Jewish Cultural & Inclusion Co-ordinator

Job Title: Jewish Cultural & Inclusion Co-ordinator

Location: Stanmore. Hybrid role - 3 days office based per week

Hours: Full or part time job share options will be considered

Contract type: Permanent

Accountable to: Head of Community Engagement

Why Norwood:

• The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence.
• Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being.
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards.
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance     
• Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent career progression pathway

Are you passionate about fostering a strong sense of Jewish culture and community? Join Norwood as a key leader in promoting Jewish ethos, practice, customs, inclusion and engagement across our services. In this vital role, you will ensure that the individuals we support are empowered to live their lives in accordance with their personal religious and cultural wishes. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful impact and championing Jewish culture within a supportive and inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify the Jewish cultural needs for people we support across adult services in Norwood and ensure that Norwood residential and supported living homes plan and facilitate the appropriate level of Jewish culture for the people we support.
• Educate, collaborate with, and support the Jewish community to raise awareness and promote disability inclusivity, ensuring people we support feel welcomed within the community and can practice Judaism inclusively.
• Deliver Jewish Way of Life training to Office Staff and for SLT.
• Provide ongoing support regarding Judaism to all staff in services.
• Recruit and line manage a bank of Jewish culture volunteers to support activities.
• Manage religious celebrations, event planning around Shabbat and Jewish festivals in partnership with Norwood Services.
• Support with Jewish End of Life care and procedures, e.g funeral and shiva preparations when required.
• Work in partnership with the Norwood Rabbi to promote, encourage, and ensure that the desired levels of kashrut and observance are maintained across services, and staff are supported to deliver this.
• Share information, celebrate achievements, and be a welcome and familiar presence in the homes.
• Proactively reach out to communities, build new connections, to increase engagement and raise the profile of Norwood, the Jewish values, and inclusive practice to the Jewish community and beyond.
• Identify and support Trust applications to synagogues for High Holy Day/ Kol Nidre appeals.
• Facilitate the Jewish way of life training and resources.
• Create, source, provide, and distribute resources such as easy-read prayers and blessings, and activities for homes to support Jewish life across Norwood services.

Essential:

• Experience in a similar role, promoting religious and cultural practices.
• Proven track record of building and developing community and partnerships.
• Experience in organising and managing events, especially religious celebrations.
• Qualification in community development, youth work or religious studies.
• Deep understanding of Jewish culture, customs and religious practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to educate and train staff on cultural and religious practises.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to create and maintain community partnerships
• Commitment to promoting inclusivity and supporting individual’s’ religious and cultural wishes.
• Enthusiastic and motivational, able to inspire staff and volunteers.
• Ability to travel and work in all Norwood settings.
• Adaptable and proactive in identifying and addressing needs.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to Norwood’s values.

If this opportunity interests you, please apply and our Recruitment Team will be in touch.

If you are interested in this role, please apply and our Recruitment Team will be in touch. 

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Due to the high number of candidates who apply to our roles at Norwood, please note we can only provide feedback following an interview, if shortlisted.

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