Community Coordinator based at MHA Communities Wakefield

Methodist Homes (MHA); Pontefract; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Scheme Level 2

Job summary

MHA Communities Wakefield is seeking a part-time Community Coordinator to coordinate a programme of activities for older people across Wakefield and District. The role requires a driving licence and access to a car for travel around the district, with experience of using various digital platforms.

The post focuses on reducing isolation and promoting wellbeing, with activities ranging from befriending and lunch clubs to social outings.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating community activities and programmes.
• Clean driving licence and access to a car.
• Experience using a range of digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and run a programme of activities to support older people and reduce loneliness.
• Develop new activities based on community needs and feedback.
• Travel around the district and liaise with local colleges or professionals to offer IT classes or exercise sessions.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver engaging community programmes.

Skills

Community coordination

Volunteer coordination

Communication

Job description

Community Coordinator based at MHA Communities Wakefield

18 hours per week

£25,987.00 pro rata (per annum for part-time)

A great opportunity to work in your local community to support older people to increase social inclusion.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team in MHA Communities - Wakefield and District. You will be required to travel around the district, so a clean driving licence and access to a car are also required, as well as some experience of working on different digital platforms.

The MHA Communities Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and running a programme of activities, the scope of which will vary depending upon local need.

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.

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.

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer, we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.