Community Development Worker - Villagers Connect Project

Villagers Connect Project a great opportunity to join our team at Action in rural Sussex Villagers Connect is a community development project which is working to sustain a strong and vibrant community in the villages of Colgate, Faygate and Rusper. It aims to build connections and relationships which increase confidence, independence and empowerment, particularly for the over 65 s. We are seeking a part-time community development worker to work as part of a small team that is active in this rural location in the Horsham district. This role involves a good deal of community-based activity, engaging with older people and the wider community. This does therefore require someone who is understanding of older people and their interests, abilities and needs. We champion an asset based approach to community development, which is about building on existing strengths and supporting local people to flourish; undertaking community led projects that create community cohesion and have lasting impact. Key Objectives Support older people to access services and support locally that will meet their needs and improve their quality of life Improve the lived experiences for older people in these rural communities Build connections and relationships across and within the three parishes to reduce social isolation Develop new and support existing activities to enable a vibrant community Increase confidence, independence and empowerment amongst individuals, groups and community based ..... full job details .....