Community Engagement Coordinator
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Summary
As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you'll drive the Meaningful Activities Programme, building strong relationships with partners in Lewisham and beyond. You'll be the single point of contact for external agencies, promoting services and creating opportunities for young people aged 16-21. Responsibilities include relationship building, referral pathway development, volunteer management, and reporting.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Promote & Broker Relationships
- Develop Referral Pathways
- Volunteer Programme Management
- Volunteer Development
- Supervise Volunteers
- Represent Our Service
- Maintain Service Environment
- Resource Management
- Multi-Agency Collaboration
- Local Forums & Partnerships
- Compliance & Reporting
Apply today and be part of something truly extraordinary!
Exciting Opportunity in Lewisham! Become Our Community Engagement Coordinator and Enrich Young Lives!
Are you a dynamic and passionate individual with a talent for building strong community relationships? Do you have the drive to create impactful opportunities for young people? If so, we want YOU to join our team!
About Us:
We are a forward-thinking provider in Lewisham, dedicated to transforming the lives of young people aged 16-21 with complex support needs. Our mission is to provide a supportive and empowering environment that guides them towards independence and a brighter future.
Your Role:
As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will be the driving force behind our Meaningful Activities Programme, creating opportunities for young people by building robust relationships with statutory and third sector specialist partners in the borough and beyond. You will be the single point of contact (SPOC) for external agencies and promote our service at borough-wide networking and practice development days.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote & Broker Relationships: Champion our service to external agencies and cultivate positive multi-agency relationships to create opportunities for service users to access wider provisions.
- Develop Referral Pathways: Establish robust referral pathways into statutory and third sector providers in the borough.
- Volunteer Programme Management: Recruit, train, and manage a team of volunteers and peer mentors to support service users and enrich our activities programme.
- Volunteer Development: Ensure volunteers are trained to provide information, support, and signposting to relevant services, offer advice and encouragement, and empower young people to make positive and informed life choices.
- Supervise Volunteers: Provide individual and group supervision for volunteers.
- Represent Our Service: Attend and participate in relevant meetings, presenting reports and giving presentations as required.
- Maintain Service Environment: Ensure the service environment is well-maintained, clean, tidy, and safe, addressing any issues directly or through relevant third parties.
- Resource Management: Use resources efficiently, ensuring proper use and security, and working within budget and financial limits.
- Multi-Agency Collaboration: Maintain professional relationships and appropriate confidentiality while working in a multi-agency setting.
- Local Forums & Partnerships: Attend local forums to develop partnerships, establish volunteer recruitment pathways, and create multi-agency working opportunities.
- Compliance & Reporting: Adhere to protocols and policies of statutory agency partners, respond to complaints, challenge anti-social behaviour, and maintain up-to-date records and reports.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Role: Be the catalyst for creating meaningful opportunities and transforming young lives.
- Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a vibrant, fast-paced setting where your contributions make a real difference.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in community engagement, volunteer management, and multi-agency collaboration.
- Supportive Team: Work with a passionate team of professionals dedicated to excellence and positive change.
What We’re Looking For:
- Energetic and enthusiastic individual with a passion for empowering young people.
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in community engagement, volunteer management, or related fields.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively in a multi-agency setting.
Ready to Transform Lives? Apply Now!
Join us in our mission to empower young people in Lewisham. Be the community champion who creates impactful opportunities and enriches their lives. Apply today and be part of something truly extraordinary!