Four Voluntary and Community Sector organisations have come together and formed a partnership to deliver a targeted service to help older people in Essex. The “Community Agents Essex” service is a countywide network of agents and volunteers who support older people and their informal carers to find and develop independent living solutions from within their local community.
Community Agent – 4 Posts
- Chelmsford area (2 posts)
- Witham area
- Burnham on Crouch and South minster area
Salary £8.43 per hour plus travelling expenses
Flexible working hours between 10 and 20 hours per week (Minimum 10 hours)
We are looking for a Community Agent to operate in the Chelmsford, Witham and Burnham on Crouch areas within Essex. Full training and support will be provided but you will need a good knowledge of the local community and the district.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they can proactively engage with and support older people in the community often on a one to one basis. Working as part of a team you must have excellent spoken and written communication skills and possess the ability to solve problems. 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.
The closing date for all applications is: 2nd March 2018
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 12th March 2018
RCCE Equal opportunities monitoring questionnaire (pdf)
RCCE Equal opportunities monitoring questionnaire (doc)
To apply please complete an application form and equal opportunities form. These can be emailed to: enquiries@essexrcc.org.uk
Or posted to: Rural Community Council of Essex, RCCE House, Threshelfords Business Park, Inworth Road, Feering, Essex CO5 9SE
For more information about Community Agents please visit: www.communityagentsessex.org.uk
