Move More Champions, Be Active - Active Partnership

Active Partnership; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking individuals to become Move More Champions in Luton. This position is ideal for candidates who are embedded in the community, eager to engage and support local individuals in increasing physical activity. Successful candidates will work closely with community members and stakeholders while enjoying flexibility in their roles. Training opportunities and a healthy work-life balance are offered.

Benefits

Flexible office and hybrid working

Healthy work/life balance

Training and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for working with the community and supporting individuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Experience in community-based roles is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the community and understand their needs.
• Remove barriers to physical activity opportunities.
• Work with partners to improve community engagement.

Skills

Community engagement

Listening skills

Supportive attitude

Communication skills

Job description

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Move More Champions, Be Active - Active Partnership

This is a great chance for multiple individuals to be a Move More Champion. Be Active are looking for someone who enjoys working with others and cares about their community to become an Ambassador. The positions are ideal for individuals with a passion for working with the community who can listen and support to open doors and make connections to help increase physical activity. Understanding the needs of the local community and working with the community to understand the barriers and to then work closely with partners to improve the opportunities is essential.

About Move More Champions, Be Active - Active Partnership

Be Active are looking for someone who enjoys working with others and cares about their community to become an Ambassador. The positions are ideal for individuals with a passion for working with the community who can listen and support to open doors and make connections to help increase physical activity.

Understanding the needs of the local community and working with the community to understand the barriers and to then work closely with partners to improve the opportunities is essential.

The successful candidate will be community based reporting to Be Active but also supported by Luton Borough Council Social Inclusion Unit.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is already embedded in the community or who is able to clearly communicate with people, listen and support proactively. Building connections with multiple stakeholders will be essential.

Responsibilities

Be Active aims to be a diverse, inclusive organisation that values lived experience and is reflective of the communities we work with. We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences and backgrounds. The role involves engaging with the community, listening to needs, removing barriers, and working with partners to improve opportunities for physical activity. The successful applicants will be based in the community, reporting to Be Active and supported by the Local council.

Benefits

• Flexible office and hybrid working
• Healthy work/life balance
• Training and personal development opportunities.

This post will involve some flexibility around working from home and other bases as well as working evenings when the community need arises.

Other Information

The successful applicants will be subject to a DBS disclosure for this position.

Contact Johnathan Rudland if you would like to find out more and have an informal discussion about this post.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.

Active Luton recognises that safeguarding children, families, adults and its workforce is a shared responsibility and is committed to creating an open and inclusive culture which actively promotes the wellbeing of all.

Although we recognise and acknowledge that children and adults with care and support needs are most at risk, as an organisation we also recognise that it is our responsibility to keep everyone safe and protected from harm.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child/vulnerable adult protection screening appropriate to the post, which may include checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the role. If you would like to access this scheme, please make this clear to us when you apply.