JOB TITLE: Short Breaks Project Co-ordinator
BASED: Cynon Linc with travel across RCT
HOURS: 28 hours per week
SALARY: £25,377.56 per annum full time equivalent (pro rata for 28 hours)
CONTRACT: Fixed term until March 2029
RESPONSIBLE TO: Community Hub Lead
About Us
Age Connects Morgannwg (ACM) is a well-established charity supporting older people and communities across Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend. Our services promote independence, reduce isolation and improve wellbeing, helping people to live safely and confidently in their own homes and communities.
Our services include Information, Advice and Assistance, wellbeing and social activities, volunteering, digital inclusion and community-based support. Cynon Linc, our community hub in Aberdare, provides a welcoming place where people can access support, build connections and find out about wider ACM services.
Through the Carers Support Fund project, ACM will provide targeted financial wellbeing support to unpaid carers in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The service will help carers access advice, maximise income, manage immediate financial pressures and find further support where needed.
About the Job
Purpose of the Role
The Short Breaks Project Co-ordinator will play a key role in developing Cynon Linc as a recognised Carers Hub across Rhondda Cynon Taf, providing flexible, preventative opportunities that enable unpaid carers to access rest, recovery, reconnection and support.
The post holder will be responsible for the development, coordination, delivery, administration, monitoring and reporting of the Short Breaks Project. This will include coordinating a range of short break opportunities including therapeutic activities, peer support sessions, wellbeing activities, outings, individual grants and other respite opportunities that support carers' health and wellbeing.
The role will proactively identify and engage unpaid carers, particularly older carers, carers supporting people living with dementia, and underrepresented groups including male carers, LGBTQ+ carers and carers from minoritised ethnic communities. The post holder will work collaboratively with partners to increase access to high-quality short break provision and ensure carers receive appropriate information, advice and support to sustain them in their caring roles.
Main responsibilities
Project Development & Marketing
- Develop and deliver activities that raise awareness of the Short Breaks Project and wider carers support services across Rhondda Cynon Taf.
- Proactively identify, engage and support unpaid carers, ensuring they have access to relevant information, advice and support.
- Develop targeted engagement approaches for carers who may be less likely to access support, including older carers, carers of people living with dementia, male carers, LGBTQ+ carers and carers from minoritised ethnic communities.
Project Delivery & Co-ordination
- Coordinate and deliver a programme of short break opportunities that support carers' wellbeing, resilience and quality of life.
- Organise and facilitate therapeutic activities, peer support groups, wellbeing sessions, social opportunities, outings and other short break activities.
- Coordinate individual short breaks and grant-funded opportunities in line with project objectives and funding requirements.
Short Breaks Grant Administration and Development
- Coordinate the administration of individual grants and short break initiatives in accordance with agreed policies, procedures and funding requirements.
- Support carers throughout the application process and ensure timely access to funding opportunities.
- Maintain accurate records relating to grant applications, approvals, monitoring and outcomes.
Budget Management and Reporting
- Administer and monitor the Short Breaks Project budget in line with organisational and funder requirements.
- Maintain accurate financial records and expenditure tracking systems.
- Produce timely reports on project activity, performance, outputs and outcomes.
Partnership Working
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with voluntary, statutory, health and social care organisations.
- Develop referral pathways with health services, social care teams, dementia support services, primary care services and community organisations to improve access to the project.
- Work collaboratively with referral partners including health services, social care teams, dementia support services and community organisations.
Carer Support and Administration
- Support outcome-focused conversations with carers to identify individual needs, wellbeing goals and opportunities for short breaks.
- Support outcome-focused conversations with carers to identify individual needs and opportunities for short breaks.
- Ensure that short break opportunities are routinely considered within ACM's support planning processes.
Safeguarding, Risk management & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, equality, GDPR and organisational policies at all times.
- Coordinate and maintain activity and event risk assessments for all project activities and short break opportunities.
- Identify and appropriately respond to safeguarding concerns in accordance with organisational procedures.
A full, clean driving licence and access to a suitably insured vehicle for work purposes are essential requirements for this role.
Why Work For Us?
- Family friendly employer
- Mileage allowance
- Discount at Cynon Linc
- Access to independent financial advice
- Workplace wellbeing scheme
- Employee assistance programme