Activities Coordinator / Community Engagement Worker

AWD online; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Health Plan

25 days’ annual leave plus bankH

Job summary

AWD online is seeking an energetic Activities Coordinator / Community Engagement Worker in Birkenhead to help residents participate in meaningful activities and build confidence through community links.

You will plan, promote and deliver sessions, events, workshops and learning, working with residents, colleagues and partner agencies to encourage participation and co-design services while supporting safeguarding and centre operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with people who have experienced homelessness or other vulnerable groups.
• Proactive, energetic approach with evidence of leading activities, projects or events.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with residents, volunteers and partners.
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, professional boundaries, equality and health and safety.
• Organised planning, record-keeping, reporting and prioritising tasks.
• Ability to work positively as part of a team and involve residents in shaping activities and services.

Responsibilities

• Plan, promote, and deliver activities, events, sessions, workshops and learning opportunities for residents.
• Encourage resident participation and co-design of activities and services.
• Build positive relationships with partner agencies, accommodation providers and support services, coordinate joint activities and deliver community information sessions.
• Help ensure the safety and security of residents, volunteers, staff, partner agencies and the building while following safeguarding, health and safety, risk assessment, equality, diversity and customer care procedures.
• Manage room bookings, supplies, and premises standards including cleaning and equipment.
• Maintain records and monitoring systems, evaluate activities, collate information and contribute to reports, planning and service development.
• Complete service administration, prioritise workload, attend meetings and training, share information and support colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries, respond to complaints in line with procedures and promote respectful, anti-discriminatory practice.

Skills

Proactive approach

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Record keeping

Organisation

Job description

Activities Coordinator / Community Engagement Worker

Bring energy, empathy and initiative to a resident-focused role supporting people who have experienced homelessness or vulnerability. You’ll help create engaging activities and opportunities that build confidence, skills, connection and participation.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Activities Worker, Activity Coordinator, Resident Engagement Worker, Community Engagement Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, Project Worker, Events Coordinator, Community Support Worker

SALARY: £15,780 per annum Actual Salary (£26,300 FTE based on 35 hours) + Benefits

LOCATION: Birkenhead, Wirral, North West England

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 21 hours per week. Working pattern Monday to Friday to be agreed. Flexible pattern/hours available for discussion, for example 21 hours over 3 days or 21 hours over 5 days

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an opportunity to use your energy and people skills to help residents participate and build confidence through meaningful activities and community links. The Activities Coordinator / Community Engagement Worker will plan, promote and deliver sessions, events, workshops and learning.

Working with residents, colleagues and partner agencies, the Activities Coordinator / Community Engagement Worker will encourage participation, coordinate joint activity and help shape services around resident needs.

The Activities Coordinator / Community Engagement Worker will also support safe centre operations, safeguarding, monitoring, administration and a welcoming, respectful environment.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Activities Coordinator / Community Engagement Worker include:

• Activity Planning and Delivery: Develop, promote, organise and support activities, events, sessions, workshops, hobbies, trips and learning opportunities for residents

• Resident Participation and Inclusion: Involve residents in the design and delivery of activities and services, creating choice and participation wherever possible

• Partner and Community Liaison: Build positive relationships with partner agencies, accommodation providers and support services, coordinate joint activities and deliver community information sessions

• Safety, Safeguarding and Compliance: Help ensure the safety and security of residents, volunteers, staff, partner agencies and the building while following safeguarding, health and safety, risk assessment, equality, diversity and customer care procedures

• Centre and Resource Support: Manage room bookings, arrange supplies where appropriate, maintain equipment and support required cleaning, hygiene and premises standards

• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting: Maintain records and monitoring systems, evaluate activities, collate information and contribute to reports, planning and service development

• Administration and Teamwork: Complete service administration, prioritise workload, attend meetings, supervision and training, share information appropriately and support colleagues

• Professional Standards and Service Values: Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries, respond to complaints in line with procedures and promote respectful, anti-discriminatory practice

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Previous experience of working with people who have experienced homelessness or with other vulnerable people

• A proactive, energetic approach with evidence of taking ownership, organising or running activities, projects, events or other practical initiatives

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills for working with residents, colleagues, volunteers and partner agencies

• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, professional boundaries, equality, diversity, health and safety

• An organised approach to planning work, keeping records, reporting and prioritising tasks

• Ability to work positively as part of a team and involve residents in shaping activities and services

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience organising or delivering activities, events, workshops, trips or similar opportunities

BENEFITS

• Contributory pension
• Health Plan
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

JOB REF: AWDO-P15391