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Community Engagement Officer

Reporting to Team Leaders and Homeless Services Manager, the postholder will ensure the delivery of a comprehensive community engagement programme for homeless families, providing high-quality services in accordance with the strategic objectives of Ark Housing.  Our Homeless Family Service has been developed in partnership with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) and is funded by the Department for Communities (DfC) through the Supporting People Programme.

Applicants must satisfy the following essential criteria:

Have a relevant qualification (QCF/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent e.g. 5 GCSEs)

and

Have 1 years’ experience in a similar role

or

Have 3 years’ experience in a similar role

Have 1 year's experience in:

Promoting and developing good relations

Developing and delivering engagement activities and programmes

Developing effective partnership working with external agencies

Identifying funding opportunities and resources

Completing funding applications

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Gail McLaughlin, Homeless Services Manager on 02890 752310 or by email to recruitment@arkhousing.co.uk.