Age Friendly Co-ordinator

Job location: Newry or Downpatrick

Salary: £30,451 - £32,234 per annum pro rata

Hours: 30

Worktime: 9am-5pm to be confirmed

Closing date: 07/02/2022

Employer: Newry, Mourne and Down Dist. Council

Business: Local Government

Address: O'Hagan House

Newry

Postcode: BT35 8DJ

Telephone: 028 30313085

Email: recruitment@nmandd.org

Website: www.newrymournedown.org/jobs

Job Duties: The Age Friendly Co-ordinator will be responsible for the coordination of activities of the partners engaged in the Age Friendly Strategic Alliance to ensure objectives and targets are met and effective integrated planning achieved. In doing so, the post holder will develop and deliver an action plan, to improve health, wellbeing and quality of life for older persons in the District. In achieving this the post holder will be supported by the Public Health Agency (PHA).

Qualifications / Experience: A minimum of a Level 4* qualification AndOne year's experience in:Successfully managing and delivering a variety of health and/ or community development based projects, with external agencies. Experience of developing and managing key partnerships and/or forums.Report writing and making appropriate recommendations.Or In lieu of qualification demonstrate 2 years experience.Experience of the development and implementation of funded projects.Be able to demonstrate competence in use of e-mail and Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Be able to demonstrate knowledge of Age related issues/ concerns affecting the elderly.Hold a full current driving licence and access to transport, or access to transport to meet the requirements of the post.Ability to work outside of normal office hours, including evenings, weekends and public/bank holidays.

Application Method: Please apply online at: https://www.newrymournedown.org/jobs (please copy and paste this link into your browser) Employer Ref: HR-SA21-161