Community Coordinator based at MHA Communities Hampshire North

Methodist Homes (MHA); Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Homes (MHA) Communities Hampshire North is seeking a Community Coordinator to run a programme of activities for older people, primarily in Farnborough and GU14 8RW, with travel around the district. The role is part-time (16 hours per week), requires comfort with Microsoft Word and Excel, and an ability to co-ordinate with volunteers and external partners to promote social inclusion and wellbeing.

A car is required to cover the district, and experience with food-based activities and

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and run a programme of activities for older people
• Manage a social group and lunch club, promoting wellbeing and reducing isolation
• Develop new activities based on community feedback and local needs
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and maintain records

Job description

Community Coordinator based at MHA Communities Hampshire North

Salary: £25,987.00 Per annum (pro-rata for part time)

Permanent - Part time - 16 hours per week

A great opportunity to work in your local community to support older people to increase social inclusion. The main responsibilities will be in postcode GU14 8RW but cover across Basingstoke, Hart & Rushmoor areas.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team in North Hampshire. You will be required to travel around the district, especially Farnborough, so access to a car is also required. Administrative duties and record keeping will require applicants to be competent with a variety of digital packages including Microsoft Word and Excel.

A prior experience and/or willingness to deliver food-based activities and cooking will be required as many of our activities provide light refreshments such as hot drinks and biscuits at a minimum but can range up to full lunch club depending on the local need or funding.

The MHA Communities Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and running a programme of activities, the scope of which will vary depending upon local need. This current post includes the running of a social group and lunch club for older people in Farnborough.

All activities will seek to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness and promote the wellbeing of older people across a range of community settings.

This programme could include any mix from MHA's core service offering - such as befriending, lunch clubs, social outings or clubs. In addition, the post holder will be required to develop new activities based on feedback from and the needs of the community - this could include coordinating with other organisations such as local colleges to offer IT classes or arranging for a local professional to deliver a series of exercise groups.

We are always interested in hearing from applicants that may have specialist skills and/or interests that could enhance the scheme offer such as knowledge of benefits services & support, nursing & care, adult education, nutrition, fitness instruction, music etc so please do make these skills/interests clear in your application.

The Community Coordinator will work closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and so good communication is as important as having strong organisation skills.