Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator

Pilgrim's; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrims' Friend Society in Hassocks is seeking an Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator to connect with residents, local churches and community groups, and to lead volunteer-led activities.

This full-time, on-site role involves planning events, coordinating activities for residents and families, and building lasting community relationships. The position offers a permanent contract with a fixed salary of £28,530 per year. It requires an open, proactive Christian approach.

Qualifications

• This role is ideal for a proactive, compassionate individual with strong community engagement skills.
• Experience coordinating volunteers or events is beneficial.
• Ability to communicate with local churches, groups and residents.

Responsibilities

• Engage with local churches and community groups; send newsletters and present to groups.
• Lead a team of volunteers and create monthly resident activities.
• Organise events and outings; coordinate activities for families and residents.

Skills

Public speaking

Community engagement

Volunteer coordination

Event planning

Job description

Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator

Pilgrims' Friend Society

Location: On site / Keymer Rd, Keymer, Hassocks BN6 8QH, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Other
AnnualFixed salary:£ 28530.00

Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator

Do you enjoy connecting with people?

Are you an open and straightforward person?

Are you confident speaking in public?

This role is perfect for a proactive and compassionate Christian who enjoys connecting with our older residents and is able to engage with local churches & community groups*.

We appreciate that each resident has their own individual interests, hobbies, and pastimes, and we support our residents to maintain this important part of their lives. They are actively encouraged to lead the lifestyle that they choose.

Villa Adastra is a welcoming 40-bed residential care home offering permanent, respite and end-of-life care, including specialist support for people living with dementia. See our home here.

Our vision is to empower our residents to live fulfilled lives and flourish in later years. Watch here to learn more about how we care: https://youtu.be/Po6md7pq7nI

• Engaging with local Churches by sending out regular Newsletters,
• Visiting and presenting to the community and local churches;
• Building relationships with local ministers, pastors, vicars etc.
• Organising and facilitating special events and outings;
• Leading a team of volunteers;
• Creating monthly activities for residents;
• Co-ordinating and facilitating activities for the family members that will be stimulating and creative;
• Engaging with the wider community by organising community coffee mornings, Summer Fayres, open days etc;

*Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).)

Hours:

Full-time contract: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday with the occasional weekend work.

• Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.
• Being part of our friendly and committed staff team
• Ongoing support from management
• Flexible working: various working hours
• Team events
• Care Friends referral
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards

What our staff say about us: It is a friendly and welcoming place to work.

We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.

Please note:this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.