Development Officer

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about preventing and improving lives for those living with diabetes?

The Community Champions programme, led by the Engaging Communities team at Diabetes UK, is structured taking into account health behaviour, culture, religion and informal networks. The intervention is designed to promote prevention of Type 2 diabetes and understanding of risk, whilst supporting those diagnosed with community-based education to better self-manage and secure good health outcomes for those at risk and those living with diabetes.

This is a fixed term contract until 31 December 2018.  Interviews will be held on the 4 May in Bolton

Role Responsibility

The Development Officer will:

• Map key community locations at which Community Champions can undertake engagement activities on Diabetes that create greater awareness within the BAME and C2DE communities.               
• Recruit fifty high calibre diverse community champions (volunteers) to undertake diabetes Community Champions training, prior to engaging with communities and organise the training sessions for them.
• Provide support to Community Champions Using established monitoring forms ensure that the Champions are recording outreach and engagement activity.
• Produce performance reports and administrative support to the Advisory Group.

The Ideal Candidate

The best person for this job will be able to:

• Communicate confidently (verbal and written communication) with internal colleagues and external partners and clients
• Work under their own initiative, delivering to tight deadlines
• Work collaboratively across the team to create bespoke solutions to issues affecting the delivery of the Community Champions programme in Bolton
• Promote/present the work of the team at conferences and promotional events

The best person for this job will have experience in:

• At least two years’ experience as a Development officer or in a projects operational role.
• Experience of recruiting BAME –bi-lingual and other volunteers, maintaining activity and managing expectations
• Working in the health field/charity/ community development field
• Writing clear performance reports
• Using all Microsoft Office programmes to a proficient standard

The best person for this job will be:

• Driven, committed and passionate about improving the lives of those affected by diabetes in Bolton.
• Knowledgeable about local NHS systems and structures
• Knowledge of Community Educators role in a health setting
• Able to demonstrate how effective engagement can lead to behaviour change that improves health outcomes
• Committed to their own professional development and learning
• Willing to work flexibly, with some time outside of office hours and with occasional travel throughout the UK

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working 
• Discounts on gym membership and days out 
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual Season ticket loan 
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and permanent health insurance 

About the Company

Diabetes is the most potentially devastating – and fastest growing – health crisis of our time, requiring ongoing high-quality care and support. There are currently 4.5 million people in the UK living with diabetes, and 11.9 million more at increased risk of getting Type 2 diabetes. Those diagnosed face the risk of life-changing, and life-limiting, complications, unless they are given the very best care and the support they need to manage their condition well. As a society we need to work together now – and take action now – to fund critical research, improve healthcare and treatment, and prevent yet more people developing this potentially life-threatening condition. 

Diabetes UK is a forward thinking and commercially focused organisation, and is the leading charity for the 4.5 million people with the condition in the UK.

As we continue to improve our processes, through continual development and change, this is an exciting time to join us. With established funding streams and following on from the success of our previous five-year plan, we are in a strong position to continue developing and responding to changing environments.

We rely heavily upon the expertise and motivation of our staff in order to work towards our many aims and meet objectives. We aim to be an equal opportunity employer; the organisation recognises and respects the value and diversity of all. We gladly make the adjustments required for people with disabilities to join us. Our diverse functions mean that we can offer you a wide range of rewarding career opportunities.

Under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, as amended in particular by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 this post is subject to pre-employment criminal records checks through the Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS), Disclosure Scotland, Access NI.  

Diabetes UK recognises and respects the value and diversity of all. 

We have a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm – if you’d like to be part of that, why not join us? 

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