Job title: Community Activities Coordinator Salary: Circa £25,129 per annum, pro rata Hours: 34 Hours per week Reporting to: Project Manager Location: Barrow In Furness About the employer This organisation aims to be the UK’s leading regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work. This programme will deliver their mission of supporting people to improve their prospects and reach their full potential. About the role The Community Activities Coordinator plays a key role in reducing loneliness and isolation while increasing volunteering in the community as part of the Furness For You partnership. The role involves: Organizing engaging activities (like workshops and events) to promote confidence, independence, and life skills. Providing one-on-one support and signposting to relevant services. Creating a welcoming environment to encourage community involvement and well-being. Supporting participants’ development of soft skills and personal goals. Referring individuals for additional support when needed, including help with food, fuel, and access to the community laundry. Overall, the coordinator helps participants build meaningful connections and improve their quality of life. This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service Skills and Experience Requirements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills IAG Level 2 or equivalent Knowledge of the local voluntary and community sector and experience of working with people who have multiple barriers Ability to work on own initiative and self-manage work load whilst being a team player and recognising the importance of partnership working Have previous experience of running activity-based sessions Have previous experience of tracking improvements using Action Plans/STAR Outcomes or similar Ability to motivate people who lack confidence Customer care skills, caring and empathetic Experience of data collection and collation, including writing reports and case studies Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work as part of a team and individually Flexibility and be able to adapt to the needs of participants Previous experience in a similar role Experience of following safe lone working practice guidelines Knowledge & Experience of writing and completing risk assessments Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 24th April 2025 Please note, should we receive a high volume of applications, we may look to close the role early, therefore we recommend an early application. Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. Make yourself at home This organisation wants you to be yourself and value everything that makes you unique. They recognise and celebrate your difference and together make for a great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer they offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. They ensure that they provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that they organise. They are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk.?Their safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people they appoint are suitable to work with their children, young people and adults No agencies please.