Community Coordinator (Fixed Term)
| Posting date: | 02 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Pension, Holidays 28 days holiday |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 1TP |
| Company: | MHA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ021499_1712065474 |
Summary
Community Coordinator (Fixed Term) based at Cheshire West
Fixed Term - Part Time - 30 hours per week
This is a fixed term contract of up to 12 months.
Hybrid Working.
The person engaged will be responsible for the on the ground development of a brand new pilot project providing support in the community for people living with dementia and their carers in their home environment. This project will be based in the Neston area. There will be a programme of specific social activities which you will organise. You will recruit a small team of volunteers who will be trained in supporting people living with dementia. You will have the ability to network locally with other organisations. You will be supported in your role by other colleagues and the communities manager. Training will be provided. Access to a vehicle is a necessary as travel around the area is required. Mileage allowance and expenses are paid. A basic knowledge of IT, spreadsheets, WORD, Excel etc is a must. You will be working with new technology to provide support in the home. You will be provided with IT equipment and a mobile telephone. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out on the successful applicant.
This position requires you to work closely with the community, building networks and engaging with other organisations, you will therefore require strong communication and organisation skills. It is desirable to have a clean driving licence and access to a car. Confidence working on different digital platforms will set you aside from other applicants due to our ever-developing online services used to increase our reach and variation.
The post holder will also be responsible for coordinating a team of volunteers locally, who support at sessions and in the wider community to help us achieve our mission.
The MHA Communities Coordinator is responsible for developing and delivering a programme of activities, the scope of which will vary depending upon resident and member needs, desires, and abilities locally. All activities will seek to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness and promote the wellbeing of older people across a range of community settings.
This programme could include a mix of offerings such as befriending, lunch clubs or outings. In addition, the post holder will be required to develop new activities which may include coordinating with other organisations such as local colleges to offer IT classes or arranging for a local professional to deliver a series of exercise groups.
For more information about the role please review the Job Description attached.
Please note that interviews may take place prior to the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application.
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