Empowerment Health Inequalities Community Engagement Officer

Registered Charity Number: 1155897HIRINGWE ARE Vacancyinformation packEmpowerment Health InequalitiesCommunity Engagement Officer Contact us:admin@empowermentcharity.org.uk0300 32 32 100333 Bispham Road, Blackpool, FY2 0HHJOIN OURTEAM!Applications Close: Monday 23rd March 2026Interviews: Wednesday 25th March 2026Our Values Our VisionTo journey alongside people in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast whofeel they are not seen or listened to, empowering them to bringabout positive change to their own lives, and the lives of others.Our MissionWe listen, we care and together, we actWorking with KindnessWorking for JusticeWorking towards Equality for everyoneBeing HumanWe are an innovative charity based in Blackpool who have madea long term commitment to supporting people in our localcommunities and improving lives.We are committed to empowering people in our community tohave their voices heard.  We are proud of the fact that we makeeveryone welcome, no matter who you are, or your background.Our values of Kindness, Justice, Equality, and Being Human,underpin everything we do, and it is our hope that you personallyexperience all of these values if you choose to join our wonderfulteam.Empowerment... who are we?Together we will bring about Lived Experience inspired change inBlackpool and the Fylde Coast.Our Diversity CommitmentAs users of the Disability Confident Scheme we guarantee tointerview all applicants living with a disability who meet theminimum criteria for this vacancy. If you require additional supportduring the application process, please get in touch.We encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds,including those from the Black, Asian and Ethnic MinorityCommunity, the LGBT community, our Armed Forces veterans, andpeople with lived experience of multiple disadvantage.DBSThis role requires an enhanced DBScheck. A criminal record will notautomatically prevent you from workingwith us; decisions are made based onthe nature of the role and thecircumstances of any offences.Empowerment will arrange and pay forthis check.To view our privacy policy please click here.Working for EmpowermentAbout the role£24,150 (per annum)Blackpool hybrid – primarily office basedbetween the Empowerment Base andBlackpool Central West Primary Care Networkoffices35 hours per week (to be worked flexibly)Permanent subject to continued funding29 days per year (plus bank holidays)Auto enrolment into to the workplacepension scheme (Smart Pension)Job title: Empowerment HealthInequalities Community EngagementOfficer Empowerment Charity is a Blackpool based communityorganisation, dedicated to empowering the voices of marginalisedindividuals. Our mission is to work alongside individuals in Blackpooland the Fylde Coast who feel they have no voice and are notlistened to, so they are empowered to bring about real and positivechange to their own lives, and the lives of others. The successful candidate will be responsible for proactivelyengaging with local communities, particularly those who arestruggling to understand their health and wellbeing needs,experiences and priorities, working collaboratively with partners toconnect individuals to the appropriate support. This will informongoing development and improvement of person-centred, holisticsupport across our local communities.Role Purpose:Conduct proactive face-to-face outreach within relevantcommunity settings, including door-to-door engagement, toidentify and support individuals who may benefit from support.Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) todeliver person-centred, holistic solutions that integrate bothclinical and non-clinical interventions.Support the development, training and deployment ofCommunity Champions to strengthen local engagement andpromote health and wellbeing initiatives.Provide practical support to individuals by guiding,accompanying and linking them into mainstream health andsupport services to ensure timely access and optimise ongoingcare.To work in partnership with relevant organisations, businessesand stakeholders to identify and deliver additional support thatmeets the needs of communities across the locality, ensuringalignment with existing services and offers.Main Responsibilities:·Proactively identify and engage CORE20PLUS5 cohorts within thelocality, developing a clear understanding of their specificneeds, priorities,and preferences to inform targeted, culturallyappropriate and responsive support interventions.·To champion innovative, person‑centred approaches that offersupport to individuals earlier and within a familiar environment.·To maintain a strong understanding of local communitycontexts, risks and unmet needs.·To appropriately, and with sensitivity, obtain views onexperiences of using and accessing health and social careservices, as well as the broader social and economic conditionsthat shape health outcomes, utilising creative methods such asdoor knocking, community events, community groups and pop-ups.  ·To capture the findings of people engaged with, using bothpaper based and IT systems.·Create and present reports on findings from engagementactivities.·To actively engage and create relationships with groups whereexperience is never heard.·Input user experience data into the organisation’s database.·Develop a working knowledge of the social care and healthneeds of individuals and communities in Blackpool and theFylde Coast.·Keep up to date with national, regional and local informationthat relates to health, social care and the wider determinants ofhealth.·Contribute to team meetings.·Deal with highly confidential/contentious information in adiscrete and appropriate manner.·To undertake any other reasonable task as requiredcommensurate with the grading of the post.Please note: Empowerment exists to respond to the needs of individuals, somany of the tasks and responsibilities are unpredictable and varied. It istherefore expected that all staff will work in a flexible manner whenrequired, undertaking tasks that have not been specifically covered in theirjob description. The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertakeother duties commensurate with the level of responsibility. It is theresponsibility of the post holder to comply with Health and Safety andEqual Opportunities at all times.To be flexible and responsive to individuals and the needs of theservice.To attend and participate in team meetings.To attend and participate in supervision and appraisal process.To participate in relevant training and developmentopportunities.To develop others and one’s own knowledge and practice.To take responsibility for own development.Contribute to the development and effectiveness of teamworking.Staff Development:To demonstrate kindness and respect at all times to the peoplewho engage with this service and to colleagues.To comply with all policies and procedures relating to theservice.Ensure accurate records and documentation are maintained inline with both statutory and organisational requirements.Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights.Contribute to developing and maintaining cultures andstrategies in which people are respected and valued asindividuals.Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in theworkplace in line with relevant legislation at all times.Staff will be required to work flexibly and attend meetings,training and supervision to ensure the effective operation of theservice.General:The Person SpecificationAt Empowerment we firmly believe in treating everyone withfairness, respect and equal consideration, irrespective of theirpersonal characteristics. We are committed to upholding a cultureof inclusivity and diversity, valuing the unique perspectives andtalents that each individual brings.At Empowerment we are actively seeking individuals who possess astrong foundation in the desired skills and qualifications for aspecific job role. While meeting all the criteria is certainlyadvantageous, we also recognise the value of diverse perspectivesand are open to considering candidates who demonstratepotential and a genuine passion to learn and grow in the role. Webelieve in providing opportunities for individuals to thrive, and weencourage all motivated candidates to apply, regardless ofwhether they meet every single requirement.QualificationsGCSE Maths and English grade C or above or equivalentqualification.Personal QualitiesEnthusiasm.A demonstrable belief in the rights of service users andcommitment to anti-discriminatory practice.Positive, professional attitude and non-judgemental approach.Kindness and flexibility.Honesty and integrity.Reliability (in terms of tasks given and attendance).Commitment to the organisations vision, mission and values.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of the causes and impacts of health inequalities,including how social, economic and environmental factorsinfluence health outcomes across our local community. Knowledge of the work and purpose of Empowerment Charity,Healthwatch Blackpool and the Care Quality Commission.Some knowledge of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.Knowledge and understanding of statutory, voluntary andcommunity health and care organisations and groups.Understanding of the profile and demographics of Blackpool,Fylde and Wyre.Knowledge of community engagement and involvementapproaches, with particular reference to health, social care andwellbeing.Knowledge of various acts that impact on the work ofEmpowerment, such as the Human Rights Act 1998, MentalHealth Act 2007, the Equality Act 2010 and the DisabilityDiscrimination Act 2005.Knowledge of safeguarding both vulnerable adults and children.Understanding of the issues around social exclusion and barriersto accessing services, faced by marginalised and excludedcommunities, and a commitment to challenging it.Ability to be organised, set priorities and work to tight deadlines.Ability to deliver presentations to a range of audiences.Advanced IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office, internet skills andsocial media.Ability to communicate well at all levels with good spoken andwritten English and a good level of numeracy.Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with people.Ability to be self-managing and self-administrating.Ability to collate and prepare data in order to prepare accurateand timely reports.Ability to write reports.ExperienceExperience of working with service users and volunteers.Experience of working with, and supporting, voluntary andcommunity sector groups to encourage their involvement.Experience of working with diverse people and organisations.Special RequirementsFull driving licence with use of your own vehicle: businessinsurance will be essential (if you have a disability which doesnot enable you to drive a car, Empowerment will discussreasonable alternative arrangements for travel).This post is subject to an enhanced application to the Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS).Good luck with your application. If you have any questions regarding your application, pleasereach out to; admin@empowermentcharity.org.uk. To learn more about us, visit;www.empowermentcharity.org.uk