Community Activities Coordinator (Part-Time)

AWD online; Wirral; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holid

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Activities Coordinator / Community Engagement Worker to help residents participate in meaningful activities and build confidence through sessions, events and learning opportunities.

The role involves coordinating activities with residents, partners and staff, ensuring safety, safeguarding and high-quality services while contributing to centre operations and administration. Part-time, permanent post with 21 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Experience with homelessness

Energy and initiative

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Organised planning

Team player

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Activities Coordinator / Community Engagement Worker to help residents participate in meaningful activities and build confidence through sessions, events and learning opportunities.

The role involves coordinating activities with residents, partners and staff, ensuring safety, safeguarding and high-quality services while contributing to centre operations and administration. Part-time, permanent post with 21 hours per week.