Digital Communications Officer
Second Step
The closing date is 29 May 2024
Job summary
As a strong values-led organisation, we are taking positive steps to increase diversity throughout our organisation, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the clients we support.
We welcome applications from everyone who meets the criteria and strongly encourage individuals who identify as being of Black, African, Caribbean or Asian descent to apply, as these groups are currently under-represented at Second Step.
Main duties of the job
Working with the Service Manager and Community Development Worker for Stepladder and reporting into the PR & Communications Manager, to shape, develop and deliver the Stepladder Communications Strategy which supports the objectives of Second Steps plan for the Stepladder project and its overarching Strategic Plan.
About us
Second Step is looking to recruit a talented, motivated and experienced Digital Communications Officer to join our friendly, fast-paced team on a fixed-term basis.
As a leading mental health charity in the South-West, Second Step has over 300 skilled staff who work with more than 7800 clients across 25 services. We pride ourselves on supporting people with mental health difficulties to find new ways to change their lives. Were well known in the region for the positive work we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Create and develop a communications plan for our innovative mens mental health project, Stepladder
Support the projects community development goals to help individuals and organisations to build connections and networks for men across the county
Tell engaging stories to raise awareness of Stepladder, the work it does including distributing grants via the Winston Innovation Fund to encourage new and inspiring groups and activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Create and develop a communications plan for our innovative mens mental health project, Stepladder
Support the projects community development goals to help individuals and organisations to build connections and networks for men across the county
Tell engaging stories to raise awareness of Stepladder, the work it does including distributing grants via the Winston Innovation Fund to encourage new and inspiring groups and activities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years significant experience working with people with moderate to severe mental health needs.
- Proven experience of working within a housing environment.
- Experience of working with people who have experienced multiple disadvantages (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency long term conditions)
- Experience of working with people with long-term mental health and complex needs including complex trauma, Learning Difficulties, neurodiverse needs and SEND.
- Experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process.
- You will be practiced at working alongside people using a holistic approach tailored to each individuals needs
- Experience of time management and competing priorities when supporting people with complex needs.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years significant experience working with people with moderate to severe mental health needs.
- Proven experience of working within a housing environment.
- Experience of working with people who have experienced multiple disadvantages (e.g. mental health, homelessness, alcohol/drug dependency long term conditions)
- Experience of working with people with long-term mental health and complex needs including complex trauma, Learning Difficulties, neurodiverse needs and SEND.
- Experience of carrying out needs and/or risk assessments and the support planning process.
- You will be practiced at working alongside people using a holistic approach tailored to each individuals needs
- Experience of time management and competing priorities when supporting people with complex needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
