Community Co-ordinator based at Teesside Communities

Community Co-ordinator based at Teesside Communities

Community Co-ordinator based at Teesside Communities

Part-time - 12-18 hours per week

A great opportunity to work in your local community to support older people to increase social inclusion.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team in MHA Communities Teesside . You will be required to travel around the district, so a clean driving licence and access to a car is also required, as well as some experience of working on different digital platforms.

The MHA Communities Coordinator 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 MHAs 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 Coordinator will work closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and so good communication is as important as having strong organisation skills.

Perks of joining the MHA family:

• Values-driven culture - we're super proud of our culture. Click here to learn more.
• Access to Blue Light Card - The UK's no.1 discount service for emergency services, NHS, social care sector & armed forces.
• 28 Days Holiday - including bank holidays (pro-rata FTE is 37 hrs per week).
• Care and Support for You - Our in-house Chaplaincy service is widely recognised within MHA and beyond and is available to all staff members who may benefit from pastoral care and support.
  Buy and Sell Annual Leave – buy or sell up to a week’s holiday per annum (depending on your annual entitlement).
• MHA Cares for You – Our bespoke scheme offering a wide range of deals and discounts in leading retailers and online stores.
• Highly supportive leadership team.
• Life assurance for contracted-hours colleagues.

Please note: that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

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