CHEFF, (Cooking,Healthy Eating,Fitness& Fun), Outreach Worker.

Centre West, (Newcastle).; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Community Outreach Worker to implement a program aimed at promoting healthy eating and physical activity among families. The role includes planning cooking sessions and generating funding to sustain the program. Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential for success in this position. Competitive salary of £23,555 for full-time hours.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement at 45p per mile

Qualifications

• Experience in community outreach or similar role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nutritional and cooking sessions.
• Collaborate with third-sector organizations.
• Report to CHEFF Manager on program impacts.
• Promote healthy lifestyles through activities.

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun) Community Outreach Worker

Salary: £23,555

Hours: Full Time

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: CHEFF Manager

Purpose of Job

To work with the CHEFF Manager to deliver a community programme based on increasing access and participation using three main strands; (i) physical activity (ii) nutrition and (iii) community, for adults and young people which will contribute to the overall Centre West mission of maximising the potential of people regardless of ability or background.

Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Delivery

• To deliver and plan high quality food nutrition and cooking sessions to young people and families in community settings.
• Work with third sector organisations and stakeholders to enhance the development of the community programme.
• Providing regular reports to the CHEFF Manager on the success and impacts of the community programme.

To Promote

Physical Activity

• The programme will provide safe, high quality, minimal cost, inclusive, accessible activities for all the family
• To use physical activities to enhance knowledge of food education

Nutrition

• The programme will encourage the families to lead a healthier lifestyle through providing nutritional advice.
• The programme will include an element of providing healthy meals or snacks to all the family to help tackle holiday hunger and food poverty.

Community

• To promote and develop volunteer opportunities for the participants of the programme.
• To ensure that the Company’s employment policies, procedures and practices are followed at all times and in compliance with all employment and health and safety legislation

Fundraising/Income Generation

• The role will be funded solely by the income raised by the postholder. Therefore, you will be required to source and submit successful funding/grant applications with assistance from the CHEFF Manager, in order to sustain this post.

General

• To comply with the Health & Safety legislation, policies and procedures and have a duty of care to yourself and your colleagues.
• To observe the company’s policies and procedures.
• To observe the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts.
• This post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• The post holder must be able to drive
• Mileage will be paid at 45p per mile for driving to and from venues during work hours

General Statement

The above duties and responsibilities do not include or define all tasks, which may be required to be undertaken by the post holder. The duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.