Community Programme Co-ordinator

Methodist Homes ,
Northampton, Northamptonshire
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Job Type: Part-time

Overview

Community Programme Co-ordinator based at Northampton Live at Home Scheme Available Hours: Fixed Term - Part Time - 18 hours per week. Fixed Term maternity cover for up to 12 months The Live at Home Community Programme Co-ordinator is responsible for coordinating and running a programme of activities, the scope of which will vary depending upon local need. All activities will seek to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness and promote the wellbeing of older people across a range of community settings. This programme could include any mix from MHA's core service offering - such as befriending, lunch clubs, social outings or clubs. In addition, the post holder will be required to develop new activities based on feedback from and the needs of the community - this could include coordinating with other organisations such as local colleges to offer IT classes or arranging for a local professional to deliver a series of exercise groups. The Community Programme Coordinator will work closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and so good communication is as important as having strong organisation skills. For more information about the role please review the Job Description here . Please note that interviews may take place prior to the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application. At Northampton Live at Home scheme, we want to enable older people to stay living independently in their own homes for as long as possible, with the best possible quality of life. Through befriending, lunch clubs, activity and friendship sessions, outings and much more, MHA's Live at Home schemes across the UK help to tackle loneliness and isolation in people over 55 - helping them to lead fulfilled lives and remain as active members in their local communities. For more information about the home, please click here. Pension, Holidays 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), Life Assurance, Discount Scheme and DBS provided

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