At a Glance
- Tasks: Promote Healthwatch to local residents and support community involvement.
- Company: The Advocacy Project champions health and social care rights since 2013.
- Benefits: Engage with diverse communities and contribute to meaningful advocacy projects.
- Other info: Role primarily based in Westminster, engaging with local stakeholders.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team focused on amplifying seldom heard voices.
- Qualifications: Skilled communicator with experience in community engagement and networking.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About The Advocacy Project
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care. We’re here to make sure people across all ages and care groups can understand their rights, make effective choices about their lives and voice their concerns.
- Advocacy services that make sure people can express their wishes when decisions are being made about their care or wellbeing.
- User involvement projects that help organisations improve what they offer by listening to people who use their services.
- Local Healthwatch organisations, which act as health and social care champions for the areas they serve and give people a direct channel to share their feedback.
About Healthwatch
Healthwatch was set up in 2013 to champion the rights of health and social care users, and hold the health and social care system to account for how well it engages with the public. The Advocacy Project delivers Healthwatch Brent, Healthwatch Westminster and Healthwatch Kensington & Chelsea. We’re building on the important work that’s been done to date, while bringing new insights from the voices of seldom heard and hard to hear groups.
About this role
In this role, you’ll promote Healthwatch to local residents and stakeholders, and support people to get involved in our work. You’ll be a skilled communicator, comfortable networking and engaging with a diverse range of local residents. This role is primarily based in Westminster and we’re looking for someone who can understand and relate to the diverse local population.
Comms & Engagement Officer (RBKC) employer: The Advocacy Project
The Advocacy Project operates Healthwatch services in Brent, Westminster, and Kensington & Chelsea. Employees enjoy the opportunity to impact local health and social care by advocating for community voices. The team is dedicated to improving services through user feedback and involvement.
