Role Overview The purpose of this role is to support and empower local older people’s community groups from Mid and East Antrim by collaborating with them to co-design action plans to enhance their capacity through targeted interventions, and promote good governance, sustainability, and succession planning. The role involves identifying and addressing training needs, facilitating age-friendly training programs, and fostering volunteering opportunities to strengthen community engagement. Additionally, the role supports groups in securing funding, managing budgets, and organizing activities that promote the wellbeing of older people. By providing regular updates, monitoring progress, and distributing a monthly e-zine, the role ensures effective communication, resource sharing, and the sustained development of vibrant, self-sufficient older people’s groups. Key Responsibilities 1. Community Development & Engagement • To work with Older Peoples Groups in a co-design process to develop action plans • To develop the capacity of existing local Older Peoples community groups through a range of interventions • To support Older People’s community groups to access and facilitate activities which support the wellbeing of local Older People • To promote and encourage volunteering opportunities for local Older People and match volunteers to local Older People’s community groups 2. Capacity Building, Training & Sustainability • To support the development of good governance, succession planning and sustainability for Older People’s community groups • To identify the training needs of local Older People’s community groups and provide appropriate, age-friendly training programmes (directly or via partner organisations) • To identify and share funding opportunities and support Older People’s groups to develop skills in applying for funding 3. Programme Management & Communications • To provide regular written progress reports and ensure monitoring and evaluation is carried out in line with agreed specifications • To manage a project budget in line with agreed funding • To compile and distribute a monthly e-zine with relevant information on support, opportunities and training Person Specification Qualifications & Experience A recognised 3rd level qualification, with 1 years’ experience of working in the field of health and / or community development OR 3 years’ full-time experience of working in the field of health and / or community development. Skills & Abilities Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to engage, support and work with community groups. Good organisational and project coordination skills. Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate activities or programmes. Knowledge of or ability to support training, funding and development needs. Competent in administration, reporting and information sharing. Circumstances Full driving licence and access to a car for business purposes or access to a form of transport that will meet the travel requirements of the post. Ability to work evenings and weekends if required. To comply with all Agewell policies and procedures. Desirable Criteria Previous experience within a charity. Knowledge and understanding of service provision for older people provided by statutory and voluntary agencies including Agewell, local older people groups and health & social primary and secondary care services. For a full application pack, please visit www.meaap.co.uk/recruitment