Neighbourhood Co-ordinator (3 posts)

1 November 2016
Temporary
Full Time
37
18 months
Countywide
£25,694 - £29,854 p.a.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for three Neighbourhood Co-ordinators to work with communities across Nottinghamshire to develop an age friendly approach to tackling isolation and loneliness.

Age Friendly Nottinghamshire aims to recognise that as people get older, they face increasing challenges and in an age friendly community, where the physical and social environment supports people to age actively can bring huge benefits.

The Neighbourhood Co-ordinators will support communities to find solutions which make a difference to vulnerable people facing isolation and loneliness. An ideal Neighbourhood Co-ordinator will have the following skills and experiences:

  • Have a understanding of the needs of vulnerable people
  • Be committed to people being included in and supported by their communities
  • Enthusiastic about developing community connections
  • Committed to operating in a way which is inclusive, non-discriminatory and promotes equality
  • Good at communicating with a variety of people
  • Skilled in energising and motivating people to work together
  • Flexible in terms of availability and approach to providing support

As a Neighbourhood Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for identifying and mapping community assets and skills in relation to isolation and loneliness alongside mobilising communities to be creative and develop activities which supports social action.

These posts are fixed term for a period of 18 months. Some evening and weekend working will be required

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Neighbourhood Coordinator JD and PS.pdf – 144KB

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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