Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator

Pilgrims' Friend Society; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care organization in North Yorkshire is seeking an Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator to connect with older residents and the broader community. The role involves engaging with local churches, organizing events, and leading volunteers. Candidates must be proactive and compassionate Christians. The working hours are Monday to Friday, with flexibility for occasional events.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance programme

Long-standing service rewards

Birthday rewards

Qualifications

• Proactive and compassionate Christian.
• Experience in engaging with older residents.
• Comfortable working with local churches.

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 family members.
• Engaging with the wider community by organising community events.

Skills

Public speaking

Community engagement

Relationship building

Event organization

Job description

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Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator, North Yorkshire

Client: Pilgrims' Friend Society

Location: North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 967b55749da2

Job Views: 6

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator

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 engaging with local churches & community groups.

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

Watch here: "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours"

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 family members that are 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:

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

• 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

We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and 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 are received, so please apply as soon as possible if interested.