Activities and Community Engagement Facilitator

Pilgrimsfriend; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable care organization in Harrogate seeks an engaging individual to connect with the community and local churches. The role requires a proactive evangelical Christian to organize events, build relationships, and support the care home residents. Responsibilities include leading volunteers, coordinating activities, and fostering community connections. Offering flexible hours, training, and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference through outreach and community engagement.

Benefits

5.6 weeks' holiday, including bank holidays

Paid DBS checks

Ongoing support from management

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Medicash

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Applicants must be evangelical Christians as per Occupational Requirement.
• Compassionate disposition with a proactive nature.
• Experience in engaging with the community and local groups is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Engage with local churches and community groups through newsletters.
• Present to community gatherings and organise events.
• Lead a team of volunteers to facilitate activities.
• Create stimulating monthly activities for care home residents.
• Organise community events like coffee mornings and open days.

Job description

Introduction

Could you do a job where you change lives? Do you enjoy connecting with people? Are you an open and straightforward person? Are you confident speaking in public? Would you enjoy being part of the local community and showcasing your home? If yes, what are you waiting for, apply now! This role is perfect for a proactive and compassionate Christian who enjoys connecting with our older residents and is able to engage with local churches & community groups.

Emmaus House is a charming care home situated in North Yorkshire that provides 22 residential care places, all with en-suite facilities. View our home here. a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours": https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w

Responsibilities

• Engaging with local Churches by sending out regular Newsletters.
• Visiting and presenting to the community and local churches.
• Building relationships with local ministers, pastors, vicars etc.
• Organising and facilitating special events and outings.
• Leading a team of volunteers.
• Creating monthly activities for residents.
• Co-ordinating and facilitating activities for the family members that will be stimulating and creative.
• Engaging with the wider community by organising community coffee mornings, Summer Fayres, open days etc.
• Additional duties when required.

Hours

Working hours: 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening or weekend events. Flexibility is essential.

Benefits

• Training & development.
• Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.
• 5.6 weeks' holiday, including bank holidays.
• Paid DBS checks.
• part of our friendly and committed staff team.
• Ongoing support from management.
• Flexible working: various working hours.
• Team events.
• Pension scheme.
• Care Friends referral.
• Medicash.
• Perkbox - including an Employee assistance programme.
• Long‑standing service rewards.
• Birthday rewards.

Qualifications

Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010)).

Closing Notice

We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented at present. Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if interested.