Network Hope Activities Worker FT 35hrs per week (9 Month Contract - Cover

Our members are looking for an enthusiastic indovidual to join our Network Hope Activities team as staff cover for 9 months.  

You will work under the direction of the Project Manager and alongside, tutors to deliver activities, support networks, health and wellbeing and training support to beneficiaries and to recruit, train and support a network of volunteers to facilitate the support groups. 

The role will involve collaboration with other local businesses and third sector organisations to deliver the activities. This Project’s aim is to support vulnerable disabled people (including those with learning disabilities, autism and those affected by mental health issues and their families) through consistent provision of health and wellbeing activities, pathways into employment training, sport and social activities, advice, signposting and peer support based both at our Resource Centre in W10 and out in the community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  
 
1. Supporting Tutors, volunteers, senior staff and beneficiaries 
 
Utilising EPM’s resources to lead in locally sourcing beneficiaries and volunteers from the local community. Liaise with the NHS and Social Services, partner providers and schools, colleges, community centres, voluntary organisations and referral agencies. 

·         Facilitate and support local support groups, 

·         Plan, arrange and run a variety of activities and training programmes. 

·         Recruit and support a network of volunteers to co-facilitate support groups and activities 

·         Under the direction of The Project Manager conduct home visits to assess the needs of the families and inform them of support available through Network Hope. 

·         Arrange the selection and delivery of healthy food and drinks and running the catering and gardening training groups. 

·         Work with sports and fitness tutors to ensure all equipment used in sports/fitness sessions are secure and meet health and safety standards. 

·         Coordinate and oversee respite and peer group support to the families. 

·         Develop, monitor, update and review individual action plans for all beneficiaries. 

·         Conduct evaluation reports (including case studies) and work with senior management to collate the information. 

·         Assist senior management in leading  advisory group meetings and lead/facilitate local support group meetings. 

          Other duties as required