Community Inclusion Officer

Job Title: Community Initiatives Coordinator Wales

Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

Salary: £30,500 per annum pro rata, plus £1,000 annual car allowance

Vacancy

Location:

Wales - Based from one of Perthyn's offices in Talgarth, Swansea, Pembroke Dock, Llanelli or Cardiff, with regular travel across Wales.

Perthyn is a values-led not-for-profit organisation supporting people to live full, active and rewarding lives. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to be visible, valued and involved in their local community, and we work alongside people we support to help them achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

Everything we do is guided by our values:

• Integrity - We act honestly and ethically.
• Empowerment - We support people to make choices and achieve their goals.
• Innovation - We embrace new ideas and creative solutions.
• Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions.
• Inclusivity - We value diversity and participation.
• Belonging - We create environments where people feel valued and connected.
• Accomplishment - We celebrate achievements and support potential.
• Resilience - We remain adaptable and determined when facing challenges.

As Community Initiatives Coordinator, you will help bring these values to life by creating and leading innovative community initiatives, employment pathways and volunteering opportunities that increase inclusion, community presence and meaningful participation for people we support across Wales.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion, confident building partnerships, and motivated by creating opportunities that help people achieve their goals. You will be comfortable working independently, developing new ideas and turning them into successful community initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on one of Perthyn's key strategic aims:

"Perthyn and the people we support will be visibly present, active and contributing to every local community we work within."

As Community Initiatives Coordinator, you will play a central role in developing opportunities that enable people we support to become more involved in their communities, develop new skills, pursue employment and volunteering opportunities, and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.

You will work collaboratively with Regional Managers, Supported Living Managers, community organisations, businesses and other stakeholders to identify and create meaningful opportunities for participation, inclusion and personal development.

This role requires a proactive, creative and innovative individual who can turn ideas into practical projects that deliver positive outcomes for people we support.

• Promoting inclusion and increasing opportunities for meaningful community participation.
• Researching, developing and implementing community-based projects and initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities for people we support to develop skills, confidence and independence.
• Supporting people we support to access volunteering and paid employment opportunities.
• Working alongside managers to develop regional community engagement and inclusion plans.
• Encouraging involvement in consultation groups and other opportunities that help shape Perthyn's future plans and policies.
• Contributing to person-centred planning by helping identify meaningful goals and outcomes.
• Building strong relationships with local businesses, employers, community groups and partner organisations.
• Working with the Head of Business Development to identify funding opportunities and develop project proposals.
• Managing agreed project budgets and monitoring expenditure.
• Producing written proposals, reports and recommendations for new initiatives.
• Promoting active decision-making in line with the Mental Capacity Act.
• Ensuring activities and opportunities maximise inclusion, community connection and opportunities to build meaningful relationships, including occasional evening and weekend involvement where required.
• Maintaining positive communication with stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

• Experience of building positive and effective working relationships.
• Strong project…