Enrichment FacilitatorEverton fc

Who are we:  

Since 1988, Everton in the Community has become a dynamic force for good, harnessing the unifying power of football to drive social change and addressing societal challenges across Liverpool City Region. Supported by a team of over 130 full-time staff and over 200 volunteers, the independently governed and independently financed charity offers an extensive array of more than 60 programmes and initiatives that tackle a diverse range of social issues including health, employability, anti-social behaviour, crime, exploitation, education, dementia, and disability.

Everton in the Community stands firmly beside the most at-risk and most in need members of its local communities, but the needs of the city are ever-growing and ever-evolving and the official charity of Everton Football Club is committed to helping as many people as possible.

About the opportunity: Everton in the Community is seeking to appoint an Enrichment facilitator to support the delivery of Everton in the Community’s older adult’s programmes and other initiatives that support older adults to live healthier, more connected lives.

The focus of the role is to facilitate social engagement, reduce isolation, and enhance the wellbeing of older adults engaging with EitC.

As Enrichment Facilitator you will support pathways into other EitC programmes and community services that promote physical, mental, and social wellbeing.

Other key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating Stand Together and Pass on the Memories programmes, ensuring that all day-to-day matters are managed effectively or escalated appropriately
• Engaging older adults in ways that encourage sustained participation in EitC programmes
• Supporting participants to address issues such as social isolation, loneliness, and inactivity through structured group activities, peer support, and effective signposting
• Organising and facilitating activities, sessions, and events aimed at improving social connections and wellbeing among older adults
• Building strong relationships and rapport with participants, ensuring person-centered support and a welcoming, inclusive environment
• Promoting programmes within the local community and building partnerships with external organisations to extend reach, collaborate on shared goals, and support the delivery of joint activities, events, and trips

Safeguarding 

• To understand the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines.
• To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti-bullying environment.

Who we are looking for: We are looking for an individual who has previous experience of engaging and supporting hard-to-reach or vulnerable groups i.e. coordinating community programmes for adults or older people and experience of delivering social inclusion, physical activity, or wellbeing activity sessions.

With sound knowledge of existing support services and initiatives for older adults and a good understanding of the challenges faced by older people, including social isolation, loneliness, and barriers to accessing community activities, our ideal candidate will also demonstrate the below Skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of referral routes and local community resources that support ageing well
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing priorities and community needs
• Mental Health Awareness training (or willingness to undertake)

This position will be offered on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract working 16 hours per week.

This role will be based across our Everton in the Community campus.