Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator

Assistance Dogs; Hassocks; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career development

Paid DBS checks

Friendly staff team

Ongoing management support

Flexible working

Team events

Pension scheme

Care Friends referral

Medicash

Perkbox – EAP

Job summary

Assistance Dogs in Hassocks, United Kingdom, is seeking an Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator. The role focuses on connecting with residents, church groups and the wider community, with a Christian ethos guiding outreach and events.

The role involves public speaking, organising activities for residents and coordinating volunteers, with some weekend work and flexible hours as needed. Training and pension benefits are included.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Additional duties when required

Job description

Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator

Do you enjoy connecting with people?

Are you confident speaking in public?

Would you enjoy being part of the local community and showcasing our care home?

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.

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

Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours": https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w

Responsibilities

• 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;
• Additional duties when required.

*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.

Benefits

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