Deafway Community Engagement Officer

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of Deaf people?

Deafway is looking for a driven and compassionate Community Engagement Officer to help us build stronger, more inclusive connections with the Deaf community across Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre, and Lancaster. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of meaningful change, joining us during an exciting period of growth and innovation. If you’re ready to champion equality, and help shape a more accessible future—this role is for you.

Accountable to: CEO

Salary Grade: £27,000 – £29,000

Hours per week: Monday – Friday 36.25 hours per week.

This role may also include some evening/weekend work.

Holidays: 5.6 weeks including Bank/Public Holidays.

Length of post: Permanent (subject to initial 6-month probationary period)

Essential Requirements:

• Deaf person or hearing person with minimum BSL Level 3 certification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends.

Please come and join us! We will provide training to the successful candidate who can demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and a positive attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• To develop strong links with the local Deaf community, arrange information sharing events and create opportunities for them to get together and receive support.

• To consult with the Deaf community on a range of issues and carry out surveys etc.

• To promote Deaf Awareness and BSL courses provided by Deafway to the public and a range of external organisations.

• To represent Deafway at a variety of meetings arranged by the public sector to discuss equality and access issues and represent the needs of the Deaf community.

• To organise fund raising events and conferences linking with the Deaf community

• Identify opportunities for Deafway to support campaigns organised by other organisations, to improve the quality of life or service provision for the Deaf community.

• To identify opportunities to work in collaboration with other local organisations which will benefit the Deaf community and increase deaf awareness.

• To undertake personal training and development as required under relevant legislation, regulatory bodies, and/or by the Chief Executive.

• To observe all necessary legislation involved in this position, including the Deafway Health & Safety Policy and Fire Procedures and updated practices and procedures as they become necessary.
• To undertake any other tasks, as requested by the CEO to the benefit of Deafway.

How to Apply

To apply or request more information, please contact us at [email protected] or call/text 07809415114. We also welcome informal chats in BSL with our Communications Manager.

We look forward to hearing from you.