Community Coordinator based at MHA Communities Cheshire East

Community Coordinator – Community Coordinator based at MHA Communities Cheshire East 

Salary: £25,987.00 Per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Hours: 16 per week

Help older people stay connected, active and independent in your local community.

Do you enjoy bringing people together, organising activities and making a real difference? Whether your experience comes from the charitable sector, health and social care, volunteering, hospitality, education, retail, or events, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

At MHA Communities, we support older people to reduce loneliness and social isolation by creating welcoming opportunities to connect, build friendships and enjoy life. As our Community Coordinator in Cheshire West, you'll play a key role in shaping activities that make a lasting difference to people's wellbeing.  MHA Communities Cheshire West has been established in the local communities of Ellesmere Port and Neston since 1991.

About the role

Working across Ellesmere Port, Neston and the surrounding rural areas, you'll coordinate and deliver a varied programme of activities that reflects the interests and needs of local older people. Every day is different, giving you the opportunity to use your creativity, initiative and people skills to develop engaging community opportunities.

You'll:

* Coordinate and deliver a range of community activities that promote friendship, wellbeing and independence, managing a team of volunteers who support the delivery of our services.

* Develop with the scheme manager new groups and activities based on local need and participant feedback.

* Support existing activities, including social groups, lunch clubs, outings and wellbeing sessions and coordinate our volunteer teams.

* Maintain accurate records using our CRM system, Microsoft Office and other digital systems.

We're looking for someone who:

* Enjoys working with people and building relationships.

* Is organised, enthusiastic and able to work independently.

* Has good communication and administrative skills.

* Is confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and other digital systems.

* Has a full driving licence and access to a car, as travel across the local area is required.

We welcome applications from people with experience in:

* Charity sector or voluntary organisations

* Health and social care

* Volunteering

* Community development

* Hospitality

* Retail

* Education

* Events

* Customer service

If you have additional transferable skills or interests such as music, fitness, adult education, nutrition, benefits advice, nursing or wellbeing activities, we'd love to hear about them, as they could help us expand the opportunities we offer.

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

Recruitment agencies:  please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Recruitment Team.

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.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Talent Acquisition Team.