Community Development Coordinator

About The Role Amazing opportunity to join the team at Abbott Lodge as a Community Development Coordinator on a 12 month fixed term contract.The Community Development Coordinatorwill work closely with the team and residents to develop the community work of Abbott Lodge helping to improve the health social and welfare outcomes of the service. This will involve developing both internal community activity and outreach work increasing Abbott Lodge's presence in the local community. They will also engage creatively with partner organisations who provide meaningful activities, education, training and health and well being opportunities. What you will be doing: Liaising with residents to enable the development and delivery of a program of in-house meaningful activities based on client need and aspirations across the services. Assisting support workers and service manager in developing the voice of the residents in all aspects of the life of Abbott Lodge Identifying partner agencies and organisations who provide meaningful activities, education, training, and employment opportunities, relevant to individual client need and engage them in the program of activities delivered Engaging with clients and the local community utilising Social Media platforms to promote activities and communicate with clients in the service. Working in partnership with the Support Workers to address clients’ feelings of isolation and social exclusion whilst breaking down barriers by (not an exclusive list) ensuring a holistic support package is provided to clients encouraging client involvement in the community supporting delivery of Passport to Independence and AQA Modules About You You will instinctively share Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, loving your work, helping people to thrive and always finding a way to be effective.You will need to have: Proactive and self-motivated with a can do attitude Experience of or knowledge related to working with homeless people and / or supporting vulnerable people or groups, Proven capacity to deal successfully with difficult and complex situations Track record of successful working with local community and voluntary sector, partner agencies and recruiting, inducting and supporting a range of volunteers Successful fundraising experience at a local community level Be able to build trusting, professional relationships and have a high level of resilience. Take an asset-based approach to empowering people to develop their skills, strengths and talents. Benefits of working at Salvation Army Homes: £100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service (for permanent staff) 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days An extra day off on your birthday A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line) Pension with life assurance Discounted private medical insurance Loans available for financial emergencies Occupational Sick Pay A full Induction package and training relevant to the role Long service awards from 2.5 years Support to learn and develop your career