Activity and Community Engagement Coordinator at New Bridge Horizons

New Bridge Group; North Waterhouse Farm; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bridge Horizons is recruiting an enthusiastic, creative and organized Activity and Community Engagement Coordinator to deliver a high-quality programme of learning, wellbeing, leisure and community opportunities across two Oldham sites. The role focuses on person-centred activities and inclusive community participation.

You will plan, coordinate and implement activities, build partnerships, manage budgets and ensure safeguarding and governance compliance, aiming to help adults achieve

Qualifications

• Plan, coordinate and deliver an engaging, person-centred programme of activities across Horizons sites and community settings, aligned to the Tree of Growth pathways.
• Develop inclusive, co-produced activities reflecting attendees' interests and support needs.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community, health, education, leisure, voluntary and employment organisations to expand participation and learning.
• Coordinate practical arrangements for delivery: staffing, transport, venues, equipment, budgets, consent and risk assessments.
• Ensure activities comply with safeguarding, governance, health and safety, data protection and organisational policies.
• Produce accessible information and communication materials to support participation and engagement.
• Communicate programmes, updates and opportunities with attendees, families, carers, staff and partner organisations.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on participation and outcomes using feedback and data to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage activity budgets responsibly, maximise value for money and identify opportunities to use community resources and external funding.
• Keep up to date with best practice in meaningful activity, community inclusion, learning disability services and accessible wellbeing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver an engaging, person-centred programme of activities across Horizons sites and community settings, aligned to the Tree of Growth pathways.
• Develop inclusive, co-produced activities that reflect the interests, aspirations and support needs of the people who attend Horizons.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with community, health, education, leisure, voluntary and employment organisations to expand opportunities for participation, learning and contribution.
• Coordinate the practical arrangements for programme delivery, including staffing, transport, venues, equipment, communication support, budgets, consent and risk assessments.
• Ensure all activities and external partnerships comply with safeguarding, governance, health and safety, dataprotection and organisational policies.
• Produce accessible information and communication materials to support participation and engagement.
• Communicate programmes, updates and opportunities effectively with people who attend, families, carers, staff and partner organisations.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on participation, outcomes and impact, using feedback and data to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage activity budgets responsibly, maximise value for money and identify opportunities to utilise community resources, partnerships and external funding.
• Keep up to date with best practice in meaningful activity, community inclusion, learning disability services, autism support and accessible wellbeing initiatives.

Job description

The Directorsare looking to recruit to the post of: Activity and Community Engagement Coordinator.

Salary: SO1 points 23-25 £35,570 -£ £37,563 (Full Time Equivalent per annum)Actual Salary: £21,346 to £22,542 per annum.

Starting Salary: £21,346Based on 3 days per week (22 hours), fullyear, fixed term for 12 months

Start date – assoon as possible

New Bridge Horizons is an adult day provision for people aged 19 andover with learning disabilities, autism, behavioural support needs and complexmedical or personal care needs. We currently work across two sites and supportpeople with a wide range of abilities, communication needs and aspirations. Ourvision is Creating Meaningful Futures through learning together, learning forall and learning for life.

Horizons is moving beyond a traditional day-centre model towardspurposeful adult pathways, stronger community connections and activities thatare planned around individual outcomes. The Activity and Community EngagementCoordinator will be central to making that ambition consistent and sustainableacross both sites.

The Directorsare now looking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and organised Activityand Community Engagement Coordinator to help bring this vision to life. Thisis a unique opportunity to shape and coordinate a high-quality programme oflearning, wellbeing, leisure, community and contribution opportunities acrossNew Bridge Horizons.

The postholder will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of adiverse programme of learning, wellbeing, leisure and community opportunitiesthat help people achieve their goals and aspirations. Working collaborativelywith colleagues, families, carers and community partners, you will developaccessible and engaging programmes that promote dignity, choice, independenceand inclusion.

Combining strategic planning with hands‑on involvement, you will buildpartnerships, systems and opportunities that support high-quality activitiesacross Horizons. You will ensure programmes are shaped by the voices andinterests of the people we support, are accessible to a wide range of needs,and contribute to positive outcomes through the Grow, Connect, Contribute andThrive pathways. Working autonomously, you will take ownership of priorities,make informed decisions and maintain effective communication with the Head ofSite to ensure successful delivery and continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver an engaging,person-centred programme of activities across Horizons sites and communitysettings, aligned to the Tree of Growth pathways.
• Develop inclusive, co-produced activitiesthat reflect the interests, aspirations and support needs of the people whoattend Horizons.
• Build and maintain effective partnershipswith community, health, education, leisure, voluntary and employmentorganisations to expand opportunities for participation, learning andcontribution.
• Coordinate the practical arrangements forprogramme delivery, including staffing, transport, venues, equipment,communication support, budgets, consent and risk assessments.
• Ensure all activities and externalpartnerships comply with safeguarding, governance, health and safety, dataprotection and organisational policies.
• Produce accessible information andcommunication materials to support participation and engagement.
• Communicate programmes, updates andopportunities effectively with people who attend, families, carers, staff andpartner organisations.
• Monitor, evaluate and report onparticipation, outcomes and impact, using feedback and data to drive continuousimprovement.
• Manage activity budgets responsibly,maximise value for money and identify opportunities to utilise communityresources, partnerships and external funding.
• Keep up to date with best practice inmeaningful activity, community inclusion, learning disability services, autismsupport and accessible wellbeing initiatives.

Currently New BridgeHorizons is based on two sites within Oldham. The Link Centre, Union Street Oldham and TurfLane Chadderton. All staff areexpected to work at any site if the need arises.

New BridgeHorizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all servicesusers and applicants must have a commitment to safeguarding young adults. This post is subject to asatisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service andreferences will be sought prior to interview.