Shoreditch Trust

Shoreditch Trust We Connect Coordinator – Job Description

Reports to:We Connect Team

Salary: £32,000 pa

Contract: Fixed Term- 12 Months

Probation: N/A

Hours: 5 days- 35 hours/week

Based at: Working across Shoreditch Trust and Community owned site

Holiday: 30 days + bank holidays

Shoreditch Trust (ST) is working to create a future free from inequality. Our people-focused and peer-support approach enables us to model our services around the needs of those w support, facilitating individual and community leadership and development and encouraging people to achieve their goals.ST has over 26 years’ experience and specialist expertise in designing and implementing community-based health and wellbeing programmes.

We support communities to improve their health and wellbeing, develop social networks, a build skills and access opportunities.

Our focus is on working with people who experience health, economic and social inequalit.

Programme & Role overview

At Shoreditch Trust we offer personalised one-to-one support, groups, courses and drop-in activities to clients and the local communit

The We Connect Coordinator will cultivate a welcoming and inclusive environmenthat encourages individual self-management,peer supportand volunteering.

The We Connect Coordinator plays a key role in delivering Shoreditch Trust’s communit wellbeing activities andcombines practical group facilitation with the ability to facilitat engaging, inclusive and enjoyable group sessions, creating welcoming community space where people can connect, learn new skills, improve their wellbeing and build relationship

Working alongside the We Connect team, volunteers and community partners, the role w support participants from diverse backgrounds to take part in activities and shared meal while promoting independence and community participatio

Responsibilities:

The role in delivering high-quality, client-led support. Working within the ST model -centred on empowerment, peer support, and person-led recovery. This role requires strong collaboration with colleagues across the We Connect teamand liaison with external providersto build integrated, responsive, and community-focused support for clients.

Individual assessment of needand case load management

• G roup design and facilitation

• Community Navigation - supported referral and sign posting

• Reporting

Tasks include:

• Work collaboratively with the We Connect teamto shape the structure and content o the programme;

Support clientsto develop individual personalised support plans, liaising with key partners and carers;

Codesign, plan and deliver group sessions, facilitating and enabling people to lead or cofacilitation of group discussions and activities;

• Prepare spaces and materials to make sessions welcoming, accessible and effective;

• Engage participants and volunteers to ensure everyone feels included and respecte;

• Using Plinth to record all relevant data;

• Take part in training and reflective discussions;

• Provide occasional support to wider We Connect activities when neede

• Follow safeguarding, data protection, and health and safety procedures.

• Work with core team, contributing to commissioner, funder and board reports required

• Attend organisational meetings, events and clinical supervision

• Carry out other reasonable duties related to the projec

The role will be based across our Head Office and spaces across the communitydepending on delivery and administrationrequirements.

Job Requirements

This role requires flexibility, including occasional evening and weekend work, to meet t needs of the community and programme schedule. Hours will be agreed in advance based o planned activities.

Person Specification

Essential

• A valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check dated within the last 12 month.

• Experience working with community groups in a culturally diverse are

• Experience facilitating group discussions, workshops, or community engageme activities.

• Ability to engage and support people one to one, working sensitively with people wh have long-termconditions, disabilities, or health relatedchallenges.

Experience supporting or working alongside volunteers

• Understanding of safeguarding principles and safe, inclusive group practice.

Strong organisational skills, including preparing accessible, welcoming spaces for group sessions.

Desirable

Experience codesigning services, projects, or group activities with participants community member

• Knowledge of local community resources, support groups, or health and wellbein services.

Skills / Knowledge

• A confident, warm communicator able to encourage participation and ensure that a voices are heard.

• Able to inspire, include, guide, and support volunteers and participant

• Understanding of what makes an inclusive, safe, and welcomingone to one and group environment

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and community partne

Strong listening and coaching skills

• An ability to gather, reflect, and summarise insights from group discussion

• Ability to manage group dynamics and remain calm, patient, and solution‑focused.

Good team worker, flexible and resourceful, with a willingness to adapt as the projec evolves.

• Interest in community-led approaches and the value of peer support in improving wellbeing

Safeguarding

Shoreditch Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youn people and adults at risk. All staff are expected to share this commitment and t

• Follow Shoreditch Trust safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

• Recognise, respond to and report safeguarding concerns appropriately.

• Maintain professional boundaries and act in the best interests of participant

• Participate in safeguarding training and refresher sessions as required.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Shoreditch Trust is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is trea with dignity, fairness and respect. We welcome applications from people of all background and expect staff to actively contribute to an inclusive culture that val ues diversity and promotes equal opportunities.