About the Role
As Community Connections Co-Ordinator, you’ll play a vital role in engaging with health and social care professionals, third sector organisations, and local communities to raise awareness of hospice care and support. You’ll help dispel myths, reduce anxieties, and promote timely referrals by delivering community-based activities and educational sessions.
Working closely with our Family & Bereavement Support Team, Marketing and Income Generation Teams, and external partners, you’ll coordinate outreach efforts that build trust, foster collaboration, and ensure our services are understood and accessible to all.
Key Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with health and care professionals, third sector organisations, and community groups.
- Deliver myth-busting and awareness sessions to improve understanding of hospice care.
- Identify and engage with hard-to-reach communities to ensure inclusivity.
- Coordinate and support community outreach events aligned with national campaigns.
- Attend networking forums and represent the hospice at key events.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support the development of EVH & Jigsaw outreach offers.
- Capture and report on community feedback, service gaps, and outreach impact.
- Signpost individuals to relevant services and resources.
What We’re Looking For
- A confident communicator with experience in community engagement or outreach in health or social care settings.
- Passionate about improving health and social care outcomes.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
- Skilled in organising events and delivering presentations or workshops.
- Comfortable working with diverse communities and adapting approaches to meet their needs.
- Experience in partnership working and stakeholder engagement is desirable.
Our Values in Action
At Eden Valley Hospice & Jigsaw Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice, everything we do is guided by our core values:
- Caring – delivering compassionate care tailored to each individual
- Respect – valuing dignity, choice, and individuality
- Innovative – continuously improving and developing our services
- Inclusive – creating a welcoming environment for all
We are proud to be a workplace where our staff feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a compassionate and forward-thinking team
- Make a meaningful impact in your local community
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Supportive working environment with flexible working options
- Free on-site parking
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – offering free, 24-hour support
- Discounted local gym membership
Ready to apply? If you’re excited by the opportunity to help bridge the gap between communities and hospice care, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply please complete our application form. For more guidance click here.
Please note that this role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be arranged and paid for by the hospice.
Closing Date: 10am, Monday 20th July 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 29th July 2026