Referrals Networker needed to work in our Team helping adults learn to read

Read Easy Norfolk provides a volunteer led reading coaching programme for adults. The support we provide is free, confidential and one-to-one.

Referrals Networker works with local agencies, such as Job Centres, social services and many others who may be able to refer potential Readers to the group. The longevity of our group is down to securing a steady stream of Reader referrals, so you will play an instrumental part in making it survives.

The role:

• Liaise with the Read Easy (RE) group to establish knowledge of current referral agencies and to continue building on that
• Managing the relationship between the RE group and the agencies
• Seeking out new referral agencies
• Create a record of organisations/agencies and maintain up-to-date information
• Regular contact with agencies offering them information about what we offer and how they can inform their personnel to make referrals
• Updating the RE Team identifying any new potential referrals
• Attending a Management Team meeting every 1-2 months (-typically evening time)

Skills you need:

• Confidence to promote the work of Read Easy
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with local agencies
• Good communication and people skills, maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Reasonably confident with IT
• To be independent and use own initiative
• A willingness to abide by Read Easy's policies and procedures
• An open attitude to encourage 2-way communication and to ask for and offer support to the Team
• A non-judgmental attitude and respect for others, including a commitment to equality and diversity
• Energy and enthusiasm with an average of 2 hrs per week to commit to role

What we provide:

• Management Team Handbook
• Training/induction
• The support of the Management Team
• Regular Invitation to Attend Management Meetings
• Pay for reasonable expenses

What's in it for you?

• Use your local knowledge to liaise with a variety of organisations.
• Meet and work collaboratively with new people
• Be active and engaged, adding value to your local community