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Wednesday 7 January 2015

Build a stronger, healthier Chalkhill - job vacancy

Michael Stuart, who has done a terrific job on Chalkhill Estate as Well London Co-ordinator, is finishing in March  and the job is now being advertised.

I hope to publish an interview with Michael soon about the work he has done, but meanwhile here are the job details:

Well London Coordinator £18,000 3 days a week (pro rata £30,000) fixed term one year post, with extension subject to available funding.

Well London is an exciting and ambitious programme that builds stronger local communities by getting people working together to improve their neighbourhoods, health and well-being. We have been working in Chalkhill since August 2012 and are looking for a co-ordinator to further develop the project.

The co-ordinator will be based in Chalkhill and will use community development, project management and volunteer management skills to sustain and develop current activities, increase the capacity of the local community and build relationships with local and statutory organisations. Key areas of work contributing to the Well London health and wellbeing outcomes include:

·         healthy eating
·         physical activities
·         volunteering, employment and training
·         emotional health
·         social and community activities.

It is important to build the skills, confidence and capacity of residents’ groups and activities to be independent and sustainable and to ensure all sections of the local community are involved.

How to apply:  download the Application Form and Job Description/Person Specification from the link below or email m.stuart@cvsbrent.org.uk. Closing date for applications is Sunday 1st February (midnight), with interviews on Wednesday 11th February. Please return completed applications to m.stuart@cvsbrent.org.uk. For an informal discussion about the post please contact the existing postholder, Michael Stuart, on 0756 8575 580.

Application Form

Job Description / Person Specification

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