Community Coordinator

Hours: 24 hours per week (Mon-Thur 9.30am-3.30pm) May vary as service grows.

The Place & Space Community Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the development and running of the Place & Space Community Day Opportunities service. We are expecting the service to expand into multiple areas in the Scottish Borders.

The post holder will be responsible for leading the day opportunity service open Monday-Thursday from 10am-3pm. Place & Space Day Opportunities will provide specialist day opportunities in the community for older adults, and people living with dementia The post holder will be responsible for enhancing wellbeing and promoting positive experiences for people living with dementia, as well as providing informal respite time for their loved ones.
- MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Co-ordinates and facilitates the day opportunity service
- Collects and evaluates data on referrals, attendance, and outcomes
- Assists with the recruitment and support of volunteers to support the service.
- Work with the support worker to plan and facilitate an exciting programme of activities including cognitive stimulation; music, games, arts & crafts and reminiscing in line with the individual needs.
- Liaising with external agencies including sourcing, budgeting, and booking external entertainment.
- Liaise with appropriate volunteers and external organisations in order to expand and enhance the service.
- Maintain full and accurate records using the relevant systems and documentation, in order to monitor, record and evaluate individual and group participation and its success.
- Foster good community relations and assist in the organisation of fund-raising initiatives
- Assist in actively promoting the day opportunity profile within the community
- Be responsible for your own Health and Safety and that of anybody else who may be affected by your activities programme.
- Participate in staff meetings as and when required
- Work with the Chief Executive to deliver new initiatives
- Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times and operate within all policies and procedures

This job duties list is not exclusive, and all staff will be required to complete reasonable work as required by the company.
- QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
- Experience in the field of Older Adults, Mental Health and/or Dementia is ideal.
- Ability to work flexibly, adapting to the needs and issues of attendees.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with attendees though non-verbal methods.
- Able to liaise and work with volunteers, external suppliers, and organisations to enhance the programme of activities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening skills; able to communicate with a diverse range of people and organisations
- Good ICT skills
- Effective time management skills.
- Highly organised, able to prioritise workload.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective time management skills.
- Highly organised and self-motivated.
- To be a team player with the ability to use own initiative. Including taking ownership of own workload.
- SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
- Use of Microsoft software, including using Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher for creating activity resources and keeping records.
- Use of internet for educational purposes and to remain up to date with any changes.
- Use of Sharepoint, sharing files and ensuring that any changes to documents are done in a timely manner to minimise disruption. 
- Use of Telephone and digital communication such as Teams and Zoom to liaise with attendees, families, and external providers.

Additional Notes:
**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.04 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person