Energy Coordinator - Croydon, United Kingdom - Croydon BME Forum
3 weeks ago
Description
JOB TITLE:
Energy Coordinator
LOCATION:
Croydon BME Forum, 56a Mitcham Road, Croydon CR0 3RG
Wellness Centre, Whitgift Centre, First Floor, Unit 1040
REPORTING TO:
The Chief Executive of Croydon BME Forum
SALARY:
£30,000 per annum
HOURS OF WORK 37.5 hours per week
DURATION: 18-months
Purpose of the post:
To deliver training and one-to-one support to residents to reduce the risk of fuel poverty amongst harder-to-reach and BME communities, likely to be disproportionately affected by the costs of living crisis and more at risk of self-disconnection.
To work in partnership with health and wellbeing professionals, voluntary sector organisations, Faith leaders and communities to raise awareness of energy efficiency and fuel poverty issues and promote positive interventions for members of the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities of Croydon and to reduce fuel poverty and inequalities in access to related support.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Provide one-to-one advice and support to Croydon residents to help them improve the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce energy bills.
Advice and support on making positive behaviour changes to improve quality of life, highlighting the importance of keeping warm for health and wellbeing.
Assess the needs and circumstances to determine the support to be offered and the most appropriate way, engaging with referring agencies, carers, family members, housing providers and other agencies as appropriate.
Advise and offer practical support on reducing energy and water bills through changing meters, switching tariffs, and ensuring financial support that residents are entitled to are secured from the utility suppliers.
Offer ongoing support to residents as caseworkers.
Design and deliver presentations, workshops and training sessions to staff, volunteers and residents about the project and wider energy efficiency and billing issues.
Strategic work
Represent BME communities and advocate needs at local partnership meetings.
Actively support local initiatives around social inclusion, community cohesion, equality and diversity, and wellbeing.
Design and manage promotional and educational campaigns to empower vulnerable residents, including residents who do not speak English as a first language.
Service Development
Communicate the needs of BME communities in a way that leads to a process of change and improvement in services.
Support local groups and networks so they can be partners in developing and service providers on BME issues, including cultural awareness and other related, identified training needs.
Access
Engage with community leaders and build networking opportunities between leaders and fuel poverty support providers.
Carry out focus groups and workshops with local community groups in order to better understand their needs.
Support and empower communities to identify and communicate their needs to commissioners through effective consultations and service user representation and the planning and development stage.
Common Expectations
To undertake training deemed appropriate to the post.
To work in accordance with the Croydon BME Forum policies (equal opportunities, health and safety, Financial Controls, etc.).
To ensure a high standard of services and engagement at all times.
To participate in planning and other meetings as required and show a willingness to share information and knowledge.
Liaise and work in partnership with a range of partners to promote the objectives of the Croydon BME Forum, and the Healthy Homes for All Project.
Assist with the preparation of monitoring reports, including a final project Report.
The post-holder will be expected to attend and or represent the Healthy Homes for All Project at meetings with outside groups or agencies where appropriate and to report back to Croydon BME Forum.
Participate in any other reasonable duties which may be negotiated with the Chief Executives and Board of Croydon BME Forum.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE:
Energy Coordinator - Healthy Homes for All
The requirements listed below indicate the qualities, skills and experience we believe to be necessary in order for the post holder to perform this role effectively.
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