Good Energy Club Coordinator

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a GEC Coordinator to play a pivotal role in our Mental Health Service in Kingston.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

As a GEC Coordinator, you will act as the central point of contact for volunteers and members of the Good Energy Club, coordinating a varied programme of physical activity, wellbeing groups, and community-based opportunities that promote health, independence, and social inclusion. You will recruit, train, support, and retain volunteers, ensuring a positive and consistent volunteering experience that reflects the diverse needs of service users. Working closely with community partners, healthcare professionals, and internal teams, you will develop strategic relationships, manage project budgets, maintain accurate records and outcome data, secure funding opportunities, and promote the club's activities. You will also empower members to shape and participate in the project, helping to increase engagement in physical activity and improve overall wellbeing.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

In this role, you will need experience delivering sports, wellbeing, or physical activity programmes to a diverse range of participants, including individuals with mental health support needs. You will possess a strong understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing mental health difficulties and demonstrate excellent communication, engagement, and customer service skills. Experience of managing groups, coordinating stakeholders, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential. You should be highly organised, capable of producing reports, maintaining accurate records, and managing administrative responsibilities effectively. Strong time-management skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently are important, alongside a flexible and proactive approach to supporting service users and delivering high-quality services.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.