£24,451 pro rata1 year fixed term37.5 hpw Post 1: Isolation Buddy Development OfficerPost 2: Isolation Buddy Specialist OfficerIsolation Buddies is a new project funded by Suffolk County Council that will support and train volunteers from local groups and organisation to help people having to isolate after contact tracing. The Buddies will offer support around shopping, medicine and supplies, as well as ongoing support to access community groups for those at risk of loneliness. The volunteer Buddy will help the isolating individual to develop an isolation support plan to support their independence. Community Action Suffolk are recruiting for an Isolation Buddy Development Officer and Isolation Buddy Specialist Officer who have experience of designing and delivering projects that have clear outcomes. You will have worked in different communities and understand community development. The roles will be working directly with community groups and organisations and you will require good knowledge and experience of Volunteer Management.The Specialist Officer will ensure that the project reaches and understands the needs of Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and disadvantaged communities in Suffolk. You will have a good understanding of the health and wellbeing challenges affecting these communities and individuals. Excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to your work will be required for both roles.We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post. For more information please visit: http://www.communityactionsuffolk.org.uk/vacancies/ for a copy of our application pack. Alternatively, please contact Louise Bradshaw on: louise.bradshaw@communityactionsuffolk.org.uk Interview date: 8 February 2021