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OLDER ADULTS’ COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR (FREELANCE)
Location: Chorley and Surrounding Community Venues
Fee: £15.00 per Hour
Commitment: Approximately 8 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Freelance / Self-Employed Contract for Services
Term: 12 Month Fixed Term (Potential Extension Subject to Funding)
Applications Close: Monday 18th May 2026
Interviews Commence: w/c 25th May 2026
About Us
Chorley FC Community Foundation uses the power of sport, physical activity and community engagement to improve lives across our local communities. Through a broad range of inclusive programmes, we work with people of all ages to reduce inequalities, improve wellbeing and create stronger, healthier communities.
About The Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, proactive and community minded individual to support the delivery and continued development of our older adult’s wellbeing provision.
Working alongside the Community Projects Manager, freelance delivery staff, volunteers and Board of Trustees, the successful contractor will play an important role in supporting older adults across our communities to remain active, connected and engaged.
The successful contractor will support the continued delivery of our established Silver Spirit provision whilst assisting in identifying opportunities to enhance our wider offer for adults aged 50 through purposeful physical, social and wellbeing-based activity.
SERVICE DELIVERY EXPECTATIONS
The contract is based on approximately 8 hours of delivery and support per week.
Services may be delivered flexibly across all 7 days of the week, subject to community need and mutual agreement.
Availability to support Monday 9:00am to 12:00pm is required as this is the fixed delivery slot for Silver Spirit.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Support the planning and delivery of Silver Spirit sessions and associated older adults provision.
Create welcoming, inclusive and engaging environments for participants.
Build positive and trusting relationships with attendees, carers, volunteers and community partners.
Work collaboratively with the Community Projects Manager to identify opportunities for additional engagement for adults aged 50 .
Assist in developing and facilitating additional purposeful physical, social or wellbeing-based activities where appropriate.
Promote activities within the local community to increase engagement and participation.
Maintain registers, monitoring data, participant feedback and other programme records.
Provide information and updates to support programme monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting.
Operate in accordance with organisational safeguarding, health and safety and data protection policies.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Friendly, approachable and empathetic manner.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and use initiative.
Good organisation and administrative skills.
Passion for improving wellbeing and reducing social isolation in local communities.
Desirable
Experience working with older adults, vulnerable adults or within community wellbeing settings.
Experience supporting or delivering group based activities.
Knowledge of the Chorley area and surrounding communities.
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.
Understanding of safeguarding good practice.
Additional Information
This opportunity is offered on a freelance / self-employed basis and contractors will be responsible for their own tax and National Insurance arrangements.
Delivery may take place across multiple community venues and satellite hubs.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check prior to commencement.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit an Expression of Interest together with an up-to-date CV to info@chorleyfcfoundation.co.uk.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST GUIDANCE
Your Expression of Interest should be no longer than one side of A4 and should clearly demonstrate your suitability for the opportunity.
Applicants Are Encouraged To Include
Relevant experience supporting older adults, vulnerable adults, or delivering community wellbeing programmes.
Key personal and professional skills relevant to the opportunity.
Understanding of the importance of reducing social isolation and improving wellbeing in later life.
Reasons for applying and what you would bring to the Foundation.
Casual Coaches (Self-Employed)
We’re looking for enthusiastic coaches to support Chorley FC Community Foundation’s delivery of sports activities across local schools and community projects. This flexible, self-employed role pays £12.56 per hour and is ideal for those passionate about inspiring others through sport.
Volunteering Opportunities
Join our team of volunteers and help make a real difference in the Chorley community. Whether you’re supporting events, coaching sessions, or community projects, you’ll play a vital role in helping us use football to bring people together and change lives.
Why Choose Us?
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We’re always looking for passionate people who want to use football and community projects to create positive change. Explore our current vacancies and find out how you can get involved.
OLDER ADULTS’ COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR (FREELANCE)
Location: Chorley and Surrounding Community Venues
Fee: £15.00 per Hour
Commitment: Approximately 8 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Freelance / Self-Employed Contract for Services
Term: 12 Month Fixed Term (Potential Extension Subject to Funding)
Applications Close: Monday 18th May 2026
Interviews Commence: w/c 25th May 2026
About Us
Chorley FC Community Foundation uses the power of sport, physical activity and community engagement to improve lives across our local communities. Through a broad range of inclusive programmes, we work with people of all ages to reduce inequalities, improve wellbeing and create stronger, healthier communities.
About The Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, proactive and community minded individual to support the delivery and continued development of our older adult’s wellbeing provision.
Working alongside the Community Projects Manager, freelance delivery staff, volunteers and Board of Trustees, the successful contractor will play an important role in supporting older adults across our communities to remain active, connected and engaged.
The successful contractor will support the continued delivery of our established Silver Spirit provision whilst assisting in identifying opportunities to enhance our wider offer for adults aged 50 through purposeful physical, social and wellbeing-based activity.
SERVICE DELIVERY EXPECTATIONS
The contract is based on approximately 8 hours of delivery and support per week.
Services may be delivered flexibly across all 7 days of the week, subject to community need and mutual agreement.
Availability to support Monday 9:00am to 12:00pm is required as this is the fixed delivery slot for Silver Spirit.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Support the planning and delivery of Silver Spirit sessions and associated older adults provision.
Create welcoming, inclusive and engaging environments for participants.
Build positive and trusting relationships with attendees, carers, volunteers and community partners.
Work collaboratively with the Community Projects Manager to identify opportunities for additional engagement for adults aged 50 .
Assist in developing and facilitating additional purposeful physical, social or wellbeing-based activities where appropriate.
Promote activities within the local community to increase engagement and participation.
Maintain registers, monitoring data, participant feedback and other programme records.
Provide information and updates to support programme monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting.
Operate in accordance with organisational safeguarding, health and safety and data protection policies.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Friendly, approachable and empathetic manner.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and use initiative.
Good organisation and administrative skills.
Passion for improving wellbeing and reducing social isolation in local communities.
Desirable
Experience working with older adults, vulnerable adults or within community wellbeing settings.
Experience supporting or delivering group based activities.
Knowledge of the Chorley area and surrounding communities.
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.
Understanding of safeguarding good practice.
Additional Information
This opportunity is offered on a freelance / self-employed basis and contractors will be responsible for their own tax and National Insurance arrangements.
Delivery may take place across multiple community venues and satellite hubs.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check prior to commencement.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit an Expression of Interest together with an up-to-date CV to info@chorleyfcfoundation.co.uk.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST GUIDANCE
Your Expression of Interest should be no longer than one side of A4 and should clearly demonstrate your suitability for the opportunity.
Applicants Are Encouraged To Include
Relevant experience supporting older adults, vulnerable adults, or delivering community wellbeing programmes.
Key personal and professional skills relevant to the opportunity.
Understanding of the importance of reducing social isolation and improving wellbeing in later life.
Reasons for applying and what you would bring to the Foundation.
Casual Coaches (Self-Employed)
We’re looking for enthusiastic coaches to support Chorley FC Community Foundation’s delivery of sports activities across local schools and community projects. This flexible, self-employed role pays £12.56 per hour and is ideal for those passionate about inspiring others through sport.
Volunteering Opportunities
Join our team of volunteers and help make a real difference in the Chorley community. Whether you’re supporting events, coaching sessions, or community projects, you’ll play a vital role in helping us use football to bring people together and change lives.
Why Choose Us?
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic
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Inspire
Success
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