Community Wellbeing Co-ordinator

Hours: 37 hours per week with one additional salary point for irregular pattern of work. Hours of work will include evenings and occasional weekends.

Duration: Fixed Term and temporary

Reports to: Team Leader – Community Health and Wellbeing

Responsible to: Community Wellbeing Manager

Location: Base to be confirmed upon appointment. Delivery and travel will be required across the Fermanagh and Omagh district council area.

Wages: Scale 4+1; SCP 10 – SCP 14; £27,694 – 29,540 per annum

Main Purpose of Job

The Community Wellbeing Co - Ordinator will be required to work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, to facilitate the planning and delivery of health and wellbeing projects, programmes, events, and activities across the Fermanagh and Omagh district area.

Main Duties and Responsibilities (across the district area)

• To work in partnership and liaise with internal (for example, Health Improvement, Outdoor Recreation etc.) and external (for example, statutory organisations such as the Public Health Agency, Western Health and Social Care Trust, community groups and organisations, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), schools etc.) stakeholders, to facilitate the delivery of community health and wellbeing plans, projects / programmes, events, and activities. This also includes supporting the development of volunteers as appropriate.

• Facilitate the delivery of key health and wellbeing initiatives to encourage and sustain participation across the age spectrum within the Fermanagh and Omagh area as per performance indicators outlined within Corporate / Community / service delivery plans and funded projects. There will also be a requirement to facilitate the delivery of programmes via various online platforms. All programmes, activities and events organised should be delivered in accordance with Council policy and procedures.

• Assist with the promotion of all service delivery elements including the use of social media.

• Attend and represent the Council at meetings as required including those with community and voluntary organisations.

• Assist in the development and delivery of intervention programmes as required, for example Physical Activity Referral Scheme (PARS), Move More, Cardiac Rehabilitation etc. or any other specialist intervention programmes identified.

• Facilitate the delivery of key corporate initiatives, for example, Leave no Trace, AED awareness in partnership with Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) across the district area within school and community settings etc.

• Facilitate the delivery of key corporate and service area including community and outdoor recreation events as required including assisting appropriate Council officers with the administration and planning of such.

• Co – ordinate and liaise with respective stakeholders to gain access to venues to facilitate programme delivery. This includes verification of insurances and completing risk assessments etc. to use the venue safely and effectively.

• Contribute towards monitoring and evaluation of funded projects, for example Healthy Towns which is delivered in partnership with the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Council Corporate and service delivery improvement plans, providing all required information for performance indicators as required.

• Manage and co – ordinate staff as required, for example, causal staff, volunteers etc. involved within the delivery of events, programmes (i.e. summer schemes), and activities. This includes collating time – sheets, checking qualifications, assisting with risk assessments, session plans etc.

• Maintain all equipment used as part of programmes to include inspections, cleaning and inventories and arrange for the safe transportation of all equipment to programme / event locations as required.

• Complete, record and file all Health and Safety policies and procedures in relation to the delivery of activities, programmes, and events. This includes risk assessments, session plans, accident report forms and any other relevant paperwork to ensure safe and effective delivery.

• Maintain knowledge and understanding of Council policies and procedures to ensure adherence; this includes, Safeguarding, General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), Health and Safety etc.

• Attend training as required to ensure compliance with Council corporate procedures and any other training deemed appropriate (for example, coaching awards) as part of service delivery.

• Assist with the opening, closing and general operation of Council and community facilities as required. This will also include the completion of health and safety checks (indoor / outdoor).

• Manage own workload to ensure effective service delivery.

• Completion of any other roles and responsibilities deemed appropriate and relevant to ensure effective service delivery whilst maintaining a positive Council image.

General

• To ensure full compliance with all Health and Safety at Work legislation in accordance with the Council’s Health and Safety at Work policy and all associated procedures and guidance and to be an advocate for high standards of Health and Safety performance.

• To comply with all the Council’s Policies and Procedures including the Employee Code of Conduct and the Employee and Councillor Working Relationship Protocol.

• To promote the Council’s equal opportunities policies and avoid all forms of discrimination as both an employer and a service provider.

• To implement, and adhere to, all Financial and Procurement policies and procedures.

• To undertake the duties of the post always in a manner that enhances and promotes the positive image of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.

• The postholder will be expected to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation. The above list should not be seen as an exhaustive list of duties and the postholder will be expected to undertake other relevant duties, as required.

Essential Criteria

Hold a Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Health and Leisure, Sports, Events or related discipline).

And

A minimum of one year’s relevant experience of: a) Organising health and wellbeing programmes which must include, planning and delivery of these programmes. b) Coaching independently, organising, and leading coaching sessions.

In the absence of a level 3 qualification, applicants must hold a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience pertaining to a) and b)

Hold a minimum of one coaching qualification which enables you to coach independently.

Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of participants and manage groups effectively.

Competence in the use of IT to include use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) packages and email.

A current valid driving licence to meet the needs of the post