Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator

January 30, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator

Company: Pilgrims’ Friend Society

Job description: Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator

Do you enjoy connecting with people?

Are you an open and straightforward person?

Are you confident speaking in public?

Would you enjoy being part of the local community and showcasing your home?… If yes, what are you waiting for, apply now!

This role is perfect for a proactive and compassionate Christian who enjoys connecting with our older residents and is able to engage with local churches & community groups.

We appreciate that each resident has their own individual interests, hobbies and pastimes, and we support our residents to maintain this important part of their lives. They are actively encouraged to lead the lifestyle that they choose.

Emmaus House is a charming care home situated in North Yorkshire that provides 22 residential care places, all with en-suite facilities. View our home .

Responsibilities:

  • Engaging with local Churches by sending out regular Newsletters,
  • Visiting and presenting to the community and local churches;
  • Building relationships with local ministers, pastors, vicars etc.
  • Organising and facilitating special events and outings;
  • Leading a team of volunteers;
  • Creating monthly activities for residents;
  • Co-ordinating and facilitating activities for the family members that will be stimulating and creative;
  • Engaging with the wider community by organising community coffee mornings, Summer Fayres, open days etc;
  • Additional duties when required.

For more information, please take a look at the and .

  • Applicants must be evangelical Christians (Occupational Requirement under Regulation 7(3) of the Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) regulations 2003).

Hours:

Part-time contract: 30 hours per week

Shifts : 10am – 4pm (5 days per week)

Occasional evening or weekend event, so must be flexible

Benefits:

  • Being part of our friendly staff team
  • Flexible working pattern
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Staff discount
  • Free monthly treats
  • We offer a full induction to the work
  • On-going training and support
  • Pension scheme
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme

— What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … —

Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Expected salary: £12.57 per hour

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire


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