Community Voice Officer

Position: Community Voice Officer Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire Hours: 25 hours to be taken between Mon Fri, one day working from home, other days expected to be in the community or office Salary: £30,000 pro rata; 5% pension contribution, 33 days of annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays) pro rata Reportable to: Healthwatch Manager Direct reports: None Job Purpose Healthwatch Barnsley (hosted by Barnsley CVS), is going through an exciting redesign to enable community voices to have even greater impact on the current strategies and developments in Barnsley. The Community Engagement Officer role is an impactful and rewarding opportunity to join the Healthwatch Barnsley Team as we navigate upcoming changes introduced through the new NHS 10 Year Plan and the forthcoming Health Bill. This role will ensure that the voices of Barnsley residents remain central as we work towards building a health and social care system that is fit for the future. You will use your excellent interpersonal skills and creativity to gather feedback on Barnsley priorities, ensuring residents views shape local projects and developments contributing to Barnsley s vision as the Place of Possibilities . Working with Barnsley CVS and other established third-sector organisations you will identify new ways to reach under-represented or seldom-heard communities and strengthen how their voices inform local decision-making. You will collaborate with the wider Healthwatch team to support a ..... full job details .....