Age Concern Colchester and North East Essex is a Charitable Organisation that is focused on making life better for individuals in later life. The current services that we provide cover: –
Identifying benefit entitlements and supporting applications for those 60+ – £1.6m per year in benefits entitlements
Providing a befriending service to more than 350 individuals in later years
Supplying information and advice on practical support services around the home for those in later years
Offering emotional support and referral to specialist bereavement and end of life services
Connecting people in later years via community hubs, activities, and interest groups
The charity has gone through significant growth over the last couple of years and is now an independent charity that reaches people throughout Colchester, Witham, and North East Essex.
Club and Activity Coordinator – 15hrs North East Essex Tendring Area
What will you do?
Network with organisations, agencies and parishes to identify the gaps for clubs and activities in hard to reach communities
Promote activities and clubs within in the North East Essex area
Engage with Communities to support in the set up of clubs and activities for people living in later years
Recruit, manage, train and retain activity Volunteers who will support Clubs and activities in various locations
Promote healthy living and well-being through activity
Support anyone affected by Dementia to access clubs and activities
Work alongside Volunteers in the Veranda and other venues
Collect feedback to check activity is enjoyable and engaging
Record attendance, outcomes and case studies
Promote the befriending and dementia service in areas that older people may be socially isolated, due to rurality or people affected by dementia.
Develop internal and external referrals so that attendees improve their life
What will you engage volunteers to do in their local community?
Meet and greet attendees in a friendly, inclusive and supportive way
Set up, run and close down activities.
Manage subs and refreshments
What are your qualities?
You will need to be friendly, outgoing, confident and able to juggle a range of priorities well
You will be comfortable using a laptop and a data recording system as well as email and MS office
Able to understand the confidential nature of our work and put in place relevant safeguarding procedures
You will have a genuine desire to make a difference to people in very challenging personal circumstances
You will need an understanding of Dementia and supporting anyone affected by dementia (training will be available)
Be welcoming and empathetic to people living in later years
Believe in empowering individuals to live an independent life
Be encouraging and energetic, positive and patient
Willing to work as part of a team and support other team members
What do you need to consider before applying?
All our staff and volunteers go through the DBS process and thorough vetting (no costs)
You will need to have a car, licence and business class insurance as there is travel across North East Essex
Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage
Experience in group facilitation an advantage
Previous knowledge of Food hygiene, health and safety procedures and risk assessments desirable
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
What do we offer?
Age Concern is a friendly and enjoyable place to work. We work hard but also enjoy some downtime together. Due to the nature of our work, this is essential because we all have tougher days and need to be there to work through these days when they happen.
The organisation is growing our reach and activity because of the high demand for support. It is an exciting time to be a part of what we are doing, and this opportunity is about genuinely making a big difference to people. We take great pride in what we do, who we help and how we transform lives.
The role is Fixed term for one year for 15 hours a week with flexible working between the hours of 8.30 am – 5 pm and covering days between Mon – Fri.
2 December 2021 — 09:00 – 16:30 NALC member: £50 — Non-member: £175 (prices exclude VAT and booking fees) Sponsors: BHIB Councils Insurance, Blachere Illumination and CCLA
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives, our communities and our country in so many ways. As a vital part of local government, local (parish and town) councils stepped up and responded to the crisis and supported their communities and residents. Being at the centre of community effort has further cemented their role in providing local leadership. It is why local councils are pivotal to building back stronger and better and to shaping thriving, resilient future communities.
This one-day online conference will be your chance to hear from high-profile experts and leading figures from local and central government and national organisations.
You will have a chance to discuss and debate the key issues facing your communities, network and share good practice with fellow councillors, clerks and council staff from across England, and connect with sector-specific suppliers in our innovative online exhibition.
The online conference includes:
Opportunity to hear direct from the NALC chair
Five inspiring and thought-provoking keynote sessions which include a Q&A segment
Four practical workshops running simultaneously (repeated twice) providing advice, guidance and insights
A dedicated sector-specific exhibition marketplace with information on products and services with 1-2-1 meetings available in real-time
Meet the conference headline sponsors (BHIB Councils Insurance, Blachere Illumination and CCLA)
All keynote and workshop sessions recorded and available after the event
Two coffee breaks and a lunch break to refresh, network and visit the exhibition marketplace
Online cafe to meet and connect with other attendees
To apply for this position please download and complete the three-part application
form at the bottom of this page and send it to hr@mindinwestessex.org.uk by the closing date
of 5th July 2021.
Interview date 22nd July via zoom
Salary: £31,365pa which equates to current Agenda for Change Band 6
(+ fringe HCAP)
Training: To be eligible for this post the post holder will be required to attend the programme
specific Supervisor course at the University of Reading. Acceptance for this post will
be dependent on passing an interview with both Mind in West Essex and University
of Reading (UoR). The course details are yet to be confirmed but it will be
approximately 25 days part time with about 1/3 face to face and the rest online.
UoR entry requirements click here
To read the full job description please click here
Link to Health Education England website for further information:
To apply for this position please download and complete the three-part application
form at the bottom of this page and send it to hr@mindinwestessex.org.uk by the closing date of 12 pm
2nd July 2021.
Interview date: July 19th 2021 via zoom
To apply for this position please download and complete the three-part application
form from the bottom of this page and send it to hr@mindinwestessex.org.uk by the closing date of 12 pm
25th June 2021.
Interview date: 12th – 14th July via zoom
A webinar on the challenges of working in the voluntary sector. Appreciation and understanding of the role of the sector, caring for yourselves and each other.
Wednesday 7th July @ 4pm (via Teams)
Dr Leon Fletcher-Tomenius and Magnus Irvine of Here For You service will facilitate a reflective practice session for managers during a 50 mins to an hour online reflective space.
This will be a space for managers to talk about their recent experience of working through the pandemic and how this has impacted on them with a particular focus on the challenges of the changing environment, understanding of the role of the sector and being reactive not proactive.
Mental and physical health are closely related. People who live with long-term physical conditions are twice as likely to have poor mental health as those who do not. It is highly likely that this has increased further during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We spoke with people living with long-term conditions, their family members and the healthcare professionals who work with them, to understand the relationships between having a long-term illness and people’s emotional and mental wellbeing, and to identify ways of improving people’s experiences and outcomes.
The report shows the impact long-term conditions can have on people, their relationships and jobs; what helps; what support is already available and works; and what needs to change to better emotionally support people living with long-term physical ill-health. We are aware that in many places clinicians are supporting people with their mental health, but it is not always the case that emotional wellbeing is brought up.
If you work in healthcare, social care, the voluntary sector or not-for-profit sector in Essex or Hertfordshire and need someone to talk to, we are here for you.
You can call us 24/7 to confidentially to talk through any problems you’re facing, whatever they may be.
0344 257 3960 (Also available to those working in Essex and Hertfordshire organisations, but based elsewhere.)