Community Programme Co-ordinator

Methodist Homes ,
Lichfield, Staffordshire
Job Type: Part-time

Overview

Community Programme Co-ordinator based at Burntwood Live at Home, Lichfield Available Hours: Permanent - Part Time - 18 hours per week. 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 attached Job Description. 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 Burntwood Live at Home scheme, we want to enable older people to maintain their independence and live later life well. Our Live at Home community group provides a whole range of support and services for older people that are available to older people, including a wide range of social activities and events, supported outings, befriending services for older people, interest groups, signposting and other services that enable older people to remain actively involved in their local community. For more information about Burntwood, please click here Pension, Holidays 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), Life Assurance, Discount Scheme and DBS provided