About The Service
The Cohesion Officer will support the delivery of a range of cutting-edge initiatives to support delivery of the Welsh Government’s National Community Cohesion Strategy and Delivery Plan within Cardiff, working on diverse and complex issues including;
- The inclusion of refugees and asylum seekers
- Engagement with EU national communities
- Working with communities experiencing rapid change and socioeconomic exclusion
- Building resilience to extremist narratives through dialogue and social contact.
About the job
The Cohesion Officer role is an exciting opportunity to work with communities to help bring about social change and improve quality of life and wellbeing in Cardiff, creating a fairer and more equal city for all our residents.
You will work with individuals, families and whole communities, acting as a link between neighbourhoods and a range of local authority services, public sector partners and voluntary sector providers.
The post holder will work closely with colleagues across the city to support and empower Cardiff’s residents through the delivery of a range of innovative projects to support communities to build resilience and solutions to social issues.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are looking for an enthusiastic person who wants to serve their community and contribute to a fast-paced and high profile area of work.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding these roles. If you would like an informal chat to discuss the roles in more detail, please contact Nick Olsen Nicholas.Olsen2@cardiff.gov.uk
We welcome applications from a diverse pool of applicants, with a range of professional and educational backgrounds. Cardiff's diversity is its greatest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects Cardiff's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, Somali, Arabic or Polish, would be an advantage.
Additional information
When applying please state clearly on your application your knowledge and experience reflecting the attached person specification.
Please note that these roles will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure check and Police Vetting.
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