Community Engagement and Activities Co-ordinator

£25869

Wheatley Care, Blythswood New Town, Glasgow City

Part time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted today, 21 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

Do you want to make a positive difference to people's lives? Come and join Wheatley Care as a Community Engagement and Activities Co-ordinator. About the role You will provide a service to people aged over 55 who wish to remain as independent as possible within the community in conjunction with housing. As a Community Engagement and Activities Co-ordinator, you will work across Glasgow to reduce social isolation by promoting positive participation, engagement and community integration. You will:

develop and deliver creative group work and activities and monitor and record their effectiveness;
support and compliment local teams - including our Livingwell Advisors - to develop resources;
work collaboratively to ensure our customers live life to the full while living independently at home;
work with the Community Engagement and Resilience Lead to support local teams to develop high quality marketing resources and ensure effective promotion of Wheatley Care;
develop community links to identify and engage with useful resources and groups;
support our customers to become active members of their community;
work with partner agencies to achieve the agreed outcomes for customers, local teams and the organisation; and
work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

have solid work or personal experience of supporting vulnerable people;
have good verbal and written communication skills and IT skills;
be able to work on their own and use their own initiative but also work as part of a team;
have enthusiasm and a genuine interest in working with people aged 55 and over;
have experience delivering groups or activities; and
have experience developing community links and resources.