Growing Older Co-ordinator

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East); Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Tees Valley seeks a Growing Older Coordinator for a part-time fixed-term role. The candidate will support a program aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals aged 50+. Responsibilities include coordinating activities, fostering community connections, and influencing service delivery. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a passion for working with older people, with community engagement experience preferred. Salary is £13,132 per annum.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with older people.
• Experience in community engagement and signposting is beneficial.
• Encouraged to apply even with partial experience.

Responsibilities

• Support development of a 3-year programme for positive ageing.
• Provide opportunities for community connection.
• Arrange social activities to connect people.
• Influence service delivery for people 50+.
• Co-ordinate duties for Growing Older members.

Skills

Great communication skills

Community engagement experience

Job description

Overview

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Part time

Application deadline: Monday, October 6, 2025 - 17:00

Based: Redcar Cleveland

Location: Teesside

Salary: £13,132 Per Annum (Fixed Salary)

Role description: Project Support

Role

Growing Older Coordinator. This fixed-term contract runs until 28/02/2027 with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

Responsibilities

• Support the continued development and implementation of a 3-year programme to promote positive ageing experiences for people aged 50+ in the Redcar & Cleveland area.
• Provide opportunities for community connection and signposting to local services.
• Arrange social activities to connect people and empower both guests and volunteers to create a sustainable and supportive environment.
• Work with people 50+ to influence service delivery and improve quality of life in Redcar & Cleveland.
• Provide efficient co-ordination duties to Growing Older members, and work with external partners and the target client group.

Qualifications / Ideal profile

• Great communication skills and a passion for working with older people.
• Experience in a role that involves community engagement and signposting is beneficial.
• If you don’t meet all the person specification but have some experience, we still encourage you to apply if you think you would be a good fit for the role.

Other information

For an application pack please email [e-mail].

This post is subject to a DBS check.

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