Community Development Coordinator
About The RoleAmazing opportunity to join the team at Abbott Lodge as a Community Development Coordinator.The Community Development Coordinator will work closely with the team and residents to develop the community work of Abbott Lodge helping to improve the health social and welfare outcomes of the service.
This will involve developing both internal community activity and outreach work increasing Abbott Lodge's presence in the local community.
They will also engage creatively with partner organisations who provide meaningful activities, education, training and health and well being opportunities. What you will be doing:
Liaising with residents to enable the development and delivery of a program of in-house meaningful activities based on client need and aspirations across the services.Assisting support workers and service manager in developing the voice of the residents in all aspects of the life of Abbott LodgeIdentifying partner agencies and organisations who provide meaningful activities, education, training, and employment opportunities, relevant to individual client need and engage them in the program of activities deliveredEngaging with clients and the local community utilising Social Media platforms to promote activities and communicate with clients in the service.Working in partnership with the Support Workers to address clients’ feelings of isolation and social exclusion whilst breaking down barriers by (not an exclusive list)ensuring a holistic support package is provided to clientsencouraging client involvement in the communitysupporting delivery of Passport to Independence and AQA ModulesAbout The CandidateA Support Worker will instinctively share Saha’s delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective.You will need to have:
Proactive and self-motivated with a can do attitudeExperience of or knowledge related to working with homeless people and / or supporting vulnerable people or groups,Proven capacity to deal successfully with difficult and complex situationsTrack record of successful working with local community and voluntary sector,partner agencies and recruiting, inducting and supporting a range of volunteersSuccessful fundraising experience at a local community levelBe able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience.Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents.Benefits of working as a support worker:
£100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service (for permanent staff)26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your careerAbout The CompanyA registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Saha is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. Saha is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour.
In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place.
Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement.
services to our residents.
That’s where you come in.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Saha is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We invite and welcome applications to apply for Saha opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible