Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator

Pilgrims' Friend Society; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in York and North Yorkshire seeks an Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator to connect with older residents and local community groups. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach and be an evangelical Christian. Responsibilities include organizing events, building community relationships, and leading a team of volunteers. This role offers flexible working hours and various employee benefits, making it a rewarding place to work.

Benefits

Training & development

Career development opportunities

5.6 weeks' holiday, including bank holidays

Paid DBS checks

Friendly staff team

Ongoing support from management

Flexible working hours

Team events

Pension scheme

Care Friends referral

Medicash

Employee assistance programme

Long-standing service rewards

Birthday rewards

Qualifications

• Must be an evangelical Christian as per Occupational Requirement.
• Flexibility in working hours is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage with local Churches through newsletters.
• Present to the community and local churches.
• Build relationships with local ministers and pastors.
• Organise special events and outings.
• Lead a team of volunteers.
• Create monthly activities for residents.
• Co-ordinate family member activities.
• Organise community events and open days.

Job description

Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator

Could you do a job where you change lives?

Do you enjoy connecting with people?

Are you an open and straightforward person?

Are you confident speaking in public?

Would you enjoy being part of the local community and showcasing your home? If yes, what are you waiting for, apply now!

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.

Emmaus House is a charming care home situated in North Yorkshire that provides 22 residential care places, all with en-suite facilities. View our home here.

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.

For more information, please take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.

Qualifications

• 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

Working hours: 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening or weekend events. Flexibility is essential.

Benefits

• Training & development
• Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.
• 5.6 weeks' holiday, including bank holidays
• 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
• 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.