JOB TITLE: OLDER PERSONS ACTIVITIES CO-ORDINATOR
LOCATION: Carrigtwohill Family Resource Centre, Carrigtwohill, Co.
Cork
REPORTING TO: Older persons advisory committee
PARTICULARS OF POST: This post is based on a **Apply on the
website**-hour working week (over 2 days), 1-year fixed term contract.
SALARY RANGE: € *. * -
€ *. *
OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:
The purpose of the role is to promote, maintain and improve individual
and community health by linking older persons into activities within
their community to improve their health and wellbeing.
KEY AREAS OF WORK:
* Support, develop and extend existing programmes available in
Carrigtwohill to engage older persons.
* Increase the level of active participation of older persons in
community programmes, services and activities.
* Assist in developing community links with local groups and
signpost older persons to services within the community and East Cork.
* Deliver health outcomes education and information through
organising workshops.
* Ensure compliance with all procedures for promoting and
safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults.
* Provide advice, information and raise awareness about relevant
services to be accessed.
* Record and evaluate the work and contribute to the development and
practice of the service.
* Work as part of a team and have a flexible approach to the role.
* Attend staff meetings and other relevant meetings pertinent to the
role.
* Any other work that the Management/Co-ordinator deem necessary.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with and
engage older persons in community programmes, services and activities.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Ability to assess and respond to the needs of older persons.
* Collaborative mind-set, with experience in building partnerships
with local services.
* Good timekeeper and able to manage workload effectively.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Prior experience of working with older people an advantage but not
necessary.
* Undergoing Garda Vetting will be a compulsory part of the role.
TO APPLY:
Please email Cover Letter and CV to *, copying
*. The closing date for applications is 5pm on
Friday 6th Dec *.
This post is funded by the HSE Cork North Community Work Department,
Cork Kerry Community Healthcare.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
