Project Co-ordinator

Job Purpose To ensure that the voice of Older People is heard by decision makers across East London and help them to shape areas of public policy affecting older people at a local level. Ensure that AUKEL is accountable to older People in the design and delivery of our Strategy and Services To co-design and co-produce with older people user involvement projects in Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets. Key Tasks To increase OPRG membership and strengthen participation by developing relationships, partnerships and trust with local VCSF groups. To support Older People to engage in opportunities to lead, shape services, promote their interests and participate in external forums, events, focus groups, research and surveys etc. Represent the interests of members at key stakeholder meetings and groups Support members to access cross cutting AUKEL services e.g. digital inclusion programme, social activities and supporting our integration and internal referral Co-ordinate meetings of the OPRGs, including mailings, arranging speakers, convening, minuting, publicity and delivery. Measure and report on the delivery of this work and its impact through effective monitoring, reporting and data analysis and narrating client stories. To work with colleagues across AUKEL, to promote the OPRGs and other user voice initiatives and to connect our wider services with your project. Supervise volunteers to support the delivery of this work Experience Essential Of co-production. Of developing productive, collaborative relationships with voluntary, faith and community sector partners. Of working with older people Desirable Of monitoring and evaluation Of event management Knowledge & Understanding Essential Understanding of confidentiality policy and practice. Understanding of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, including the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on our clients, as well as a commitment to investing in increasing your own awareness of EDI issues so you can contribute to making our organisation as equitable and inclusive as possible. Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and their carers. Desirable Knowledge of services available to older people and their carers (e.g. through health service, social services, voluntary sector). Of the public policy environment affecting older people. Skills/Attributes Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent IT skills Ability to work on own initiative and within a team. Can demonstrate AUKEL values (accountable, kind, flexible, inclusive, collaborative) in the way the service is delivered. Additional Requirements This post requires travel across the three boroughs in which we work. This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Additional Info This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and deliverables for the role. In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management. This JD does not form part of your contract of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr