Local Co-ordinator - Health, Wealth and Happiness Project.

17.5 hours per week

Fixed term contract to end June 2017. 

£22,443 (£11,221 pro rata per annum) 

The Health, Wealth and Happiness Project seeks to address the social and financial exclusion that many older people living with HIV face.

This post will involve co-ordinating a varied programme of activities that engage people aged 50 or over living with HIV in Greater Manchester and the wider North West. 

The post holder will recruit, train and manage peer mentor volunteers, deliver training to external organisations and facilitate group work sessions.   We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, with an up to date knowledge about HIV and a demonstrable passion for improving the lives of people over 50 living with HIV.

You will find a job application pack at the bottom of this page, or contact Samuel Clarke on: 0161 274 5657 or via email to request a hard copy by post.

The closing date for applications for this post is 9.00 am on Monday 29th February 2016.  Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Interviews will be held on Monday 14th March and Tuesday 15th March 2016.

The successful job applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

George House Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We especially welcome applications from groups which reflect George House Trusts’ service user groups – HIV positive people (and other disabled people), gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, people from black and minority ethnic groups, and people from refugee communities.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please contact Colin or call 0161 274 4499

George House Trust's vision is for all people living in the North West of England to live happy and healthy lives and be free from stigma and discrimination; for all people to know their HIV status and to be HIV aware.

The Health Wealth and Happiness Project is nationally coordinated by Terrence Higgins Trust who deliver the project in Bristol, the Midlands, Brighton and London. George House Trust is the Manchester based regional partner in the project. 

This post is funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund.  This post is being re-advertised – previous applicants need not apply

Download the application pack here