NLDF (North Lanarkshire Disability Forum) is a user led charity operating within the heart of North Lanarkshire. We are passionate about supporting individuals and their carers living with long‑term condition and/or disabilities. Through our projects we offer information and advice on community supports, financial eligibility as well as form‑filling support, information on people’s rights and linking people into the right services.
We are part of the commissioned partnership to provide Administration of Engagement and Participation (Supported People) in North Lanarkshire, ensuring meaningful involvement including under‑represented groups.
About the role
We are now looking to add an Engagement & Participation Development officer to join our senior team. This role will be based within NLDF and supported by the Partnership, which includes Lanarkshire Links, who support mental health service users and carers, and Voice Experience Forum, who champion and promote the voices of older people. Through this Partnership we look to develop an effective network to ensure no care groups are left behind and those who want to engage and participate in their health, care and community can do so in a way that is meaningful to them.
We have secured additional funds to offer a community fund, this will be a fund available annually for organisations in NL; access to this will be via an application process. As Network Lead you will be expected to help develop, promote and facilitate application activity and associated support groups may need to apply.
Following a successful tender bid to Health and Care North Lanarkshire, NLDF is recruiting a senior position within the organisation. Reporting to the Development Manager as part of a management team approach, the E&P Network Development officer will:
- Develop and lead the delivery of key objectives as agreed by The Partnership in relation to supporting engagement and influence across North Lanarkshire.
- Facilitate the E&P Network.
- Arrange and facilitate consultation and involvement requests from key partners.
- Develop, promote and facilitate a community fund.
- Have a key role in the operational delivery and development of the organisation’s key objectives through the Administration of Engagement & Participation (Supported people) commissioned by Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire, working closely with the Development Manager, the Partnership, our Board of Directors, and key partners.
- Contribute to the development of NLDF.
Person Specification
Essential
- Educated to at least HNC level (E)
- Understanding of Engagement & Participation (E)
- Commitment to positive community development (E)
- Excellent communication skills (E)
- At least 2 years related experience (E)
- Can work as a team, partnership and network (E)
- Driving licence and car (E)
- Must be able to critically think and reflect on own practice (E)
Desirable
- Knowledge of Salesforce (D)
- Knowledge of North Lanarkshire localities (D)
Benefits
- 7% contributory pension
- 37 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Commitment to supporting a positive work‑life balance by providing suitable alternatives
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