Tooley Street, Southwark, London , Southwark, Peckham, Orient Street Short Breaks, London, SE11 4SR, London Bridge, Castlemead Estate, Camden, Peckham and Southwark, London (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£34275 - £40344 per annum
36 hours/week
Join Our Team as a Community Coordinator!
Are you passionate about creating vibrant, inclusive communities?
Do you have a knack for planning engaging activities that promote wellbeing and social inclusion?
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of residents with diverse needs?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Role:
Southwark Council is excited to announce the opening for a Community Coordinator within our newly commissioned Flexicare services. As a Community Coordinator, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life and wellbeing of residents living in our four Flexicare schemes. Your responsibilities will include designing, delivering, and evaluating a person-centred programme of recreational, social, and wellbeing activities that reflect the diverse needs, interests, and abilities of residents.
You will work closely with care providers, Adult Social Care, and the voluntary community sector to ensure that activities are inclusive, meaningful, and promote independence, connection, and a sense of community among residents. A key part of your role will involve speaking to residents to gain insights into activities they are interested in and reviewing feedback to ensure residents remain engaged and interested in the Flexicare activity offer.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable about person-centred practice and how to promote independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion through meaningful activity. You should have a strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and how to recognise and respond to potential concerns. Awareness of the barriers faced by older people and vulnerable adults, including those with physical, cognitive, or sensory needs, is essential.
You should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, staff, volunteers, and partners. Good organisational skills, including the ability to plan, prioritise, and coordinate activities across multiple sites, are crucial. IT skills sufficient to record activity data, maintain basic records, and communicate effectively using digital tools are also required.
Contact Information and Key Details:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chloe Harvey, Programme Manager at
Additional Information:
- Hours of Work: Full-time, with occasional work outside normal office hours to meet the needs of the service
- Contract Type: Permanent
- DBS Requirements: Enhanced DBS check required
Join us in making Southwark a place to be proud of, where everyone can realise their own potential and live a fulfilling life. Apply today and be a part of our dedicated team!
Benefits and more information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Recruitment Timeline:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on 29th June 2025
Shortlisting date/s: 2nd July 2025
Interview date/s: 14th July 2025
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.