Outreach Community Connector
- Employer
- Bloxwich Community Partnership
- Location
- Walsall, West Midlands
- Salary
- £23,673
- Closing date
- 27 May 2022
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- Sector
- Charities / Voluntary
- Job Type
- Administration / Clerical / Secretarial - inc PA, Adult and community learning, Community, Customer service, Human resources / OD / Training, Information technology, Project management
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
Bloxwich Community Partnership are seeking two enthusiastic Outreach Community Connectors to join our team, working on a new community project within the Walsall area.
Main Duties: Normal duties shall be determined by the CEO and Trustees of the Charity and shall include;
- To deliver training and coaching to Community venue staff.
- To engage and coach customers accessing Walsall Council Digital Portal.
- To signpost customers to additional support and other agencies.
- To actively promote digital upskilling to Walsall residents.
- To coach vulnerable and older people who may require additional support.
- To build up referral networks to outside agencies and Walsall Council services
- To offer advice and advocacy to customers.
- To travel to a variety of community venue locations across Walsall.
- To work with other centre staff to deliver an integrated and co-ordinated programme.
- To monitor and evaluate in line with project requirements.
- To attend regular staff meetings.
Such other duties as may be appropriate to the grade and previously agreed by the Charity.
We are looking for a people centred individual with a passion for working with local people to successfully deliver a digital access project.
The person appointed to this post will need to demonstrate the following criteria;
Essential
- An understanding of vulnerable and older people and their needs.
- Knowledge and understanding of the local community.
- An ability to engage with local people.
- To have a friendly and approachable manor.
- A proven track record of project delivery within local communities.
- Competent in using IT systems and the internet.
- An ability to keep accurate records and write reports.
- Excellent communication skills.
- To work as part of a team.
- To have a flexible approach to working hours
Desirable
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Relevant qualifications – community development/project delivery/IT
- A proven track record of project delivery and monitoring.
- Experience of delivering training materials
Company
Bloxwich Community Partnership is a registered charity that operates over two sites in the Bloxwich area, The Stan Ball Centre provides leisure activities, informal learning, care and support to adults and older people and is located in Bloxwich East ward, The Blakenall Centre incorporating The Electric Palace is a centre providing training, support and leisure activities for all ages is located in community facilities, sports facilities and youth activities.
We actively work with the most vulnerable people within our community from young people at risk of offending and exclusion from school to house bound and frail older people suffering from dementia, reduced mobility and other illness. We also engage with the wider local community providing a range of leisure and physical activities and social events encouraging socialisation and promoting health and well being enabling people to feel included and contribute to their community.
- Telephone
- 01922403351
- Location
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Stan Ball Centre
Abbotts Street
Walsall
West Midlands
WS3 3AZ
GB
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