HWB CYMUNEDOL TAJ MAHAL COMMUNITY HUB
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Disgrifiad Swydd
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Disgrifiad Byr o’r Prosiect
Mae’r Hwb Cymunedol ym Machynlleth wedi llwyddo i sicrhau grant gan Gronfa Datblygu Fforwm Gwerth Cymdeithasol i ddarparu gwasanaeth bws cymunedol ar gyfer Dyffryn Dyfi.
Bydd y gwasanaeth yn darparu trafnidiaeth hygyrch, hyblyg, a fforddiadwy i drigolion, gan alluogi mynediad at wasanaethau iechyd, llesiant a chymunedol. Bydd yn cyfrannu at ecosystem llesiant integredig sy’n lleihau unigedd gwledig ac yn gwella ansawdd bywyd.
Yn dilyn cau’r gwasanaeth Galw a Theithio, rhoddwyd y mini-bws hygyrch i’r Hwb Cymunedol, a oedd yn benderfynol o sicrhau cyllid i’w ddefnyddio er budd y gymuned.
Bydd rheolaeth y prosiect yn cael ei chefnogi gan dîm o wirfoddolwyr lleol a Chydlynydd Prosiect a gaiff ei recriwtio i arwain y peilot. Bydd hefyd yn cael ei gefnogi gan wirfoddolwyr, nai llai fel gyrwyr neu gynorthwywyr, i gefnogi’r rhai sy’n teithio ar y Bws Cymunedol.
Bydd y cyllid yn darparu cyfleoedd hyfforddi i wirfoddolwyr, gan gynnwys hyfforddiant ar gyfer gyrru a defnyddio cyfleusterau cadeiriau olwyn, ynghyd â hyfforddiant mewn Cymorth Cyntaf, Ymwybyddiaeth o Anabledd ac Ymwybyddiaeth o Ddementia.
Bydd cyfnod peilot y prosiect yn dod i ben ym mis Mawrth 2027, a bydd yn rhan o’r rôl hon i sicrhau dyfodol cynaliadwy i’r prosiect drwy gyllid ac incwm a enillir.
Disgrifiad Byr o’r Hwb
Cafodd Hwb Cymunedol Taj Mahal yn Hwb ei greu ar y cyd, gan y gymuned ar gyfer y gymuned. Mewn dim ond tair blynedd, mae’r Hwb wedi dod yn ofod cymunedol bywiog lle mae unigolion, teuluoedd, sefydliadau, grwpiau, staff a gwirfoddolwyr wedi cael eu meithrin i dyfu a ffynnu. Mae wedi dod yn adnabyddus am ei gynhwysiant a’i groeso cynnes, gan greu gofod hygyrch i bawb. Mae’n gartref i Oergell Gymunedol, Banc Babi a Chyfnewid Gwisgoedd, ac yn darparu lle i amrywiaeth o grwpiau fel Caffi Menopos a Grŵp Profedigaeth.
Mae hefyd yn darparu lle i grwpiau gynnal digwyddiadau, gan gynnwys Qrunch: brecinio misol Balchder Machynlleth a gweithdai Coginio Mach Maethlon. Mae wedi darparu gofod a chefnogaeth ar gyfer hyfforddiant mewn Diogelu, Cymorth Cyntaf, cefnogaeth Iechyd Meddwl, Hylendid Bwyd a Chydgynhyrchu. Ar hyn o bryd mae ganddo dros 50 o wirfoddolwyr yn cefnogi ei brosiectau amrywiol. Mae ei ethos o rannu, atgyweirio ac ailddefnyddio yn caniatáu i bobl gael mynediad at gymorth heb stigma.
Diben y Swydd
Bydd Cydlynydd Prosiect y Bws Cymunedol yn arwain y gwaith o gynllunio, cyflawni a rheoli menter trafnidiaeth gymunedol newydd o ddydd i ddydd, a ariennir gan Gronfa Datblygu Fforwm Gwerth Cymdeithasol.
Cydlynu a Chyflawni’r Prosiect
• Goruchwylio gweithrediad prosiect y Bws Cymunedol o’r lansiad hyd at ei gwblhau
• Datblygu a rheoli cynlluniau prosiect, amserlenni a chyllidebau
• Sicrhau bod y prosiect yn bodloni amcanion, canlyniadau a gofynion cyllid a gytunwyd
• Monitro perfformiad ac addasu’r ddarpariaeth i ddiwallu anghenion y gymuned
Ymgysylltu â’r Gymuned
• Meithrin perthnasoedd cryf â phobl leol, grwpiau a sefydliadau cymunedol, a rhanddeiliaid
• Hyrwyddo’r gwasanaeth i sicrhau ymwybyddiaeth a defnydd uchel
• Casglu adborth i wella’r gwasanaeth yn barhaus
• Sicrhau bod y prosiect yn gynhwysol ac yn hygyrch i bawb, yn enwedig grwpiau agored i niwed
Rheoli Gweithredol
• Cydlynu defnydd o’r gwasanaeth, gan gynnwys archebion gan grwpiau a sefydliadau eraill
• Cysylltu â gwirfoddolwyr
• Sicrhau cydymffurfiaeth â rheoliadau trafnidiaeth, iechyd a diogelwch, a gofynion diogelu
• Rheoli risg a datrys problemau gweithredol wrth iddynt godi
Cydlynu Gwirfoddolwyr
• Recriwtio, hyfforddi a chefnogi gwirfoddolwyr a gyrwyr
• Cynnal rota a sicrhau lefelau staffio digonol
• Meithrin amgylchedd tîm cadarnhaol a chydweithredol
Monitro, Gwerthuso ac Adrodd
• Olrhain canlyniadau’r prosiect
• Casglu a dadansoddi data ar ddefnydd ac effaith y gwasanaeth
• Paratoi adroddiadau ar gyfer cyllidwyr, gan gynnwys Cronfa Datblygu Fforwm Gwerth Cymdeithasol
• Dangos gwerth cymdeithasol ac effaith gymunedol
Gweithio mewn Partneriaeth
• Cydweithio ag awdurdodau lleol, elusennau, grwpiau cymunedol a sefydliadau
• Nodi cyfleoedd ar gyfer gweithio mewn partneriaeth ac ehangu’r gwasanaeth
• Cynrychioli’r prosiect mewn cyfarfodydd, digwyddiadau a fforymau
Cynaliadwyedd y Prosiect
• Datblygu ffrydiau incwm ar gyfer y prosiect
• Sicrhau cyllid ychwanegol
Manyleb Person:
HANFODOL
• Profiad o gydlynu neu reoli prosiectau
• Sgiliau trefnu a rheoli amser cryf
• Profiad o ymgysylltu â chymunedau neu ddarparu gwasanaethau cymunedol
• Sgiliau cyfathrebu a rhyngbersonol rhagorol
• Y gallu i reoli blaenoriaethau lluosog a gweithio’n annibynnol
• Cymhwysedd mewn monitro, adrodd a chasglu data
• Profiad o weithio gyda gwirfoddolwyr
DYMUNOL
• Profiad mewn trafnidiaeth, logisteg neu ddatblygu cymunedol
• Gwybodaeth am ddiogelu ac arferion iechyd a diogelwch
• Gwybodaeth am gydgynhyrchu
• Mae’r gallu i gyfathrebu yn y Gymraeg yn ddymunol
NODWEDDION PERSONOL
• Angerdd dros ddatblygu cymunedol ac effaith gymdeithasol
• Dull rhagweithiol, hyblyg sy’n canolbwyntio ar atebion
• Sgiliau datrys problemau cryf
• Y gallu i feithrin ymddiriedaeth a pherthnasoedd ar draws grwpiau amrywiol
Am ragor o wybodaeth tajmahalhub@gmail.com
Job Description
Job Title Project Coordinator
Employer Hwb Cymunedol Taj Mahal Community Hub
Location Based at Hwb Cymunedol Taj Mahal Machynlleth
Salary £17.5 per hour
Hours of work Approximately 11 hours a week.
Responsible to Hwb Coordinator
Responsible for Project coordination, engagement and promotion.
Brief Description of Project
The Community Hub in Machynlleth has been successful in gaining a grant from the Social Value Forum Development Fund to provide a community bus service for the Dyfi valley.
It will provide accessible, flexible and affordable transport for residents enabling access to health, wellbeing and community services delivering an integrated wellbeing ecosystem reducing rural isolation and improving quality of life.
Following the closure of the Dial a Ride service the mini-bus with wheelchair accessibility was gifted to the Community Hub who were determined to find funding to use the mini-bus to benefit the community.
The management of the project will be supported by a team of local volunteers and a project coordinator who will be recruited to lead the pilot project. It will also be supported by volunteers as drivers and assistants to support those travelling on the Community Bus. The funding will also provide training opportunities to train volunteers for driving and wheelchair facilities, and in First Aid, Disability Awareness and Dementia Awareness.
The pilot phase of the project will end in March 2027 and it will be part of this role to secure a sustainable future for the project through funding and earned income.
Brief Description of Hub
Hwb Cymunedol Taj Mahal Community Hub is a co-created Hwb created by the community for the community. In just three years, the Hwb has become a vibrant community space where individuals, families, organisation, groups, staff and volunteers have been nurtured to grow and thrive. It's become known for its inclusivity and warm welcome, creating an accessible space for all. It is host to a Community Fridge, a Baby Bank and Uniform Swap, provides a space for various groups such as a Menopause Cafe and a Bereavement Group and provides space for a number of groups to hold events including Qrunch: Machynlleth Pride monthly brunch and Edible Mach Cooking workshops. It has provided a space and support for training in Safeguarding, First Aid, Mental Health support, Food Hygiene and Co-Production. It currently has over 50 volunteers supporting it’s various projects. Its sharing, repairing, reusing ethos allows people to access help without any stigma.
Job Purpose
The Community Bus Project Coordinator will lead the planning, delivery, and day-to-day management of a new community transport initiative funded by the Social Value Forum Development Fund.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The role will be asked to lead on the delivery of the following; working with the working group, a team of volunteers and the Hwb Directors.
Project Coordination and Delivery
• Oversee the implementation of the Community Bus project from launch to completion
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets
• Ensure the project meets agreed objectives, outcomes, and funding requirements
• Monitor performance and adapt delivery to meet community needs
Community Engagement
• Build strong relationships with locals, community groups and organisations, and stakeholders
• Promote the service to ensure high awareness and usage
• Gather feedback to continuously improve the service
• Ensure the project is inclusive and accessible to all, particularly vulnerable groups
Operational Management
• Coordinate use of the service including bookings from other groups and organisations
• Liaise with volunteers
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, health & safety, and safeguarding requirements
• Manage risk and resolve operational issues as they arise
Volunteer Coordination
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers and drivers
• Maintain rotas and ensure adequate staffing levels
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
• Track project outcome
• Collect and analyse data on service usage and impact
• Prepare reports for funders, including the Social Value Forum Development Fund
• Demonstrate social value and community impact
Partnership Working
• Collaborate with local authorities, charities, community groups & organisations
• Identify opportunities for partnership working and service expansion
• Represent the project at meetings, events, and forums
Project sustainability
• Develop income strands for the project
• Secure additional funding
Reporting to the Hwb Management Group.
Person Specification:
ESSENTIAL
• Experience in project coordination or management
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience engaging with communities or delivering community-based services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Competence in monitoring, reporting, and data collection
• Experience working with volunteers
DESIRABLE
• Experience in transport, logistics, or community development
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety practices
• Knowledge of co-production
• Ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Passion for community development and social impact
• Proactive, flexible, positive and solution-focused approach
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to build trust and relationships across diverse groups
How to Apply Send a CV and covering letter by midday 11th May
For more information tajmahalhub@gmail.com
Christmas Day – Hwbmas at Taj Mahal Community Hub
We know Christmas Day can be hard for many people, so we’re opening our doors for Hwbmas — a warm, welcoming place to find a friendly face, Christmas drinks, and festive party nibbles.
Pop in for an hour or stay all day — everyone is welcome.
Altaea has accepted the challenge of creating party food through the decades, so expect classics like:
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Mushroom vol-au-vents
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Party hedgehogs
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Meat and cheese boards
Open Christmas Day: 10am–4pm
Dydd Nadolig – Hwbmas yn Nhaj Mahal
Rydym yn gwybod y gall Dydd Nadolig fod yn anodd i lawer, felly rydym yn agor ein drysau ar gyfer Hwbmas — lle cynnes a chroesawgar i ddod o hyd i wyneb cyfeillgar, diodydd Nadoligaidd, a bwyd parti.
Galwch i mewn am awr neu arhoswch drwy’r dydd — mae croeso i bawb.
Mae Altaea wedi derbyn yr her o greu bwyd parti trwy’r degawdau, gan gynnwys:
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Vol-au-vents madarch
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Draenogod parti
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Byrddau caws a chig
Ar agor Dydd Nadolig: 10yb–4yp