Enrichment Facilitator -16 Hours

Everton FC; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Everton in the Community seeks an Enrichment Facilitator to support older adults through social engagement, reducing isolation and improving wellbeing. The role connects participants with EitC programmes and community services to promote health and social connectedness.

This 12-month fixed-term contract, 16 hours per week, is based across our Everton in the Community campus. DBS/checks and safeguarding awareness are required.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging hard-to-reach or vulnerable groups in adults or older people.
• Experience delivering social inclusion, physical activity or wellbeing sessions.
• Knowledge of local support services for ageing well.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Stand Together and Pass on the Memories programmes and manage day-to-day matters.
• Engage older adults to sustain participation in EitC programmes.
• Support participants to reduce social isolation and inactivity through group activities and signposting.
• Organise and facilitate activities and events to improve wellbeing and social connections.
• Build rapport with participants and provide person-centred support; foster welcoming environment.
• Promote programmes within the community and build external partnerships for joint activities.

Skills

Engaging hard-to-reach groups

Community programme coordination

Social inclusion

Ability to deliver wellbeing sessions

Strong communication

Flexibility and adaptability

Mental Health Awareness training

Job description

Who are we:

Since 1988, Everton in the Community has become a dynamic force for good, harnessing the unifying power of football to drive social change and addressing societal challenges across Liverpool City Region. Supported by a team of over 130 full-time staff and over 200 volunteers, the independently governed and independently financed charity offers an extensive array of more than 60 programmes and initiatives that tackle a diverse range of social issues including health, employability, anti-social behaviour, crime, exploitation, education, dementia, and disability.

Everton in the Community stands firmly beside the most at-risk and most in need members of its local communities, but the needs of the city are ever-growing and ever-evolving and the official charity of Everton Football Club is committed to helping as many people as possible.

About the opportunity

Everton in the Community is seeking to appoint an Enrichment facilitator to support the delivery of Everton in the Community’s older adult’s programmes and other initiatives that support older adults to live healthier, more connected lives.

The focus of the role is to facilitate social engagement, reduce isolation, and enhance the wellbeing of older adults engaging with EitC.

As Enrichment Facilitator you will support pathways into other EitC programmes and community services that promote physical, mental, and social wellbeing.

Other key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating Stand Together and Pass on the Memories programmes, ensuring that all day-to-day matters are managed effectively or escalated appropriately

• Engaging older adults in ways that encourage sustained participation in EitC programmes

• Supporting participants to address issues such as social isolation, loneliness, and inactivity through structured group activities, peer support, and effective signposting

• Organising and facilitating activities, sessions, and events aimed at improving social connections and wellbeing among older adults

• Building strong relationships and rapport with participants, ensuring person-centered support and a welcoming, inclusive environment

• Promoting programmes within the local community and building partnerships with external organisations to extend reach, collaborate on shared goals, and support the delivery of joint activities, events, and trips

Safeguarding

• To understand the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines.

• To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti-bullying environment.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual who has previous experience of engaging and supporting hard-to-reach or vulnerable groups i.e. coordinating community programmes for adults or older people and experience of delivering social inclusion, physical activity, or wellbeing activity sessions.

With sound knowledge of existing support services and initiatives for older adults and a good understanding of the challenges faced by older people, including social isolation, loneliness, and barriers to accessing community activities, our ideal candidate will also demonstrate the below Skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of referral routes and local community resources that support ageing well

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences

• Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing priorities and community needs

• Mental Health Awareness training (or willingness to undertake)

This position will be offered on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract working 16 hours per week.

This role will be based across our Everton in the Community campus.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th November 2026 however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications

Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices

The Everton Family iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here

This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.

Equity & Inclusion

Everton Football Club is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people.

Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email- [e-mail]