Cardiff Council is a local government organisation, responsible for delivering over 700 different services to our citizens, visitors, and businesses across Cardiff. It is important to us that our workforce reflects the values of our organisation, to better serve our communities.
The Day Opportunities team supports older people and adults living with physical impairments to connect with their local community where they may have become socially isolated.
About the job
The team will use motivational interviewing skills to work with older people and adults with physical impairments who have become socially isolated, helping to find long term sustainable solutions to the barriers preventing them from accessing the community, introducing them to new groups, helping with transport issues and giving advice on negotiating their locality when living with physical impairments.
For those clients unable to leave the home the team can support with digital connectivity, helping to achieve digital inclusion by demonstrating how to use equipment and gain basic skills to connect to online groups. You will have your own caseload, have responsibility to assess, support, research venues, and enable people to achieve agreed outcomes in engaging with their community.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are seeking an innovative, resourceful person who can use their initiative and has good interpersonal skills to join our team. You will need to demonstrate an ability to respond sensitively to individual’s physical and personal care needs as well as having a positive can do attitude with strong communication skills.
You will need a full valid driving licence, and have daily use of a car for business use.
Additional information
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
The interview process for this role will be held in person or alternatively on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. The hiring manager will advise of the interview format as part of the recruitment process.
Job Category Communities
Department People & Communities
Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent
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Community Engagement Officer in Cardiff employer: Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council
Cardiff Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and community engagement. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development within the public sector, alongside a commitment to work-life balance and meaningful contributions to local development projects. Working in Cardiff not only provides a vibrant city atmosphere but also allows you to make a tangible impact on the community.
Contact Details:
Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council Recruitment Team
