Compassionate Communities Coordinator
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This could also be SOC 3229 (Welfare and housing associate professionals not elsewhere classified., Focus on wellbeing coordination and community health support) or SOC 3560 (Public services associate professionals, Community cohesion and public services focus). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating compassionate, connected communities where people support one another through illness, caring responsibilities, bereavement, death and dying.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and relationship-focused Compassionate Communities Coordinator to lead and support the development of Compassionate Communities across Chelmsford and Maldon. This exciting role will play a vital part in helping local people, organisations and communities work together to improve wellbeing, strengthen resilience and reduce loneliness.
Funded by Essex County Council, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference across Mid Essex while helping to shape a growing and innovative programme.
Job description
The Compassionate Communities Coordinator will support the implementation, coordination and evaluation ofCompassionate Communities activity across Chelmsford and Maldon.
The postholder will
Support the development of Compassionate Communities programmes within Chelmsford and Maldon.
Build and maintain effective relationships with local businesses, charities, community organisations andeducational establishments.
Support community initiatives that help people affected by serious illness, caring responsibilities, end-of-life experiences and bereavement.
Coordinate community engagement and awareness activities that promote Compassionate Community principles.
Support the growth of a network of community champions, volunteers and partner organisations.
Assist with the delivery and reporting of the Essex County Council funded Compassionate Communities programme.
Promote shared learning across Essex and with the established Braintree Compassionate Communities programme.
Collect evidence of impact and contribute to demonstrating outcomes related to reducing loneliness, improving wellbeing and strengthening community resilience.
Compassionate Communities Coordinator Responsibilities
Build and maintain positive working relationships with community organisations, local businesses, employers,schools, colleges, faith groups and residents.
Support the growth and development of local Compassionate Communities networks.
Promote community-led approaches to reducing loneliness, social isolation and the impact of bereavement.
Encourage organisations to engage with Compassionate Communities principles.
Recruit, support and coordinate community champions and volunteers.
Organise workshops, information sessions and community events.
Promote conversations around caring, grief, loss, death and dying in a sensitive and accessible way.
Increase death literacy across organisations in Mid Essex by engaging them in activities, workshops and ortraining to increase confidence in this area.
Support local organisations to identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership.
Contribute to local and county-wide Compassionate Communities meetings and forums.
Share learning, success stories and examples of good practice.
Person specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Willingness to travel across Mid Essex and wider Essex.
- Enhanced DBS check.
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Commitment to Farleigh Hospice vision, mission and values.
Desirable
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of community engagement, volunteering, community development or partnership working.
- Experience supporting projects, events or community initiatives.
Desirable
- Experience within health, social care, wellbeing, hospice or voluntary sector services.
- Experience supporting volunteers or community champions.
- Experience working with externally funded projects.
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Passionate about community wellbeing and connectedness.
- Friendly, approachable and confident when engaging with others.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
- Creative and solutions-focused.
- Organised and reliable.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Commitment to community empowerment and asset-based working.
Skills/Ability/Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to facilitate conversations and engage diverse groups of people.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to collect, record and report information accurately.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Compassionate Communities approaches.
- Knowledge of local communities and networks across Mid Essex.
About the employer
Farleigh Hospice is a high performing organisation providing specialist palliative and end of life care for people with life limiting illness in the Mid Essex region.Our team at Farleigh has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of the community we serve and we are looking for highly motivated Compassionate Communities Coordinator to join our team.
At Farleigh Hospice, you'll be part of an organisation that makes a real difference every day. You'll work alongside dedicated colleagues, volunteers and partners to create stronger, more compassionate communities where nobody has to face illness, caring responsibilities or bereavement alone.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a developing programme and leave a lasting legacy across Chelmsford and Maldon.
We offer a great working environment, a competitive pay and benefit package, flexible working and a strong team to support you.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Farleigh Hospice, so check their own site for the current details.
This role appears to be based at this CQC-rated location:
- Farleigh Hospice
Essex
Not Rated
Matched from the job description. Source: Care Quality Commission.
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