One MHA Community Co-ordinator based at Whitstable, Kent Communities

Job Description

Job title: One MHA Community Co-ordinator based at Whitstable, Kent Communities

Company: Methodist Homes

Job description: One MHA Community Co-ordinator based at Whitstable, Kent Communities Job description

Available Hours:

Permanent – Part Time – 18 hours per week.

MHA have a unique opportunity to work within your local community to support older people to live later life well by increasing their social inclusion and wellbeing. Therefore, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team in Whitstable, Kent. We are developing a new delivery model in Kent where you can see 3 of our services combining their knowledge, resource and passion to create one collaborative community that continues to expand the offer and support we can provide to those living both in the local community and our care home. You will be predominately based in MHA Bradbury Grange care home focussing on the engagement, activity and wellbeing provision of our residents, however there is also an expectation to deliver services across Kent, and you will need to have a willingness to travel within the local community, as well as attend team meetings, training etc. at other MHA’s sites.

This position requires you to work closely with the community, building networks and engaging with other organisations, you will therefore require strong communication and organisation skills. It is desirable to have a clean driving licence and access to a car. Confidence working on different digital platforms will set you aside from other applicants due to our ever-developing online services used to increase our reach and variation.

The post holder will also be responsible for coordinating a team of volunteers locally, who support at sessions and in the wider community to help us achieve our mission.

The MHA Communities Coordinator is responsible for developing and delivering a programme of activities, the scope of which will vary depending upon resident and member needs, desires, and abilities locally. 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 a mix of offerings such as befriending, lunch clubs or outings. In addition, the post holder will be required to develop new activities which may 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.

For more information about the role please review the Job Description attached.

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 to read more about this.

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.

“Agencies: Please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CV’s from any agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) or not. We only accept CV’s from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s central Talent Acquisition Team.”

Expected salary: £23925 per year

Location: Whitstable, Kent

Job date: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 02:48:34 GMT

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