Wellbeing Activities & Volunteer Engagement Officer

Horton Housing; Selby; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Horton Housing in Selby is seeking an Engagement and Involvement Officer to join the LIFE team, delivering activities and workshops for people accessing our service. The role is part-time (17.5 hours per week) and focuses on wellbeing and community involvement.

You will recruit and coordinate volunteers, consult with participants to plan relevant activities, and ensure goals are met with empathy and strong communication. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable.

Qualifications

• Be empathetic and caring, showing understanding and respect.
• Confident in delivering workshops with engaging presentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, building relationships.
• Be creative and curious, bringing new ideas to the service.
• Highly organised to plan activities in advance and encourage attendance.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver activities and workshops for service users.
• Consult with participants to plan activities aligned to goals and wellbeing.
• Recruit and manage volunteers to support the activities programme.

Skills

Empathy & care

Public workshop delivery

Communication skills

Creativity

Organisational skills

Job description

Horton Housing in Selby is seeking an Engagement and Involvement Officer to join the LIFE team, delivering activities and workshops for people accessing our service. The role is part-time (17.5 hours per week) and focuses on wellbeing and community involvement.

You will recruit and coordinate volunteers, consult with participants to plan relevant activities, and ensure goals are met with empathy and strong communication. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable.