Community Engagement Coordinator - Family Hubs Hailsham
Job description
Job Introduction Do you want to be part of an exciting new project in East Sussex? Do you want to make a real impact on the lives of local families and communities? If you do then this might be the role for you. The Family Hubs programme is a new and exciting initiative which looks to provide support for local children and families and the Community Engagement Coordinator is integral in making this happen. We are looking for motivated individuals who are:- Creative Self-motivated Good organisers Able to shape the activities and services that are offered to families within the community Good communicators and able to build relationships with members of the community We are looking for a Community Engagement Coordinators to be part of the Family Hubs Team in the Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford area in East Sussex. As a Community Engagement Coordinator you should be interested in working in a community environment working closely with the Community Engagement Manager to identify volunteering opportunities within the Family Hubs as well as being part of the development of the new Family Hubs programme which looks to provide support for local children and families. The Family Hubs will support the Early Help Service by recognising that all families need support at different times and will aim to offer early intervention in order to ensure that babies and children have the best start in life. The best thing about working for East Sussex is knowing every person who works here cares about our residents and wants to achieve the best outcomes for them. Casey, Project Officer Interviews will be face to face and held within two weeks of the vacancy closing. For an informal chat about the role then please contact the Family Hubs Programme Manager, Tina Pelini, 07828 782812. To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above. Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch. Company Information East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. Package Description
