Job Description
Social Groups Inclusion and Wellbeing Lead
Create Connections.
Celebrate Cultures.
Make Every Day Meaningful.
For more than 40 years, FOCUS Connect has been connecting communities and helping people build meaningful lives throughconnection,inclusionandbelonging.
We'repassionate about creating opportunities for older people to stay connected, celebrate their culture, make newfriendsand continue doing the things that matter most to them.
Every Social Group we deliver is designed to create genuine friendships,strengthenwellbeingandhelp peoplelive lifetheir way.
We'relooking for an energetic, organised and people-focusedSocial Inclusion & WellbeingLeadto help deliver and grow our flagship Social Groups.
Ifyou'resomeone who loves bringing people together, enjoys working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, and wants to make a genuine difference every day,we'dlove to hear from you.
About the Role
As theSocial Inclusion & WellbeingLead, you will play a hands-on role in creating great experiences and meaningful outcomes for our existing participants, while also growing participation and connecting more older people with our Social Groups.
You'llspend time with participants understanding what matters to them and helping create engaging groups, activities and community outings that promote friendship, wellbeing, independence and belonging.
You'llalso be out in the community promoting our Social Groups, buildingreferralnetworksanddeveloping relationships that create opportunities for more older people toparticipate.
This community-based role bringstogetherparticipantengagement, program delivery,communityengagementandmarketing, with a shared focus on delivering great participant outcomes and growing participation.
What You'll Be Doing
Build strong relationships with participants, families and carers, understanding what matters to eachpersonand supporting meaningful participation.
Coordinate and deliver engaging Social Groups, activities and community outings that promote wellbeing, independence,



friendship and belonging.
Adapt and develop programs in response to participants' needs, goals,interestsand feedback.
Create welcoming and inclusive experiences where people from diverse backgrounds feelconnected,respectedandthat they belong.
Actively promote Social Groupsandidentifyopportunitiesto connect new participants with our programs.
Build strong referral networks with community organisations, aged care providers,healthprofessionalsandlocal partners.
Get outinto the community,developrelationshipsandcreate opportunities to grow participation and achieve agreed targets.
Gather participant feedback and use insights to continually improve experiences, outcomes and our Social Groups.
Bringnew ideasand creativity to the development and growth of our programs.
Coordinate and supportfacilitators,driversandvolunteers.
Assistwith rostering and day-to-day program operations.
Contribute to a positive, values-driven culture ofteamwork,creativityandinclusion.
About You
You'resomeone who genuinely enjoys bringing people together and is inspired by our vision,'A future where every person belongs and thrives.
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You'rejust as comfortable spending time with participants and understanding what matters to them as you aregetting outinto the community,startingconversationsandbuilding new relationships.
You build relationships easily, enjoy turning ideas intoengagingexperiencesandtake pride in seeing people buildfriendships,confidenceandconnection.You'realso motivated by creating opportunities formore olderpeople to discover andparticipatein our Social Groups.
Most importantly,



you share our commitmenttoConnection,InclusionandCreativityand creating welcoming experiences where every participant feelsrespected,includedandthat they belong.
To be successful,you'llbring:
Experience coordinating activities, programs or events in aged care,communityservicesora similar environment.
Strong participant engagement and relationship-building skills.
Experience in community engagement, marketing,businessdevelopmentorbuilding referral networks.
Confidence promoting programs, developingcommunityconnectionsandidentifyingopportunitiesto grow participation.
A passion for creating engaging experiences that promotewellbeing,inclusionandindependence.
Strongcommunicationskillsand the ability to build relationships with participants,families,volunteersandcommunity partners.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Current Driver Licence (essential).
Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
National Criminal History Check.
We warmly encourage applications from people who are bilingual or multilingual.
We also welcome applicants who are passionate aboutcelebratingdifferentculturesand creating welcoming, inclusive environments where everyone feels respected and that they belong.
Why Join FOCUS Connect?
At FOCUS Connect,you'lljoin a teamthat'spassionate about helping peoplelive lifetheir way.
Every dayyou'llhelp people build friendships, celebrate culture, discover newexperiencesand stay connected to the people and communities that matter most to them.
A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.
A supportive and team-oriented team that values your ideas and encourages innovation.
The opportunity to help shape and grow our flagship Social Groups.
A varied community-based role where no two days are the same.
Ongoinglearning,developmentandcareer opportunities within a growing organisation.
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📌 Social Groups Inclusion And Wellbeing Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Focus Connect
📍 Sydney