Communities Officer (Crisis and Resilience Fund)
Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our residents. We are rooted in community, working together to empower individuals and support families across Nottinghamshire. Join us in our mission to create a thriving environment for everyone.
Be there for your community when they need you most – and we’ll be there for you! As a Communities Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of the Crisis and Resilience Fund. Your focus will be on building financial resilience for individuals and communities, ensuring that everyone has access to the right support when they need it.
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of the Crisis and Resilience Fund.
- Map services and explore collaboration opportunities to enhance community welfare.
- Connect individuals to the right services and support through a joined‑up welfare network.
- Report on evaluations, including data, outcomes, and feedback to improve services.
- Collaborate with partners across the county, including NCC, NHS, and local districts, to reduce crisis support requests over time.
Qualifications
- Experience in managing multiple demands and delivering on a broad work programme.
- Strong skills in data management, report writing, and using IT systems effectively.
Desired Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and foster collaboration.
- Strong organisational abilities to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Problem‑solving mindset to navigate challenges and deliver positive outcomes.
- A commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, and equality in all interactions.
Benefits
- A place to belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
- Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support your work‑life balance.
- Growth opportunities: Continuous professional development and training to help you thrive.
- Generous leave: Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with ample annual leave and bank holidays.
- Supportive environment: Work within a culture that prioritises wellbeing and teamwork.
The role is based at County Hall on Monday and Wednesday to support wider collaborative working across the Communities Service.
A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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