The St Vincent de Paul Society (or as it is often known - the SVP) is an international Christian charity dedicated to tackling poverty by providing practical help to those in need through local community projects and a network of 10,000 volunteer members.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 16 hours per week working Monday to Friday.

Salary = £20,000 (pro-rata)

Contract Type = Fixed Term contract for 12 months

Holidays = The society offers 33 days holiday per year which includes bank holidays (pro-rata).

Benefits = Generous pension & Life assurance schemes.

The main duties of the Project Coordinator will include -

• Managing functions delivered to older people and members of the community at the Tower House Support Centre.
• Organising a range of activities for older people aimed at combatting isolation and wellbeing.
• Managing the Tower House budget ensuring that services are delivered within guidelines.
• Developing existing activity groups so they continue to meet the needs of the service users.
• Providing advice and information on a range of issues concerning older people.
• Recruiting, supporting and training volunteers.
• Completing written reports when required.

The successful Project Coordinator will have experience in working with older people. It is essential for the candidate to demonstrate the following -

• Educated to degree level.
• A clear understanding of the issues effecting older people, including those living with Dementia and safeguarding.
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Great organisational and time management skills including project management experience.
• First-hand experience of organising and delivering support centre activities.
• Ability to work under own initiative with minimal supervision.
• IT skills.
• Patience and the ability to empathise with older people.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Empathy with the Society's ethos and values.

A familiarity of Catholic Church structures and experience of catering facilities would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please get in contact. Please email me (Charlotte Fry) a copy of your CV in the first instance.

Community Base do not take part in the recruitment process. If you wish to apply for any of the opportunities advertised, please contact the organisation direct.

Closing date Friday, August 25th 2017