Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity?
At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values; believe it’s possible; strengthen others and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.
OCAN Development Officer
Oldham Community advice Network (OCAN) is the Oldham borough wide partnership of public and voluntary organisation providing social welfare information, advice, and support. (‘Social welfare’ encompasses welfare benefits, money and debt, housing and homelessness, health, education, immigration and community support organisations.)
With funding secured from the Oldham Poverty Action Network, Action Together are recruiting a part time role in Oldham as part of a test and learn phase of the Network. You will be employed by Action Together, working closely with the Social Change Network Coordinator.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, this is a great opportunity to join a team and shape a programme addressing the underlying causes of poverty and, working with communities to prevent it.
We are looking for..
An advocate of the OCAN project, who is passionate about Oldham’s communities and committed to social justice and collaboration. We are looking for both a practical ‘doer’ and a creative people-person, who can help us push through uncertainty to deliver results.
We’re looking for people who are passionate and motivated to make a difference in communities and the lives of those affected by hardship and or crisis.
If you share these values, and the three Action Together values ‘Be True’, ‘Believe Its Possible’ and ‘Strengthen Others’, then it’s likely the rest can be learnt.
You may be able to demonstrate this through lived experience of hardship, or volunteering roles. You may have worked in this field before, or you might have knowledge of doing this kind of thing through your personal life e.g. caring for family, supporting friends and neighbours.
We’ve put together this video to give you bit more information about this role.
Salary: NJC Grade 4 Scale Point 9 £12.39 per hour (£3,221 per annum)
Hours: 5 hours per week
Length of contract: 6 months
Location: Oldham /Hybrid working- permanent office space available at Positive Steps, with opportunity to work from home.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 19th October 2023. Interviews will be held 1st 2nd and 3rd of November 2023.
How to apply
Further details on the full role and our recruitment process are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit your application form via the link below by 19th October 2023.
We will be hosting a recruitment fair on Monday 9 October between 10am – 1pm at Hack Oldham (38-44 Yorkshire Street, Oldham OL1 1SE) which will be an opportunity to chat through any questions you may have before the application deadline.
As well as a chance to come along and meet the team, there will be lots of other support available on the day, including:
- Information and advice on benefits
- Support with completing your application form.
- Access to digital support, including computers and internet access.
Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.
At Action Together we value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.
Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.