The role is 1.0 FTE and is for an initial fixed term of 18 months. However, it may be extended subject to future funding.
About Rise
Rise is a leading health and wellbeing charity and we are passionate about the role that physical activity can play in making a difference to the communities that need it most.
Our team of friendly experts work closely with regional partners across health, education, transport and more to show how physical activity can tackle inequalities and help solve some of the biggest issues affecting our communities.
Rise plays a key role in:
1. Providing access to employment and training
2. Improving mental health
3. Enhancing child development and education
4. Creating health and sustainable places in which to live and work
5. Integrating activity for health improvement, prevention and condition management
6. Support the health and wellbeing of the workforce
We also advocate for policy change, share best practice and provide insight, guidance, and support. Our population in the North East of England lives with significant social, economic, and environmental inequalities. We know that physically inactive populations are often the most marginalised and most likely to be adversely affected by inequalities.
Our Values
Our values are the foundation of how we act individually and collectively as the Rise team. We will:
* Catalyse Change – We believe that change is possible and we are ready to lead the exploration
* Positively Disrupt – To challenge the norm and cause radical change through innovation and learning
* Collaborate – Together we are greater than the sum of our parts. People make the change.
The Role
The Active Communities Engagement Lead role will enhance and support Rise’s place-based expansion work in conjunction with partners including Gateshead Council, Health, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner’s Violence Reduction Unit and the VCSE sector.
Based within the community, the role holder will engage with residents and work with communities in Gateshead (with a particular focus on Beacon Lough & Wrekenton, Felling and Dunston & Teams) to take a strength-based, community-centred approach to understanding and improving health and wellbeing outcomes.
The central focus of the role requires strong collaboration with local stakeholders and residents of Gateshead to understand the systemic barriers to physical activity. The role will focus on consulting with partners and residents and using the insight gained to influence future decision-making and influence system change.
The role holder will need to fully embed themselves within the community, developing a strong relationship and network with residents, statutory partners, the VCSE sector and other stakeholders to fully understand the inequalities the community of Gateshead face.
Further Information and How to Apply
Applicants will be interested to know that Rise is currently operating a 4-day working week, with full time employees gifted one day off per week (Fridays), but still paid a full-time salary. This reduces the working hours from 37 to 30 per week, but is not a contractual entitlement. Trials have shown that a 4-day working week can reduce stress and burnout as well as levels of anxiety, fatigue and sleep issues, but productivity levels are elevated.
All applications must be submitted to recruitment@risenortheast.co.uk using the application form. Please note CVs will not be accepted.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jade Scott (Strategic Lead for Place) via email on jade.scott@risenortheast.co.uk.
Closing date for applications: 24th November 2024
Anticipated interview date(s): w/c 16th December 2024
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