Community Gateway Officer

 ·       £27,477 Per Annum

·       Full Time, Permanent

·       37.5 Hours Per Week

·       North and west Carmarthenshire.

·       Enhanced DBS requirement

·       This role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship.

This role offers a starting salary within Nacro’s pay structure with expected progression within the first year, subject to meeting clear criteria and performance standards, with further pay progression available in the future. Nacro’s pay framework provides transparent progression points and supports ongoing professional development and career growth.

At Nacro, we believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.

 That’s why our housing, education, justice, and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.

We see your future, whatever the past.

This role requires regular travel across an allocated area and therefore, a full valid UK driving license and access to your own vehicle with business insurance are essential.

To be a visible and accessible point of contact for people seeking to improve their well-being within the Carmarthenshire community. Working as part of the Connecting Carmarthenshire Preventative Service, the Community Gateway Officer will build detailed knowledge of local services, grassroots projects, community assets and informal networks, connecting people with the right information, opportunities and support at the earliest possible stage.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of local services, community groups, grassroots initiatives and statutory provision, identifying opportunities and gaps in support
•  Build strong relationships with community organisations, statutory services and local partners to promote a coordinated approach to well-being and early intervention
• Plan and deliver accessible community pop-up drop-ins and outreach activities, providing a welcoming point of contact for individuals seeking support.
• Hold strengths-based well-being conversations to understand individual needs, priorities and aspirations, promoting choice, independence and resilience
• Connect individuals with appropriate community resources, activities and support services, facilitating referrals and warm handovers where additional or statutory support is required.

YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

•  Experience of community engagement, outreach, preventative support, advice, well-being or partnership-based services.
• Knowledge of local voluntary, community and statutory support networks, or the ability to develop and maintain this knowledge quickly.
• Understanding of strengths-based practice, early intervention, social inclusion and the factors affecting independence and well-being.
• Experience of working collaboratively with different agencies, community groups and people with lived experience.
• Awareness of safeguarding, professional boundaries, confidentiality and secure record keeping.

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Nacro is fair and inclusive employer

At Nacro, we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team. We are a Ban the Box employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with criminal records. Convictions are not discussed at application stage and will only be considered later if relevant to the role, assessed fairly, proportionately and confidentially. For advice, contact our confidential Criminal Record Support Service on 0300 123 1999 or helpline@nacro.org.uk.