Title: Active Ageing Coordinator (part-time)
Responsible to: Operations Manager
Hours: 7 hours per week (1 day), with potential to increase to 14 hours (2 days)
Salary: £27,000 (pro rata for part time: £5,400)
Based: Hornsey, N8 9LP + other locations as required, primarily within the Haringey borough
Contract: Permanent (subject to continuation of funding)
Please Note: DBS check will be required
ABOUT THE ROLE
Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, every day, to people from all walks of life? This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the expansion of the Brent Irish Advisory Service (BIAS) into Haringey borough, and to shape the new services we will be providing to the large and vibrant Irish community in north-east London.
The Active Ageing Coordinator will run BIAS’s new weekly active ageing lunch club in Haringey borough (see more information on our existing clubs here), working with a team of volunteers to coordinate activities including Irish music, dancing and bingo. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic person who is happy to take a hands-on approach to the development and delivery of our active ageing project. You will need to have strong people skills and the ability to build positive relationships with volunteers and service users, along with excellent organisational abilities.
The project (funded by the Irish Government’s Emigrant Support Programme) will also involve delivering occasional special events for club members, such as St Patrick’s Day and Christmas celebrations and health and wellbeing days. You will need a strong capacity to build relationships and partnerships with other organisations and community groups in the borough, and a willingness to work with the leadership team on the marketing and development of the new service, including via social media.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Create an accessible and inclusive weekly active ageing club which is welcoming and available to all.
Take the lead on the day-to-day running of BIAS’s active ageing club activities in Haringey borough.
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all club members.
Record and maintain member and attendance information in BIAS’s client management system.
Encourage volunteer recruitment and work with volunteers.
Develop links with the Irish community in Haringey with the aim of reducing social isolation among older Irish people.
Contribute to the promotion of the active ageing club via the local community and social media.
Develop and maintain good relations with other cultural organisations and community groups in Haringey, with the aim of promoting cooperation and cross-cultural exchanges.
Carry out administrative tasks associated with the duties of the post, and work within agreed budgets.
Attend regular supervision with the project manager, and be willing to undertake training and professional development as needed.
These are the basic duties required of the Active Ageing Coordinator. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible and you may be required from time to time to perform other reasonable duties which are required for the efficient running of the organisation. We will also offer training opportunities to support your career development.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. The nature of this post will require some travel to club venues, so access to a car is desirable.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
For full details of the essential and desirable criteria for this role, please see the full job description here.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to recruitment@biasbrent.co.uk. Your cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this role, with supporting examples.
The deadline for applications is 27th January 2025.