Senior Community Developer, Mid Sussex
Hours: 30-37 hours, Monday to Friday * to be discussed with the succesful candidate
Salary: £28,100 FTE
Location: Hybrid – across Mid Sussex, with an office base at Lamb House, Haywards Heath
Closing Date: 30th October 2024 midday *
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. Please note that we are unable to accept sponsorship applications and you will need the Right to Work in the UK.
About The Role
This is an exciting role for someone who will lead, develop and manage services for the benefit of older people in Mid Sussex. Working in partnership with colleagues, key stakeholders, local organisations and communities, this will mean high quality, impactful services and activities for older people.
Our aims are to promote the well-being of all older people, make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience, reduce any barriers that cause social isolation and loneliness and thus enable older people to flourish.
Ultimately, you’ll be a part of a solution that enables older people to increase their resilience and connectivity so that they can enjoy later life, feel part of their local community and feel less lonely.
What you will need to be successful in the role:
- We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic person who understands community development and true partnership working, who enjoys working as part of a team and is solution focused.
- You will need a great understanding of Mid Sussex and the local third sector in order to be successful at this role.
- You will need to be a self-starter with excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills to drive forward our ambition for Mid Sussex.
- You will have an understanding of and an interest in older people, their situations and the opportunities they may want and/or need.
- You should have proven community development skills.
- You should have the ability to network well, to work in sound partnership and build excellent relationships both internally and externally.
- A can-do, positive and professional attitude that can flex and adapt to change and challenges with the skills to manage conflict effectively.
Please click here for the Job Description and Person Specification
To arrange an informal chat, email stacey.cullen@ageukwsbh.org.uk to arrange a time.
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.
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
- Cycle to Work Scheme
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.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best so please contact us should you require any adjustments to allow you to apply/undertake your role.
To apply please download an application form or email your CV and full covering letter, detailing how you meet the criteria and why you are interested in the role, to recruitment@ageukwestsussex.org.uk.
Should you be successful, you will be subject to checks, including DBS and references.
