Senior Community Developer - Arun & Chichester
Hours: 37 hours, Monday to Friday
Salary: £28,100 per annum
Location: Hybrid – across Arun & Chichester District, with an office based at the Laburnum Centre, Bognor Regis
About AUKWSBH
We are known for our excellent work with older people in the UK. We are an ageing population, and many older people have no one else but us. We are passionate about inspiring and enabling people over 50 to Love Later Life.
We provide various services and activities within the community, helping people, their families and carers by providing opportunities for people to stay independent, have fun, socialise and build friendships. We also deliver some services for people over 18. We offer rewarding roles, flexibility and the chance to be part of an amazing team.
About The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our amazing team in Arun & Chichester as a Senior Community Developer. We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of older people, who has the skills to lead, develop and manage high-quality services & activities that benefit and interest the 50+ community.
As the Senior Community Developer, you will lead an experienced team, work collaboratively with colleagues, key stakeholders, local organisations and communities to deliver impactful services and activities for people aged 50+ in Arun and Chichester. Your role will be pivotal in promoting our organisation and building key relationships for the well-being of older adults, making later life fulfilling and enjoyable, and reducing social isolation and loneliness.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote Well-being: Help people aged 50+ to lead fulfilling lives by providing services that enhance their well-being and helping them to stay independent.
- Combat Loneliness: Develop initiatives, services or activities that help to reduce the barriers causing social isolation and loneliness, enabling people aged 50+ to flourish.
- Build Resilience: Be part of an organisation that helps to increase the resilience and connectivity of people aged 50+, helping them feel more integrated into their local community.
About You:
- Community Development Experience: You understand the importance of community development, social connections and genuine partnership working and collaboration.
- Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working as part of a team.
- Solution Focused: You approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.
- Local Knowledge: You have a really good understanding of Arun & Chichester and the local third sector, enabling you to get off to a flying start!.
- Self-Starter: You have excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills, enabling you to support, grow and develop the team.
Join us and be the change-maker in the lives of people aged 50+ in Arun & Chichester. Together, we can create a community where every person aged 50+ feels valued, socially connected, and less lonely.
Don’t worry if you think you’re missing some listed skills, if you’re passionate and share our values, please do still get in touch with us.
If you need help with completing an application or want to chat, please email recruitment@ageukwestsussex.org.uk so we can arrange this.
Please click here for the Job Description and Person Specification
Benefits
At AUKWSBH we value our people and as such our staff benefits include:
- Flexible Working Option
- Ongoing professional training and development
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro-rata for part time staff
- Eligible for Blue Light discount scheme
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- 4% auto enrolment pension with Life Assurance
To arrange an informal chat, email Stacey Cullen, Head of Localities (West) at stacey.cullen@ageukwsbh.org.uk to arrange a time.
The closing date for applications is Monday 5 August 2023, 12 noon.
Interviews will take place w/c 5 August 2024.
If you are interested in the position, we recommend applying at your earliest convenience as AUKWSBH reserves the right to withdraw a job advertisement at any time.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As an employer, we want to see the diversity of our communities reflected in our workforce. We believe that employing a rich mix of people from a range of different backgrounds with fresh ideas and different perspectives is key to enabling us to continually improve our services to the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community.
AUKWSBH is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and we encourage applications from people with disabilities. Any candidate with a disability will not be excluded unless the candidate is unable to perform a duty intrinsic to the role, having considered reasonable adjustments. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible for everyone.
To apply please download and complete an application form or email your CV with a full covering letter referring to the person specification, as to why you are suitable for the role to recruitment@ageukwestsussex.org.uk
Should you be successful, you will be subject to a variety of checks, including DBS and references.
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