Community Links Officer
5 months ago
**Job Title**: Community Links Officer
**Department**:Services
**Reports to**:Services Cluster Team Leader
**Base**: Lostock Hall
**Weekly hours**: 36
**Salary**: £20,363
**Position Summary**
Age Concern Central Lancashire provides a Dementia Community Links service to the population of Preston and South Ribble. This service is provided for adults with a diagnosis of Dementia (this includes people under 65 with a diagnosis of Dementia) and those with memory concerns (without a formal diagnosis).
The core purpose of the Dementia Community Links service is to focus on enablement for the individual service user, the reduction of social isolation, the maintenance of skills, whilst maintaining independent living and promoting quality of life wherever possible.
**Main Responsibilities**
- To enable service users to:
- Maintain or re-develop daily living skills and overcome practical and emotional issues.
- Undertake social pursuits, and/or maintain a community presence.
- Be involved in educational or creative activities.
- Obtain information on services which benefit them.
- To support service users to plan and set individualised goals and achievements.
- To review progress against agreed goals with the support of the team leader.
- To develop links with Age Concern and other local services/ activities for the benefit of service users.
- Work with the team to identify gaps in the provision of social groups. Set up new groups and provide ongoing practical support to ensure the group is sustainable.
- Recruit volunteers and provide support to them to ensure the ongoing delivery of groups.
- Maintain comprehensive, factual service user records and provide case studies.
**Duties**
- Achieve the level of computer competency as required for the role.
- Participate in and contribute to the organisation’s activities, events and meetings.
- Undertake other duties which may be required by the organisation that are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the role.
**Training**
The organisation is committed to support continuous professional development (CPD). There is an expectation that the post holder will complete mandatory and role specific training within the probationary period and maintain a level of competence throughout their employment with us. Training includes Safeguarding, GDPR and Health and Safety. This list is not exhaustive.
**Essential Skills and Attributes**
- This role requires an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
- Two years’ experience in community engagement role or similar.
- To demonstrate a good knowledge of how dementia affects the lives of individuals and their carers/families.
- Efficient time management and be flexible to meet the service needs.
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes.
- To demonstrate a commitment to the mission, vision and values of the organisation.
- To demonstrate professionalism, whilst having a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
**What we offer**
- Competitive Salary.
- Generous Pension Scheme of Employer Contribution of 6% and Employee Contribution of 2%.
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days per year (inclusive of Bank Holidays), additional 3 days provided after 3 years of service.
- An additional treat day off for your birthday.
- Free onsite parking at most of our facilities.
- Free tea and coffee in all our facilities.
- Access to free training and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to make a real difference in the community.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: Up to £20,363.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
-
Reception & Office Assistant
6 months ago
Lostock, United Kingdom Jangro Ltd Full time**Title**: Reception & Office Assistant **Purpose of the Job**: To provide administration and business support to cover daily duties of the business. **The Successful Applicant**: - Excellent administration abilities required in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience essential. - Professional and presentable to welcome guests to Head...
-
Domestic Cleaner
6 months ago
Lostock Hall, United Kingdom Smart Choice cleaning nw Full timeDrivers wanted. Do you have a caring nature with excellent attention to detail? If so then we have an exciting opportunity for you! At Smart Choice Cleaning NW we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the contribution of every team member. We offer great rates of pay, travel time and we look after and support our whole team. We...
-
Spar Lostock Hall
5 months ago
Lostock Hall, United Kingdom James Hall & Co Full time**SPAR Retail Assistant** **Contract Type**:Permanent **Hours of work**: 16 hours per week **Location**:SPAR Lostock Hall, 148-152, Brownedge Rd, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5AE **Salary**:Competitive Through our company owned stores division, G&E Murgatroyd, we own and operate over 150 SPAR stores across the north of England and are proud to offer our...
-
Sales and Finance Administrator
6 months ago
Lostock Hall, United Kingdom Campbells Caravans & Motorhomes Full timeCampbells Caravans is a reputable and widely recognised business within the Caravan and Motorhome industry. We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service to our customers and we are seeking a Sales and Finance Administration Specialist to join our team. Job Overview: Job Description for Sales and Finance Administrator. **Sales Admin** -...
-
Planning Enforcement Officer
6 months ago
Hall, United Kingdom Northumberland County Council Full timeJob Introduction **The Role** Planning Enforcement is an essential service which underpins the credibility, transparency and integrity of the planning decision making system. Northumberland County Council has plenty of Conservation Areas, Listed Buildings and has a mixture of commercial, industrial, residential and agricultural uses, Northumberland provides...
-
Physics & Engineering Lab Assistant
5 months ago
Hall, United Kingdom Bucks County Community College Full timeIt’s great to work at a place where people are truly committed to serving our students! We’re committed to bringing passion and energy to our College. Position is 25 hours per week and eligible for pro-rated benefits Major Job Duties:- Maintain all laboratory and manufacturing equipment, and order parts and laboratory supplies when needed.- Assist with...
-
Complaints Officer
6 months ago
Hall, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full timeJob Introduction Do you want to make a difference? If you do, then the Complaints Officer Duty role might be perfect for you, working in the Complaints and Feedback Team for Adult Social Care and Health. We’re looking for someone to work with us for six months on a secondment basis. We’ll help you develop your skills and make the most of this...
-
General Office Assistant
6 months ago
Hall, United Kingdom Sub-Tech Precision Full timeKey Responsibilities of the Role: 1. Upholding the best interests of STP Group at all times 2. Uphold all Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Legislation pertinent to STP Group 3. Uphold all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Policies supporting STP Group Business Management System 4. Reception Duties, answering telephone, welcoming...
-
Stock Office Clerk
6 months ago
Hall, United Kingdom Lineage Logistics Full timeReference: INDHP Stock Office Clerk - Days **Introduction** Lineage Logistics are the world's largest provider of temperature-controlled logistics. We store, prepare, and move food-based products for a variety of customers from major retailers to schools, hospitals, and restaurants. To support customer demand, we are currently seeking an Stock Clerk in...
-
Examinations Officer
6 months ago
Hall Green, United Kingdom OSC Recruitment Full time**Are you an experienced Exams Offer looking to join an established busy public exams centre who’s core is to deliver exceptional customer service and experience!** We are looking for a motivated and passionate **Examinations Officer **to join an established, thriving examination centre, supporting the team in the smooth running of the public examinations...
-
Christian Free Church Chaplain
5 months ago
Hall, United Kingdom HM Prison & Probation Service Full time**Details**: **Reference number**: - 340095**Salary**: - £33,104 - £34,694- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Other- Band 5**Contract type**: - Permanent**Type of role**: - Other**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**: -...
-
Probation Services Officer
5 months ago
Hall, United Kingdom HM Prison & Probation Service Full time**Details**: **Reference number**: - 302682**Salary**: - £23,637 - £29,046- Pro-rata**Job grade**: - Other- NPS Pay Band 3 National**Contract type**: - Permanent**Type of role**: - Other**Working pattern**: - Part-time**Number of jobs available**: - 1Contents Location About the job **Benefits**: Things you need to know Location - This position...
-
Public Health Consultant
5 months ago
Hall, United Kingdom Northumberland County Council Full timeJob Introduction Are you passionate about improving people’s health and wellbeing? Do you want to live and / or work in one of England’s most beautiful counties? Then we have the job for you! We are looking for a full-time Consultant in Public Health to join our friendly forward-thinking team. **The job**: If you have got what it takes to work with...
-
Office Administrator
6 months ago
Forest Hall, United Kingdom Coleman James Recruitment Full timeA key client of ours are seeking a Office Admin to join them on a full time permanent basis. For this particular role, they are seeking someone has excellent attention to detail, organised and keen to work within the built environment. The role: - Provide assistance and administration to the Project Managers and other senior management. - Liaising with all...
-
Site Administrator
6 months ago
Lostock, United Kingdom Imerys Full time**Site Administrator (Lostock)** **Salary £25,000 per annum** **36 hours a week: Monday - Friday If organisation and co-ordination is your ‘thing’ and you are looking for an opportunity to work as part of a friendly team in a flexible working environment then our Site Administrator role at our Lostock plant offers exactly that. Based at our Lostock...
-
Part Time Customer Service and Lead Generator
5 months ago
Lostock, United Kingdom James Robertshaw & Sons (1954) Ltd Full timeWe are looking for a new star to add to our busy office, working within our small and friendly sales office as part of the customer service team to give excellent service to our new and existing customers. James Robertshaw Ltd was established in 1860 and has continued to be a highly regarded designer, manufacturer and installer of quality bespoke Internal &...
-
Prison Library Assistant
5 months ago
Hall, United Kingdom Staffordshire County Council Full timeJob Introduction **Do you have a passion for reading, literacy, information and customer service? Are you looking for a unique and inspiring role?** We see our library roles as more of a vocation, because you’ll be part of a community of partners, providing a much-needed service to our library users. The library is crucial in supporting the wellbeing of...
-
Commercial Finance Analyst
2 months ago
Lostock, United Kingdom Jobwise Ltd Full timeAre you looking for a Commercial Financial Analyst role within a large and well known company? Would you like a position with fantastic career opportunities? This high profile employer based in Horwich with multiple sites in the UK is looking to expand their team. Along with a salary of up to £50,000, the role comes with hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus...
-
Primary Mental Health Worker
6 months ago
Darras Hall, United Kingdom Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full timeNorthumbria Healthcare Foundation Trusts Primary Mental Health Work Service has an exciting opportunity for 2 Band 6 Primary Mental Health Workers. These include roles are 2 year fixed terms contracts, working into the South East and Central localities in Northumberland. These posts are available due to the expansion of the early intervention offer to...
-
Women’s Specialist Custody Practitioner
5 months ago
Hall, United Kingdom Changing Lives Full time**About us** Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better. Our services across the...