Community Champion North Surrey - Surrey

Contract Type: permanentSalary: £16000 - £16000Partner Org: Sight for SurreyCommunity Champion North Surrey (Surrey Heath, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Elmbridge and Woking) 24 hours a week £16,000 (FTE £24,000) (Mileage to be paid at 45p per mile) Are you looking for an exciting new role working within your local community to promote and support people’s wellbeing. As part of a small team, Community Champions develop good social networks making connections with individuals and professionals to promote the support we offer at Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey.Within the role you will support the work of the organisation at a borough/district level, visiting community centres, working with local organisations, arranging and facilitating monthly social events and providing talks to local community groups. This is a varied and exciting role for a self-motivated individual looking to make a difference in your community.This role would suit an empathetic, compassionate, self-motivated individual with good time management, interpersonal and organisational skills. IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft office is essential. The post holder will need to be able to travel within allocated boroughs in Surrey, and on occasion to our main office hub in Fetcham.Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey is an inclusive organisation dedicated to enabling and empowering people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted and deafblind. We champion independence, where people thrive in their communities and achieve their aspirations. We are a countywide charity based in Fetcham, near Leatherhead.JOB PURPOSE To publicise and promote Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey across the county of Surrey, working with various partner organisations, building relations and seeking opportunities to promote our services within local communities, as well as facilitating monthly drop-in social groups.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. To visit and work with community centres to promote and highlight the services offered by Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey2. To attend local networking/disability events organised by partner organisations3. To forge relationships with organisations/individuals both within the public and private sector4. Organise and support Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey events to promote social inclusion within local communities.5. Develop and facilitate a monthly recreational/social program of talks and activities for individuals we support.6. To deliver talks to local community organisations promoting Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey and the services available7. To support the work undertaken by other specialisms within the Fundraising & Engagement team8. To ensure records and statistics are compiled quarterly for appropriate reporting mechanisms.9. Due to the nature of this role this may include, on occasion, evening and weekend working. Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications Organised and able to manage a number of ongoing tasks Confident giving talks and providing information about the organisation Flexible approach to support the needs of the department Ability to make decisions and use initiative Good time management skills to ensure effective use of time and productivity Ability to follow processes and procedures Confident using various IT systems including Microsoft 365. WORK CONTEXT Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey constantly needs to reassess its priorities in line with a changing funding environment and the needs identified by its members and service users. In order for Sight for Surrey to successfully manage these pressures there is a need for all staff to be flexible and work wherever their core skills are needed most. No one will be asked to carry out work for which they are not properly trained.COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Strategic Management/Operational Service Planning/Forward Planning Understanding the overall aims and objectives of the team and how these contribute to Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey’s Strategy. Planning their work to meet agreed targets, standards and service user needs. Working within agreed procedures to achieve team and personal objectives.Inspiration Valuing and supporting others and motivating them towards the pursuit of a common goal.Making things happen Achieving agreed goals and targets. Managing their own time and available resources effectively. Collaborating with others to make things happen. Managing crises effectively.Communication Communicating verbal and written information to the right people in a positive, accessible, timely and clear manner. Listening actively, demonstrating their understanding of communications they receive and responding to them appropriately. Listening to the other person’s point of view.Developing Others/Team Development Sharing their skills and knowledge with others.Managing Change/Embracing Change Seeking ways to continuously improve their performance. Suggesting where improvements in service could be made. Is open to new ways of doing things. Adapting positively to changes and feeding back the impact of changes to their manager, where appropriate.Personal Impact Presenting themselves effectively. Striving to develop the competencies they require to do their job. Acting with integrity and in line with the principles of equal opportunities. Respecting the opinion and expertise of others.Customer Focus Building good professional relationships with service users. Endeavoring to understand what the service user wants and being responsive to their needs. Responds positively to service user feedback.Use of Technology Using relevant technology proactively and effectively to do their job and, wherever possible, to deliver services. This includes IT skills (Word, Excel, email)Physical Requirements Ability to travel extensively throughout SurreyAble to use technology providedWorking Environment Based from home - travelling to different boroughs across Surrey with some meetings in our main office hub. Some evening and weekend work may be required for which prior notice will be given.We can offer you: A generous annual leave allowance (full time annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum, plus bank holidays). Investment in your development, with training opportunities available. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Pension contributions matched up to 6% using the Pensions Trust. Annual flu vaccinations and an eye test every two years with a contribution towards work related glasses. A growing range of other staff benefits. A fun and friendly team! The post holder will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check which we will arrange. Applications will be reviewed on receipt. Flexible working hours will be discussed at interview.Closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday, 26th September. Applications will be reviewed on receipt with interviews commencing Monday, 30th September.For an application pack for the above post, please contact Sophia by email: ,Tel. 01372 377701. Alternatively you may download the forms and job description from Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey website: Please send your completed application form and equal opportunities form to Sophia Eyre, email address as above or by post to Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey, Rentwood, School Lane, Fetcham, Surrey KT22 9JX.Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey is an equal opportunities employer and accredited as Disability Confident.Website: Registered Charity No: 1121949, Company No: 06309405