Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator Valley Dr, Harrogate HG2 0JS, UK Medical & Heal[...]

Pilgrims' Friend Society; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Harrogate seeks an Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator. This proactive role focuses on connecting with elderly residents, engaging local churches, and organizing community events. The ideal candidate is a compassionate Christian dedicated to enhancing residents' lives through activities that reflect their interests. Flexibility for varying hours is essential.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance programme

Long-standing service rewards

Birthday rewards

Qualifications

• Proactive and compassionate Christian.
• Ability to engage with local churches and community groups.
• Flexibility for occasional evening or weekend events.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with local churches by sending out newsletters.
• Building relationships with local ministers and pastors.
• Organizing and facilitating special events and outings.

Skills

Public speaking

Community engagement

Relationship building

Event organization

Job description

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Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator Valley Dr, Harrogate HG2 0JS, UK Medical & Healthcare Permanent, Harrogate

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Client:

Pilgrims' Friend Society

Location:

Harrogate, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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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 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

Have a watch here of "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 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 and .

*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

— 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.