Community Engagement Officer

About The Role

35 HOURS PER WEEK

Hybrid Working Pattern (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)

The successful candidate will be expected to travel periodically as part of the role to support collaboration and engagement across the organisation. Travel is required on an occasional basis rather than as a regular weekly commitment.

The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me

Enable is a dynamic and vibrant organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated Community Engagement Officer to join us in ensuring they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

As part of our Communities Team, you will play a key role in delivering an exciting new Menopause Support Project that aims to improve the health, wellbeing and self-management skills of women with learning disabilities and additional support needs.

In this rewarding role, you will support women to better understand and manage the menopause through accessible workshops, one-to-one support and community engagement activities. You will help participants build confidence, increase their self-management skills and make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.

Working across local communities, you will deliver a programme of menopause education and support, helping women recognise symptoms, develop practical coping strategies and access appropriate health and social care services. Through person-centred support, you will empower participants to better understand their health needs, communicate confidently with healthcare professionals and strengthen their support networks.

You will work closely with women, families, carers, healthcare professionals and partner organisations to create a supportive and inclusive environment where women feel informed, empowered and listened to. Through this work, you will help reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and ensure women experiencing menopause have the knowledge, confidence and support needed to navigate this important stage of life.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference while helping to create healthier, more inclusive communities where women with learning disabilities can thrive.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is friendly, engaging and person-centred in their approach
• Is passionate about improving health, wellbeing and equality for people with learning disabilities
• Has experience delivering workshops, group activities or community-based programmes
• Is confident providing one-to-one support and facilitating groups
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with a wide range of people
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understands the importance of accessibility and inclusion
• Is comfortable working with individuals, families, carers, health professionals and community partners
• Is confident working with a variety of stakeholders
• Can manage a varied workload and work independently when required
• Has experience recording outcomes, monitoring progress and evaluating impact
• Shares Enable's values and commitment to inclusion, rights and empowerment

Please see the attached job pack for more information.

About Us

At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities.

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

• Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loans*
• Blue Light Card
• Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications – required for SSSC registration

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed. 

Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest. 

Note : The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.

*Terms and Conditions Apply