News/Blog Archives | Page 3 of 140 | Community First Oxfordshire

Portrait of Trustee Bev with a quote "The commitment by staff and the Board to the work being done is real and goes well beyond a job or a role”

We’re so glad to have Bev on our board of Trustees. Here’s a little snippet he wrote on joining Community First Oxfordshire:

“I first came to know of Community First Oxfordshire through a visit to Upper Heyford to see the work they were doing bringing existing and new communities together. Although a small operation on a limited budget, the difference they were making was visible even to visitors and I came away feeling this was a fundamental difference between building new developments and delivering new communities. Learning more of the breadth and depth of their work across Oxfordshire deepened my appreciation so when asked some years later if I would be interested in joining the Board there was no hesitation on my part. The commitment by staff and the Board to the work being done is real and goes well beyond a job or a role; we believe passionately in the difference being made to Oxfordshire communities. Being a small part of Community First Oxfordshire has been a privilege and I will be an advocate of their work for life.”

Community First Oxfordshire is recruiting for a COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKER (STOP SMOKING)

21hrs p/w (3-days a week) – £17,808 (£29,680 FTE) per annum (1-yr fixed term)

Community First Oxfordshire is a charity striving for diversity in our small team. If we are delivering services to support all people and all communities, then we need to make sure our team is inclusive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and ages.

This is a new community outreach (stop smoking) programme, which Community First will trial over the next year.

The Community Outreach Worker will lead on our new Stop Smoking outreach work in the community to build connections and work with identified people to help them begin their journey to stop smoking. This will involve working with two of our current Community Development Workers to help map activities and events where outreach work will be most effective across the county. You will also work with, and be trained by, the Stop Smoking Service within the County Council.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a self-starter with a range of skills, a flexible approach and an ability to link in with all sorts of people from all sorts of backgrounds. The role will focus on identifying and supporting Oxfordshire residents to stop smoking by signing up to and completing the Stop For Life support services. This is a 1-year outreach programme, which we are keen to make a success of with your help.

You will need to enjoy working with all sorts of people, have great communication skills and be diplomatic, with an ability to take the initiative when opportunities arise. Experience of community development work and/or volunteering or working with community groups and individuals at a hyper local level would be beneficial. Training and support will be offered for specific types of Stop Smoking services and community development work – you don’t need to be an expert in everything, as it’s all about your motivation and kindness!

For full information on the job description and how to apply please see the JOB PACK

Deadline for CVs and cover letters is 8 December at 8pm

Category Archives: News/Blog

Spotlight on our Trustee Bev

Community First Oxfordshire is recruiting for a COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKER (STOP SMOKING) – Extended Deadline!

Community development and Placemaking Charity