Project Coordinator

Calderdale Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated individual to support the Active Social Care project aimed at enhancing physical activity among individuals receiving care. The role involves collaboration with Adult Care providers to assess needs and deliver training focused on the benefits of physical activity. Candidates should possess a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or related field, alongside a strong enthusiasm and understanding of social care. This temporary position emphasizes partnership working for improved outcomes in social care delivery.

Qualifications

• Passion for the benefits of physical activity in improving wellbeing.
• Knowledge of adult social care provision.
• Experience in planning and delivering training or workshops.

Responsibilities

• Support the work of the Project Lead for Active Social Care.
• Work with Adult Care providers to improve physical activity.
• Use a coproduction approach to involve service users.
• Organize and deliver training on physical activities in care.

Skills

Enthusiasm for physical activity

Understanding of adult social care

Experience in training or workshops

Education

Relevant Level 3 qualification (Health and Social Care, Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity)

Job description

Overview

Post Ref: CC683. Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance. Calderdale Council’s Adult Services and Wellbeing are working in partnership with Active Calderdale to deliver a project promoting moving more and being active for people accessing social care. In recognition of the importance of partnership working, we plan to expand this project to include our adult care providers to achieve the best outcomes for people who are receiving care and support services. We recognise the importance to people’s wellbeing of including physical activities in care planning and delivery and want to support our care providers to achieve this. (Physical activities can involve many things, like going for a short walk, getting out of a chair unassisted to make a drink and chair- or bed-based movements.)

Responsibilities

• Support the work of the Project Lead for Active Social Care.
• Work directly with Adult Care providers to improve how they identify the different needs of each person, to improve their physical activity and how to best cater to those needs.
• Use a coproduction approach to ensure peoples’ voices are heard, and opinions and ideas are taken seriously.
• Use a train the trainer approach to organising and delivering a range of training, emphasizing the importance of physical activities and how to implement these in the delivery of care and support.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and passion for the benefits of physical activity in improving wellbeing and outcomes for people receiving care and support.
• Kno wledge and understanding of adult social care provision and some experience of planning and delivering training or workshops either formal or informal.
• A relevant Level 3 qualification e.g. Health and Social Care, Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity or equivalent experience.

Other Information

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
• This temporary post is open to internal candidates as a secondment; please ensure you have permission from your line manager before applying.
• Closing Date: Sunday 8th February 2026
• Interview Date: Thursday, 26th February 2026
• We may utilise digital interview methods.
• As part of our Vision, Calderdale Council embraces a climate-conscious and diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale.