Role(s) currently available:
Published 25/04/2024
1) Community Agent - Maldon (South) - This is a permanent, home-based part time position.
Do you enjoy or want a
rewarding role working for a local charity, supporting adults to live
independently? (This is not
a carers role).
We are a network of people
who provide advice and guidance to adults; in particular older people, but it
can be anyone over 18 who requires a home visit to help them to remain living
in their own homes. We’re also here to help Informal carers.
The job involves visiting people in their own homes – on an appointment system – and explaining the help and support that is available to meet their individual needs. It is not a personal caring role.
The job is flexible to fit
around personal/family commitments, working between 15 and 20 hours a week .
The starting salary is £12.00 per hour plus travelling expenses. Full training and support will be provided but you must have a good knowledge of the local community and the district.
You must be able to demonstrate that you can proactively engage with and support people in the community often on a one-to-one basis. Working as part of a wider team, we form a network of agents covering Essex. You must have excellent spoken and written communication skills and possess the ability to problem solve. You must have good IT skills, a full driving licence and use of your own car.
All appointments will be
subject to a DBS check.
Applications are preferred
using the application form
All applications or enquiries should be sent to: sarah.sapsford@essexrcc.org.uk
To apply visit https://www.communityagentsessex.org.uk/Vacancies/Community_Agent_Posts.aspx
2) Rural Housing Enabler
Rural Community Council of Essex
(RCCE) has a vacancy within our Community Engagement Team.
Part time Rural Housing Enabler
Hours: 21 hrs
per week. starting salary £26,000 (pro rata).
Fixed Term
until 31st March 2025
At RCCE, we
believe that communities have the power to effect change and one of the most
important areas a rural community can do this is with housing. People often
find themselves priced out of the area where their support network, family or
job is, and our Rural Housing Enabler Service is crucial in helping rural
communities find solutions to this important issue.
RCCE are
delighted that with government funding, we can increase our Rural Housing
Enabler Service, to help build on the excellent work already being done to
bring forward more affordable rural housing in Essex. This often begins with
helping communities identify their local housing needs and then supporting them
to bring forward the schemes they need and want.
This is an
exciting time to join RCCE as we expand our team. You will work with the Senior
Rural Housing Enabler to promote the service across Essex and provide advice
and guidance for parishes, including helping them identify their local housing
needs and support them through the process of bringing forward a development.
You will produce case studies, provide administrative support to our Rural
Housing Advisory Group meetings, and keep up to date with local and national
policy, as well as being involved with training and network events.
To be
successful in the role you need to be versatile, a good communicator, who
enjoys engaging with groups and individuals. Experience of, or ability to
present to parish councils and groups is required, as well being able to
prioritise and problem solve. The capacity to understand policies and manage
and create new partnerships will help you in the role.
If you have a
can-do attitude with an understanding of the challenges that rural communities
face and have a passion for enabling and enthusing people, then we would love
to hear from you.
There will be
some evening and weekend working, but time off in lieu is given for this work.
This post
requires you to have a full driving licence and access to a car.
Contact: Sarah Sapsford (Community Engagement & Services Manager) - sarah.sapsford@essexrcc.org.uk
To apply you must complete an application form and an equality monitoring form:
Published: Updated 24/10/23
Find Your Active - Community Connector
Physical activity is essential to our health and wellbeing and building on the success of the pilot project initiated by Active Essex and Essex County Council, RCCE are pleased to be recruiting for Find Your Active Community Connectors to ensure physical activity is a top priority for everyone.
Find Your Active Community Connectors work within local communities and alongside United in Kind Coaches and other Essex Wellbeing teams, to support people to find their active. Whether that is within an existing group, club, activity or helping create something new.
The post is fixed term until 31st May 2024 (with possibility of project extension)
Location: This is a district wide role and currently we are looking for a Connector in the Chelmsford district.
Hours approx: 10-12 hrs per week, per district. We offer Flexible hours (majority of time is Mon-Fri, with some weekend and evening work as required). There is the opportunity to cover more than one district. Working days are negotiable.
Salary: £22,000 FTE (actual salary is based on number of districts. FTE pro rata)
Annual Leave: 33 days (including bank holidays) pro rata
For further information about the role please click here
Forms to complete as part of the application:
