Welfare Coordinator: Community Care Leader

Work Avenue; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave (pro rata)

Paid Jewish festivals when they fall o

Auto-enrolment pension

A supportive and collaborative working

Job summary

Bushey United Synagogue is seeking a compassionate Welfare Coordinator to support the wellbeing of our members. Working with the Rabbinic Team, volunteers and partners, you will identify welfare needs and coordinate responsive programmes to strengthen our community.

We are looking for someone with experience in welfare or volunteering settings, outstanding communication and IT skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience working with volunteers, community groups or in a welfare-focused environment.
• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• Can work sensitively and effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances.
• Highly organised, able to manage confidential information and work independently.
• Strong administration and IT skills.
• Understands, or is willing to develop an understanding of, Jewish community life and values.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for welfare and community care enquiries.
• Supporting members and families by providing information, guidance and signposting to appropriate services.
• Recruiting, training and supporting a team of volunteers.
• Developing and coordinating community care projects and programmes.
• Building strong relationships with community groups, external agencies and support organisations.
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting on community care activities.
• Promoting the Community Care service and encouraging community engagement.

Skills

Volunteer management

Communication skills

Empathy & inclusion

Organization

Administration

IT skills

Jewish community life

Job description

Bushey United Synagogue is seeking a compassionate Welfare Coordinator to support the wellbeing of our members. Working with the Rabbinic Team, volunteers and partners, you will identify welfare needs and coordinate responsive programmes to strengthen our community.

We are looking for someone with experience in welfare or volunteering settings, outstanding communication and IT skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.