Engagement Co-ordinator

TN United Kingdom; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Engagement Co-ordinator, where your passion and energy will help transform lives. In this role, you'll work closely with clients and the community, delivering engaging activities that promote skill development and independence. From sports and cooking to employability sessions and guest speakers, every day will bring new opportunities to make a difference. Enjoy a supportive work environment with generous benefits, including annual leave, bonuses, and career development support. If you're a confident communicator with a positive attitude, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Birthday off

High Street discount scheme

Pension with life assurance

Discounted private medical insurance

Loans for emergencies

Occupational Sick Pay

Comprehensive induction and training

Long service awards

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients facing homelessness or in social care.
• Ability to build professional relationships and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly participation activities and sessions for clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners for events.

Skills

Communication Skills

Resilience

Team Collaboration

Event Planning

Client Engagement

Education

Experience in Social Care

Understanding of Community Services

Job description

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A meaningful opportunity for an Engagement Co-ordinator who can work closely with our teams, the local community, and voluntary sectors to develop and deliver activities to clients living in the service.

The Engagement Co-ordinator will work with our teams and clients to:

1. Deliver a weekly programme of participation activities/sessions, collaborating with:

• Colleagues
• In-house with Salvation Army Homes and other Foyers

Ensure sessions are educational, practical, and promote skill and knowledge development, including but not limited to:

• Sports/fitness
• Cooking
• Consultation
• Arts and crafts
• Money management
• Development of independent living skills
• Practical employability sessions (e.g., CV writing, interview techniques)
• External trips and events
• Job fairs
• Opportunities to engage with education
• Guest speakers
• Activity providers
• Specialist practitioners (e.g., life coach, yoga teacher, personal trainer)
• Photography
• Filmography
• Music
• Residentials away from the service

About You

You will work in a manner aligned with Salvation Army Homes' values and behaviors, demonstrating energy, passion, and a positive, can-do attitude. You should be a confident and capable communicator, able to build trusting, professional relationships, and possess resilience.

You will have experience working with clients who have experienced homelessness or in similar social care settings, with a good understanding of the wider community and voluntary sectors. Hours will be within a flexible rota system, including some evenings and weekends.

Benefits of Working as an Engagement Co-ordinator

In return for helping to transform lives, we offer benefits such as:

• 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days
• £100 starting bonus, plus £250 at 6 months and 12 months of service
• An extra day off on your birthday
• High Street discount scheme
• Pension with life assurance
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Loans for emergencies
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Long service awards from 2.5 years
• Support for career development