We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. We provide a range of services, including Domestic Abuse support, Modern Slavery assistance, Mental Health & Complex Needs care, and Criminal Justice. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.The service you will work in….Age Well Services are a key part of Wandsworth Council's approach to transforming adult social care and managing demand by enabling older people to retain, gain or regain independence; targeting preventative resources most effectively and ensuring value for money.At the heart of this approach is a vibrant voluntary and community sector (VCS) working in partnership with the Council, the NHS and other stakeholders (including businesses and faith groups) to help residents' access local services that enable them to improve or maintain their overall wellbeing and stay independent for longer.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the open access Age Well Roehampton Service, with a focus on using existing assets to support older residents in a range of locations including community venues This service builds on the growing evidence that older people are enabled to contribute to and receive support from their community when they live in age friendly communities that are designed to encourage physical activity and healthy eating and bring people of all ages togetherA day in this role looks like….As a Coordinator at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Older People Service. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible for are:Work with the Team Leader to reach older people who may be at risk of losing their independence and offer support to either aid recovery or delay deterioration in their health & wellbeing.Actively engage and work in partnership with statutory, voluntary, and independent sector services, and residents aged 60 plus themselves, to optimise local resources and local knowledge in developing service provision.Support older people from Roehampton to use health and wellbeing services and link them into their wider communitiesContinue to develop Age Well services by engaging in provider forums and sharing best practice and expertise.With the support of Hestia's Fundraising Team and the Team Leader, explore opportunities to leverage additional funding and resources from other sources.Coproduce programmes of activity to support the fostering of community agency by enabling community members to come together to create change and realise a sense of control in individuals to help improve their health.Support older people and other residents to initiate and run their own groups close to their homes based around the interests of their members.Recruit and supervise volunteers, making best use of volunteers across the programme.At times, outreach into people's homes and, where appropriate into hospitals for regular service users who are in hospital for extended periods of time.Explore ways to embed digital solutions into Health and Wellbeing Services as appropriate.Deliver pee
r support opportunities in a variety of ways including one-to-one advice, on-line support or face-to-face forums.Actively participate in any external evaluations of the service.Roll out participatory approaches to evaluation and information gathering.Work in partnership with the council and partners to evaluate the volume of need to ensure responsiveness and flexibility.Why Hestia?Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:Proven track record in developing services to address health and social care issues for a vulnerable populationExperience of recruiting, supervising, motivation and supporting volunteersExperience of co-ordinating Age Well /Public Health programmes, desirableResearch Skills and proven ability in partnership workingExcellent communication skills, both written, verbal and digitalSelf-starter - ability to work under one's own initiative and find creative solutions to support isolated community groupsOur commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionOur 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 employerHestia is pro
ud 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 StatementHestia 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 CandidatesIf 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.
