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WINNING HEARTS & MINDS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FIELDWORKERS
The role is Grade 5 (£26,873-£29,777).
The role is fixed term until 31st March 2025
Closing date for applications is Monday 6th May at 11.59pm.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview taking place on Wednesday 15th May.
Application is by CV and a covering letter,telling us why you would be a good fit for the role.
All CVs should be sent via email to recruitment@mcractive.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Community development brings people together. It enables people to work collectively to bring about positive social change and is a long term process, starting with people’s own experiences. This role requires selfless individuals who are passionate about assisting others. Role holders must be willing and able to take strengths based, person and community centred approaches to enable communities to work together in order to improve the quality of their own lives, the communities in which they live and societies of which they are a part.
Main Purpose of Post
1. The team of Community Development Fieldworkers play an important role in the implementation and ongoing delivery of the community led initiatives workstream within the wider Winning Hearts & Minds Programme.
2. The central focus of the roles requires strong engagement with Manchester’s diverse communities in the north of the city using a community development approach.
3. Based within a community, and supported by other neighbourhood-based agencies, each role holder will need to fully embed themselves within their identified community, developing a strong relationship network across residents, statutory partners, the VCSE sector and other stakeholders to “get under the skin” of their area.
4. Through information gained from these relationships, the role holders will support the development of community led initiatives within their localities, with the medium and long-term aims of improving health and wellbeing outcomes in that area.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Establish working relationships with residents, partners and stakeholders within a designated community.
2. Collect and analyse information on the condition of local community life and levels of activity in local neighbourhoods.
3. Coordinate community engagement in north Manchester with the support of other neighbourhood-based agencies and the Strategic Programme Lead, Programme Officer and the programme’s Strategy Group.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
1. Have an excellent knowledge of north Manchester in relation to social issues and challenges faced by communities and be able to clearly demonstrate an ability to build relationships and identify community skills, assets, issues and needs across north Manchester’s diverse communities.
2. Have a strong passion for making a difference to the lives of local residents in north Manchester and be committed to work for a more just and equal society.
3. A commitment to the philosophy that changes are best bought about by the community themselves, and that efforts to improve an area must be driven and led by local people in order to have lasting success.
4. Strong ability to communicate with the community, adapting language and style to relevant audiences. Understand the information requirements of a wide range of communities and make all information accessible.
5. Experience of working with voluntary and community groups.
6. Ability to work on own initiative, responding to the needs of the community as they arise.
7. A willingness to undergo the training provided to further develop their community development and other job related skills.
8. A willingness to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure check.
Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor
The role is full time (35 hours per week) however requests for part time hours or job share will be considered. The salary for this position is £24,294 through to £25,979.
Job Title: Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor
Grade 4 (SCP 7-11)
Manager: Physical Activity Referral Manager
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 20th August 2023
To apply for this position please submit your CV to recruitment@mcractive.com complete with a covering letter which explains in detail your suitability for this role and how you meet the criteria set in the Person Specification.
Main Purpose of Post
You will receive referrals from the Physical Activity Referral Officers. With these referrals you will be required to deliver a series of physical activity opportunities across the city including cardiovascular exercise classes, Strength and balance classes, core stability classes and others sessions and classes as required by the service. You will need to be aware of the breadth of physical activity opportunities available across the city and the required level of fitness appropriate to each. You will work within the Physical Activity Referral Services across the city, to develop, deliver and support initiatives which will promote the health and wellbeing of people who live in Manchester, including the promotion of increased physical activity.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Receive referrals from Physical Activity Referral Officers.
Ensure all patients have appropriate medication with them at each class/session.
Deliver a series of exercise classes and other activities for patients as required by the service and in line with service priorities.
Provide advice in relation to intensity of activity to individuals within the classes/groups.
Develop appropriate and relevant programmes of physical activity as a way of improving health and wellbeing and in line with service priorities.
Provide limited health improvement advice (within clearly defined boundaries) which supports the care and education of patients.
Monitor patient’s progress during classes/groups to ensure patient safety and effective work rate.
Monitor progress at regular intervals and in line with service protocols in order to ensure progression and improvement in fitness levels and functional capacity.
Through personal example the post holder should show an open commitment to ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment for all in employment, service delivery and communications. Where the post holder is disabled, every effort will be made to supply all necessary aids, adaptations or equipment, to allow them to carry out all the duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable, job redesign will be given full consideration.
MCRactive is proud to support the Our Manchester Strategy. We embrace the Our Manchester behaviours and as a part of the MCRactive team you should adopt and adhere to these behaviours and encompass them as a part of your daily working:
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We work together and trust each other;
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We take time to listen and understand;
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We 'own it' and aren't afraid to try new things;
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We're proud and passionate about Manchester; and
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We show that we value our differences and treat people fairly.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
1. BACR Phase IV or equivalent.
2. Evidence of continuing personal development.
3. Experience of delivering exercise classes in a community setting.
4. Experience of working with community groups on health improvement issues.
5. Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting.
6. Knowledge of the range of exercises and activities suitable for different target groups.
7. Up to date knowledge of the health and fitness agenda.
8. An understanding of the role of physical activity in the prevention of illness and disease.
9. Ability to communicate with individual patients on appropriate types and levels of physical activity relevant to condition and ability.
10. Ability to adapt exercises to meet individual needs.
11. Ability to explain and monitor individual RPE within a group setting.
12. Ability to demonstrate exercise effectively to ensure safe performance of exercises.
13. Ability to advise on appropriate individual levels of activity within a group setting.
14. Excellent verbal communication skills for dealing with a wide range of people across the city.
15. To be able to work effectively within busy and demanding environment.
16. Ability to lift, carry and move exercise equipment to set up exercise classes.
17. Ability to keep calm in crisis.
18. Ability to work as an effective member of a team. 19. Ability to travel across the city to work in a variety of community venues.
Desirable
1. Specialist qualification based on current work stream i.e., COPD, Cancer LEVEL 4.
2. Exercise Referral certificate.
3. Valid Basic Life Support Certificate.
4. Effectively communicate with staff and patients over the telephone and in face-to-face interactions. 5. Understanding of the importance of effective and safe record keeping.
6. Knowledge of Information Governance and the importance of patient confidentiality.
7. Knowledge of relevant Manchester Active policies and how they apply to own workload.
8. Ability to work with Condition Specific Groups e.g. Cardiac Rehabilitation, COPD and Falls.
9. Ability to adapt specific programmes for individuals within a group setting.
10. Ability to manage communication issues with people from different ethnicities and who speak different languages.
11. Effective Record Keeping skills.
12. Ability to identify own development needs and contribute to own personal development.
13. A clear understanding of the role of public health in improving the health of local communities.
14. Conflict Resolution Training.
15. Ability to use AED in case of emergency at an exercise session.
16. Ability to work independently in community venue within boundaries of the role.
Project Administrative Support (Closed)
The role is full time (35 hours per week) although applications from candidates wishing to undertake the role on a part time basis will be considered. The starting salary for this position is £22,369 per annum (Grade 4) based on full time hours.
Closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 2nd April 2023.
To apply for this position please submit your CV to recruitment@mcractive.com complete with a covering letter which explains in detail your suitability for this role and how you meet the criteria set in the Person Specification.
Main Purpose of Post
This role will primarily be office based, Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm and focused on supporting both the digital and health team. Main responsibilities will involve, triaging referrals for the Health team, supporting members of the public with their Go accounts and supporting partner organisations in accessing the MCRactive digital ecosystem. Full training will be given around these areas and any other responsibilities assigned.
There may on occasions be a requirement for the candidate to work evenings and weekends as well as travel independently to community settings to support providers across Manchester City so flexibility to accommodate this is required.
The successful candidate will also be expected to deliver training and support, to partner organisation and colleagues, regarding the MCRactive digital systems and so whilst digital expertise is not required confidence in using and demonstrating such use of technology would be.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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To triage health referrals to appropriate teams and services.
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To deal with public enquiries regarding the MCRactive Go account from a wide range of people in an efficient and courteous manner, using initiative to resolve issues.
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To actively engage and support the expansion of MCRactive community providers using and advertising their services and delivery on MCRactive platform both remotely and in person.
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To provide a thorough administrative support function to the programme delivery clusters.
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To arrange meetings, booking meeting rooms, and refreshments as required.
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The ability to use own initiative in time management to organise own workload in order to meet deadlines.
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To support in the preparation of agendas, papers and presentations for meetings involving the digital team members, ensuring that such managers are well prepared for meetings and have all the required information.
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To attend meetings and minute or note take, supplying these to the attendees in good time after the meeting highlighting actions, keeping track of actions and meeting outcomes and issuing reminders as required.
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To support the development of the MCRactive Go brand and incentive scheme.
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To support, when necessary, the MCRactive’s Marcomms team to develop, evolve and promote the MCRactive brand to ensure it is well known and recognised in Manchester, the community and with our partners, stakeholders and the public.
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To undertake any duties as requested by the MCRactive Digital team, commensurate with the grade (not necessarily the role or job function) and prioritise workload accordingly to meet the demands and changing requirements of the business.
MCRactive is proud to support the Our Manchester Strategy. We embrace the Our Manchester behaviours and as a part of the MCRactive team you should adopt and adhere to these behaviours and encompass them as a part of your daily working:
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We work together and trust each other;
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We take time to listen and understand;
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We 'own it' and aren't afraid to try new things;
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We're proud and passionate about Manchester; and
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We show that we value our differences and treat people fairly.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
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The ability to quickly build and influence relationships, and communicate effectively with, colleagues, and partners.
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Strong attention to detail with flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and hours with excellent time management skills.
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The ability to accept and understand instructions, both verbally and written.
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Ability to act on instructions and use own initiative.
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Self-motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to required time scales.
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Strong organisational skills
Desirable
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An interest in sport, leisure, health and physical activity would be beneficial.
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Be tech-savvy and intuitive with great ideas to reinforce our digital plans.
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Ability to drive, with access to a vehicle, as travelling across city required.
Be educated to graduate level or demonstrate 3 years continuous work history
Through personal example the post holder should show an open commitment to ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment for all in employment, service delivery and communications.
Where the post holder is disabled, every effort will be made to supply all necessary aids, adaptations or equipment, to allow them to carry out all the duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable, job redesign will be given full consideration.
NEIGHBOURHOOD SPORT OFFICER (Closed)
The role is full time (35 hours per week) although requests for part time and job share will be considered. The starting salary for this position is £26,975 per annum (Grade 6).
The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 13th November 2022
To apply for this position please submit your CV to recruitment@mcractive.com complete with a covering letter which explains in detail your suitability for this role and how you meet the criteria set in the Person Specification.
Main Purpose of Post
The Neighbourhood Sport Officer plays a key role in the delivery of Manchester’s Club development Strategy and Neighbourhood sports programme which will support people who are already active to remain active. The post holder will be working across a given area of the city (North, Central or South) supporting club and neighbourhood activity at a local level.
The post holder will demonstrate strong partnership working with key stakeholders across the Club
and neighbourhood sports landscape including representatives from Sport England, facility
operators, parks teams, community groups, sports clubs and volunteers.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To develop an area based Neighbourhood Sports Plan (North, Central, South) in collaboration with partners.
To manage the area based elements of Manchester’s Coach Development Programme.
To ensure the Volunteering Strategy for Manchester is adopted at an area level.
To develop a series of Active Networks Forums at a locality level engaging residents.
To establish and maintain working relationships with the area based Parks and Neighbourhood Teams.
To commission an area based Holiday Sport Programme.
To manage the area based elements of Manchester’s Community Grant Funding Programme.
To quality assure all clubs and organisations on an area basis in relation to the MCRactive Safeguarding guidelines.
To provide support and guidance to local community clubs on a needs led basis.
To manage budgets as and when required and produce financial reports where appropriate.
To attend community groups including Area Youth Partnership Meetings and Area Sports Forums.
To produce monitoring reports for partners and stakeholders where appropriate.
To develop grant funding applications with local clubs and organisations on a needs led basis.
To engage with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally to ensure the highest
standard of delivery.
As part of the organisations flexible and supporting culture, to show a willingness to help and
enthusiasm towards supporting colleagues and peers from all sections within the organisationshould an individual or team require assistance.
MCRactive is proud to support the Our Manchester Strategy. We embrace the Our Manchester behaviours and as a part of the MCRactive team you should adopt and adhere to these behaviours and encompass them as a part of your daily working:
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We work together and trust each other;
-
We take time to listen and understand;
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We 'own it' and aren't afraid to try new things;
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We're proud and passionate about Manchester; and
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We show that we value our differences and treat people fairly.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
1. Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office).
2. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills.
4. Excellent administrative, planning and organisation skills.
5. Experience of project management.
6. Good problem solving and decision making skills.
7. Customer service skills and experience of dealing with members of the public.
8. The ability to oversee the Delivery of High Quality Services.
9. The ability to explore innovative ways of working
10. Knowledge of Local, Regional and National Sport and Leisure Landscape.
11. Knowledge of Manchester Neighbourhoods.
12. An agile and flexible mindset with the ability and aspiration to help and support all
colleagues across the organisation.
13. Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
14. Excellent time management skills.
15. Self-motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to required time scales.
16. Flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and hours depending on the programme
of events and activities.
17. Personal commitment to continuous self-development.
18. Personal commitment to ensure services are equally accessible and appropriate to the
diverse needs of the service users.
19. If required, a willingness to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure check.
