If you have experience of setting up activities in the community, experience of fundraising and writing successful project proposal and working in a dynamic way with the community then we would like to hear from you. This project is ideal for someone who had experience of community development work or working in a community setting. 

This exciting role is suited to someone with great organisational skills and the ability to motivate and inspire disabled adults to participate in and lead social activities to help combat social isolation and learn skills. The applicant will need to able to work on their own initiative, be a ‘can do’ person and be creative.

Our Activities Co-ordinator will work with our peer network of disabled adults to develop new activities based on need and demand and as well as continuing with our range of social activities already set up. Our activities provide ways for disabled people to come and together to learn and share experiences. Current activities include an art club, book club, drama, choir and more. The programme of activities will engage disabled people across all impairment groups and across the borough of Richmond. The programme which can consist of regular group activities, trips, talks, campaigning and more. The programme will be shaped by disabled people. The Activities Co-ordinator will work with disabled people to become peer mentors that support in the organising of the sessions, marketing and creating a programme of events.

You will have excellent communication and IT skills, administrative skills and be fully competent on Microsoft applications. You will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Richmond AID is an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from disabled candidates.

About the APPG on Malaria & NTDs

Established in 2005, the APPG on Malaria & Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG) has an established history of actively engaging UK parliamentarians on the issues of malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The APPMG facilitates and implements an active calendar of parliamentary and public events, policy briefings to support parliamentary debates and specialist meetings to inform and mobilise UK parliamentarians in support of priorities and policies that will accelerate progress against malaria and NTDs.

The priorities of the APPMG are guided by the Chair and Officers of the group, all sitting MPs and Peers in Westminster, and implemented with support from a part-time Coordinator to provide parliamentary and policy advice and administrative functions. The APPMG benefits from an active base of expert stakeholders from across academia, research, multilateral organisations, industry and the private sector as well as civil society. This is a significant resource to the APPMG in understanding and working to highlight key opportunities to engage parliamentarians on a wide range of topics from access to medicines, R&D for new tools, aid architecture, funding gaps, to evidence-based policy to inform control and elimination programmes.

The APPMG is looking for an enthusiastic self-starter to fill the role of Coordinator. The candidate will support the secretariat function of the APPMG across the issues of malaria and NTDs, actively engaging with UK parliamentarians, expert stakeholders and networks including the UK Malaria Advocates and the UK Coalition against Neglected Tropical Diseases.

Role of the Coordinator

The APPMG Coordinator will act on behalf of the best interests of the Chair, Officers, and parliamentary members. The agenda of the APPMG will be driven by the Chair and Officers with input from and consultation with the external malaria and NTDs stakeholders as and when needed. The Coordinator will maintain regular contact with all external partner organisations to ensure broad and unbiased representation of the malaria and NTDs communities. The Coordinator will be required to work alongside the APPMG Chair and Officers to raise the political profile of malaria and NTDs with UK policy and decision makers and grow parliamentary support for the fight against malaria and NTDs.

Reporting

The Coordinator will be employed and line managed by, and administratively accountable to Malaria No More UK. The Coordinator is functionally responsible to the APPMG Chair and Officers to execute the approved strategy and workplan.

Key responsibilities

Stakeholder engagement:

• Liaise with expert stakeholders to understand the key threats to progress on malaria and NTDs and the implementation of UK government policy in support of these issues.
• Collaborate and partner with expert stakeholders to strengthen parliamentary discussions with recommended content and guest speakers.

Parliamentary and policy advice:

• Identify potential APPMG priorities and share policy advice to inform the APPMG Chair and Officers on annual themes to be addressed in APPMG activities, including a country focus on Nigeria.
• Liaise with parliamentarians personally and develop and maintain a broad network of external contacts.
• Lead the organisation of parliamentary events and meetings focusing on key issues relating to malaria and NTDs and bringing together experts and parliamentarians, including logistics, agendas, and briefing materials.
• Support parliamentarians through the drafting of written correspondence; briefing papers ahead of parliamentary debates; circulating regular updates to parliamentary members and the wider malaria and NTDs communities on APPMG activities.
• Prepare speaking points upon request to support APPMG parliamentary members and visiting dignitaries to APPMG events.
• Lead/support the preparation of an annual report on the activities of the APPMG, and other specialist reports based on discussion with APPMG Chair and expert stakeholders.
• Lead the organisation of field visits for parliamentarians to see international programmes tackling malaria and NTDs first-hand.

Administrative, strategy and planning:

• Development of a Chair and Officers approved annual workplan and oversight of the APPMG’s budget.
• Monitor and regularly report to the APPMG Chair and Officers on progress against the strategy and workplan.
• Financial reporting and basic accounting.
• Ensure strategic and operational plans fall within available budget and escalate to the APPMG Chair and Officers when there are concerns about the financial viability of being able to execute the workplan.
• Effective communication and lead renewal/revisions of MoUs with financial donors where required.
• Liaise with financial donors to cultivate continued support to the APPMG.
• Identify opportunities to grow and strengthen the APPMG.
• Ensure compliance with all APPG protocols and reporting requirements with the APPG Register.

Communications:

• Prepare press releases when relevant, update the website when needed and manage the APPMG’s social media accounts.
• Effectively communicate between the Chair, Officers, members, and external stakeholders.

Person specification

• Knowledge and understanding of the UK parliamentary system
• Experience of parliamentary affairs
• An understanding of global dialogue on the Sustainable Development Goals
• Excellent writing and critical analysis skills
• Experience of organising events and meetings
• Skilled at managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills to build collaborative relationships and supportive engagement with stakeholders
• High attention to detail and quality
• A strong commitment to partnership and a collaborative approach
• Ability to undertake domestic and international travel agreed upon with the APPMG Chair and Officers

• Experience in malaria and/or neglected tropical disease programmes/policy engagement/communications
• Experience in international public health/development programs
• Experience of communicating science to a non-scientific audience
• Knowledge of website editing
• Knowledge of print production and use of online/social media
• Knowledge of malaria affected countries.
• Lived experience of malaria and/or NTDs

Staff benefits include:

• 10% employer pension contributions
• 28 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holiday days

To apply, please send your CV together with a supporting statement detailing why you are interested in this position and how your skills and experience fit the person specification above

MNMUK recognises the value of a team in which people from diverse background.s are able to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to delivering our mission to make Malaria No More. Candidates from historically marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info.

Closing date for applications: 8th November 2021

Transitions UK is an exciting and growing charity, working across Herts, Beds, Bucks, N London, Leicester and S. Birmingham,  specifically set up to address the needs of a “lost generation” of 15-25 year olds. We work with young people with learning disabilities, mental health & emotional issues, young people leaving care and those at risk of exploitation/offending. 

Hub Co-ordinator - ASPIRE Buckinghamshire - supporting young people at risk of offending/exploitation  

£21,450 pro rata, plus matched pension 

Part-time: 20-25 hrs per week. 

You will further develop and drive forward this exciting and innovative community-based project, part-funded by The National Lottery and already running for three years, including spearheading its further development in Buckinghamshire. You will have primary responsibility, supported by our FT Project Manager, to provide a mentoring and befriending service to 20 young people aged 13-21 years who are at risk of criminal exploitation or offending.

The project is also running in Watford and Hemel Hempstead, in S Bucks and in N London, and aims to further expand. Across the Aspire project, we run “Prevent” for 20-22  13-17 yr olds and “Restart” for 5-8  18-21 yr olds. You will also recruit and deploy 30+ volunteers as mentors, both younger and older adults.

You are an excellent organiser, team-leader and communicator with a hands-on approach. From experience, you are able to work sensitively and effectively with young people who have personal challenges and need support - so you will provide a quality response to the challenge further developing this project. You will be well supported by an experienced high quality team with personal support from your Project Manager.

You will be excited by the opportunities in this role and in our growing charity, and determined to achieve excellent results for the young people we support. 

Transitions UK is an exciting and growing charity, currently working across Herts, Beds, Bucks, N London, S Birmingham and Leicester. We were specifically set up 7 years ago to address the needs of a “lost generation” of 15-25 year olds. Needed more than ever, we work with young people with learning disabilities, mental health & emotional issues, young people leaving care and those at risk of offending/exploitation. 

Hub Coordinator, Attain Project, Central Bedfordshire  

– Young People Leaving Care -  

25 – 37.5 hours per week to suit, £21,450 to £24,000 pro rata 

We are seeking a Coordinator to run our Hub in Central Bedfordshire, supporting 15-20 young people. Attain has been running for a number of years in adjoining counties.

You will recruit, deploy, co-ordinate and support a team of around 20-25 volunteer adult mentors. The Project supports beneficiaries through a two- year transition programme, helping them to make an effective journey towards independence, adulthood and a positive lifestyle and future.

You will work from home, from our office in Breachwood Green and within the community. YP are based around South Central Beds including Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Biggleswade. 

You are an excellent organiser, team leader and communicator with a hands-on approach. Ideally you will have experience of care and care leaving, either personally or professionally. A key part of the role will be helping to develop stronger links with businesses and the wider community to create opportunities for YP - and then supporting adult mentors to help young care leavers to make the most of them and attain their potential. You will help YP with personal life planning and personal and skills development. You will be excited by the opportunities in a charity and project which are needed more than ever and determined to achieve excellent results for the young people we support. 

Job Title: Befriending Plus Service Coordinator

Hours:              28 hrs p/wk over either 4 or 5 days

Contract: 1 year, in the first instance

Salary: £28,206 pro-rata

Reports to: Better at Home Leader

Purpose of Job:

To be responsible for the delivery of Age UK Wandsworth’s “Befriending Plus” Service. This project, commissioned by the Council and now funded for a second year, works with older housebound and isolated people, who are living alone or as carers aged over 60 in the London Borough of Wandsworth.

The service seeks to alleviate loneliness and social isolation and create practical support for older people by matching them with volunteer visitors for companionship and practical help. The volunteers visit for a specified time each week and also help the older people to access other relevant statutory and voluntary organisations and services.

What we can offer:

• A warm welcome from our small and friendly team of staff and volunteers and our hypo-allergenic office dog.
• A busy work place where no day is ever the same and the opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of older people in Wandsworth.
• The opportunity for an organised, experienced and energetic person to really develop this vital project.
• An experienced staff and trustee leadership team who believe in the value of personal and professional development.

Closing date: Wednesday 17 November at noon

Interviews: Monday 22 November

Age UK Wandsworth is committed to safeguarding all those in our care. All offers are subject to satisfactory references and DBS check. CVs will not be considered.

Ready for something new?

We’re looking for someone who can make a difference in local communities.

We have a vacancy for a proactive, outgoing and organised person with a passion for volunteering to join the Imago team. In this role you will recruit and manage volunteers for our community transport service and other projects.

You will help develop services by increasing the number of volunteers, meeting demand and enabling growth in new areas. There will be opportunities to organise and deliver promotional and volunteer recruitment activities, and you will manage volunteer applications, interviews and induction. It’s important that volunteers have a great experience with Imago, so you will ensure they feel supported and valued throughout the process.

Applicants should have relevant professional or personal experience of volunteering or working with communities, and have an understanding of the positive impact volunteering can have on the individual.

You should be confident in using social media, developing marketing materials, speaking, delivering presentations and developing networks. Attention to detail is a key skill and you will maintain excellent records using our bespoke database.

You will be based at our Sevenoaks office and cover wider areas so your own car is essential for this role.

Be part of something amazing.

Merstham Community Facility Trust (MCFT) was started by a small group of local people who wanted to make their community a safer, happier, and better place. Fourteen years later it has grown to become an organisation that delivers a multitude of projects that support, connect, and empower the community.

MCFT seeks to provide opportunity, access, and services to all within our local community, in responsive and inclusive ways.

MCFT is based at The Merstham Hub a great purpose-built community building that we share with the Council’s Library, the Merstham Mix (a community café) and the YMCA.  MCFT is a place that thrives on community spirit and has a team of warm, , friendly and dedicated staff and volunteers.

We have a wide range of activities and services and enable a wide range of other organisations and people to bring their services to the community. This includes our Community Fridge, a Food Club, a Community Allotment, Repair Café, IT Buddies, and even a Trishaw!

The post holder will be required to build strong relationships with volunteers and coordinate training and other developmental opportunities for them. You will provide a single point of entry to volunteering at the Merstham Community Hub (the Hub), exploring and developing different recruitment methods and partnership working strategies to bring in a diverse group of volunteers. The role will also involve using a newly implemented volunteer management database.

We are looking for someone who is organised, kind and compassionate to play a key role in the development and impact of MCFT with and for its volunteers and the local community.

Applicants must have prior experience in recruiting, managing, and/or working with volunteers.

Organise and manage a varied programme of activities for our weekly multi activity class for adults with learning disabilities, taking into account the needs of the client group.  This will involve purchasing or ordering items, setting up the activities, organising entertainers or outside providers as appropriate, mintiaing record of activites and taking photographs.  Managing one other staff member/volunteer as required.

Open Age’s physical activity programme includes 65+ weekly in-person activities across Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham and Westminster and 15+ activities on Zoom. The role we are seeking to fill will support in the coordination and administration of physical activities as well as deliver Falls Prevention classes as part of Open Age’s Steady and Stable programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Open Age, an innovative London charity working with people 50+. Established in 1993 and now celebrating almost 30 years of championing an active life for older people. Each week we run a wide range of activities for older people from our own centres, community venues and now during restrictions online and by phone. From boxing to ballet, painting to photography - Open Age’s array of activities seeks to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of our members and, in doing so, aims to address the issue of loneliness and isolation among older people

Come and work for a growing, creative, and multiple award-winning charity!  We're a small organisation making a big difference.

My Life My Choice (MLMC) is a self-advocacy charity, 100% user-led, run by and for people with a learning disability, founded in 1998.  The charity delivers a diverse range of innovative projects that enhance and empower the lives of adults with a learning disability in Oxfordshire.  These established projects include the Power Up training & consultancy & research team, Champions who speak up and campaign, Travel Buddy scheme, 12 local self-help groups, and Gig Buddies.

MLMC is now looking for a new full time Project Coordinator.  The successful applicant will coordinate the MLMC Computer Buddy project which involves providing devices for those without, coaching and training beneficiaries, recruiting volunteers, and working with key partners. We do not need a person who is a whizz with computers for this role! Above all, we want to work with somebody who has excellent coordination, administration, and people skills.

This role calls for a colleague who not only shows a passion for empowering, working with, and raising the voices of people with a learning disability but also thrives on achieving targets.
 

The successful candidate will enjoy a challenge, have a ‘can do’ attitude and be a competent driver (or with car driver support) with a UK driving licence and access to a car. MLMC presently reimburses 45p per mile for private car used for business purposes.

MLMC not only says it values its staff but commits to them by offering a competitive salary, an enhanced pension contribution, a comfortable and spacious office environment, an Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, flexible working with time off in lieu, a weekly fruit basket, a £100 contribution towards a health & wellbeing activity, cycle to work scheme, two days special leave at Christmas, and working from home when appropriate. Free, dedicated staff parking is also available.

We are recruiting for an Activity Coordinator based at our Thornycroft Centre in Pontefract to support the clients of the Centre to participate in a range of activities to reduce social isolation and promote positive health and wellbeing. This role will work with clients and other members of the team to develop the services provided at the Centre and in the community.

Responsibilities of this role include creating a safe and welcoming environment for clients of the Centre; promoting client independence; working with clients and other members of the team to create and develop an engaging and stimulating activity programme at the Centre and in the community; deliver various activity sessions; evaluate activity sessions by obtaining feedback from the clients and use this to improve the sessions.

You will need to be able to assess the needs of the client group and adapt activities to suit and ensure the service and activities are accessible to a wide range of users including those with mobility issues and various disabilities.  You will also look at opportunities to provide outreach services in the community.

You will assist in promoting the services to new clients and ensure that current clients are aware of upcoming activities in the Centre and liaise with other support agencies / individuals working with the client group or delivering activities in the Centre.  You must be able to identify any safeguarding concerns and ensure they immediately reported to the Centre Coordinator.

You will need experience of developing and delivering activities / programmes in a similar setting or in the community; experience of working in a health and social care setting; access to a vehicle and driving license; be well organised with a high attention to detail; an understanding of safeguarding / health and safety when working with the client group; able to maintain confidentiality; have excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a good standard of education including Math and English GCSE (or equivalent); able to use own initiative; and have experience of using a PC with Microsoft Software.

A qualification in health, social care or community work would be an advantage and an understanding of the issues faced by former miners / mining communities would also be desirable.

We are currently recruiting a Programme Coordinator to work within our Network Development team. The role would be supporting principally with the delivery of our networks (Trust Leaders Network and Regional Headteacher Networks). As a matrix organisation, there are opportunities to work across teams and support delivery of our full suite of programmes and networks.

About Challenge Partners

Who we are: Challenge Partners is a practitioner-led education charity that enables collaboration between schools to enhance the life chances of all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

How we do it: The Challenge Partners central team works closely with school leaders and other education professionals to facilitate a variety of programmes and services for schools in our partnership. We ensure the knowledge and skills of the best in our network are available to everyone, reducing the variability in education provision whilst improving the performance of all schools, leaders, and pupils in the partnership.

Our team: There are currently just over 20 people in our growing team. We are dedicated to working hard for our schools whilst enjoying what we do and who we work with. You will be working in a friendly and dynamic group with backgrounds in education, the wider social enterprise and charity sector, and the corporate world. The majority of roles are school-facing, and team members work closely with leaders in our schools to generate and refine ideas and create maximum value for the network.

To find out more about the Network of Excellence, Trust Leaders Network and our Regional Headteacher Networks please visit our website. 

Job Purpose:

To support the delivery of our network for trust leaders and our regional networks for headteachers. These enable knowledge exchange and support leaders to strengthen capacities to lead and grow healthy organisations and drive trust and school improvement. This position requires a self-motivated, organised, detail-focused and personable individual to work as part of our team.

Key responsibilities:

• Support delivery of the networks, including scheduling meeting dates, liaising with network facilitators, providing zoom support for online meetings and other supporting activities
• Respond to email and phone queries relating to Regional Headteacher Networks or the Trust Leaders Network in a timely and professional manner
• Manage associated network communications as appropriate
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with external stakeholders
• Maintain agreed relationships with network stakeholders. As directed, maintain relationships with advisory group, customers, service providers and other stakeholders and resolve all queries and operational issues, escalating as appropriate
• Maintain and update network information as required, including our salesforce CRM system, website and marketing materials
• Other tasks commensurate with the role as appropriate such as support for the Partnerships, Network Development or other teams, according to organisational need

Person Specification:

Specific skills and attitudes we are looking for in an applicant are as follows:

● Excellent relationship management skills and a friendly, personable demeanor

● Positivity and optimism

● Outstanding attention to detail, and pride in your work

● High computer literacy, with experience of using Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel and Powerpoint

● Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority

● Ability to prioritise effectively to meet competing demands, through excellent organisation and time management

● The ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines

● A willingness to learn and give and receive feedback

● A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference

Personal Characteristics:

Our team is very important to us, and we are looking for someone who shares our key values:

● Excellence- we are always looking for ways to improve because we are determined to achieve the best for every child, teacher and leader.

● Equity- we treat each other fairly, with trust, care and respect. We seek the best for every child, and know that those who have the least, need our combined expertise the most.

● Courageous leadership- we speak up and take responsibility for all children, making sure that we do not harm others in doing our best for our own schools

● Challenge- We expect the best of ourselves and each other, and value challenge which helps us improve

● Collaboration- We listen to, share with and learn from each other, developing our practice together so that every child benefits from our combined wisdom and creativity

● Innovation- We use and generate research, we innovate with discipline and evaluate intelligently in pursuit of better outcomes for all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

Salary and benefits of working for Challenge Partners

● Salary £21,588-£25,398, dependent on experience

● 25 days of paid holiday per year, plus 8 additional days of bank holiday (pro rata)

● An employer contributed pension - we match up to 5% of your own contribution

● Private healthcare

● Flexible working hours

● A school based office in South Bermondsey

● This role is not suitable for remote working only and attendance at events in the UK is required

● A supportive and friendly team

● A chance to make a real difference to educational outcomes

● The opportunity to progress and develop skills in a dynamic and fast-growing team

● The opportunity to interact with the children at our school (including weekly reading)

Please note that we will disregard your application if we do not receive a CV and role-specific cover letter.

Appointment will be dependent on receipt of satisfactory references and completing a DBS check.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Please note that the recruitment of this role will take place on rolling bases.

Creative Support is a busy and dynamic national charity with a track record in providing high quality, person centred support services in over 65 Local Authorities and volunteers play an integral role within our charity.

Volunteers contribute to our vision of person-centred care, a diverse and inclusive workforce and opportunities for personal and professional development for all.

We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual to join our Volunteering Team at our Head Office in Stockport.

This busy role will involve coordination of volunteers within services nationally; this will involve making contact with a range of services, helping them to find volunteers and ensuring volunteers are supported through the process. You will oversee the process from initial enquiry to ensuring candidates are interviewed and completing the pre-employment checks. You will then maintain excellent communication to ensure a positive experience for all our volunteers and services.

As part of the role you will also lead on development activities for volunteers and deliver some activities for service users (both virtually and locally in person) as part of our wider activities calendar. You will work closely with our Placement and Volunteers Manager to maintain our Investors in Volunteers accreditation.

The successful candidate will be skilled in effective communication, maintaining records, and effectively coordinating resources. They will also need to be well organised, hard working and flexible as this is a demanding role, working with multiple stakeholders/services and on project deadlines nationally. The successful candidate will also have an enthusiasm for working directly with people to create meaningful opportunities.

A genuine interest in and awareness of the wider social care sector is desirable. Continuous professional development will be provided but you must be able to work independently and flexibly to meet the goals and changing needs of the organisation.

You will be based at our friendly Stockport Head Office located in the town centre, within five minutes’ walk of Stockport train station, with the requirement for travel to services.

This year Creative Support is celebrating its 30th year of delivering care and support to individuals across England. You will be part of our Stockport based Head Office operation that has and will continue to work to provide not-for-profit based support that gives everyone the Opportunity to be themselves, the Choice to make decisions over their lives and advocates for the Wellbeing of everyone.

Creative Support is also a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

We expect all applicants to Creative Support to have had at least their first Covid 19 vaccination prior to starting employment with us and to be committed to having the second vaccination within a 3 month period.

Job Description

Job Title

Children’s Activities Co-ordinator 

Salary

£20,000 pro rata.

21 hours per week – approx. £11,200 Gross

Plus, travel expenses and pension.

Essential

You will be required to work a minimum of two weekend days per month.

Place of work

Based at Lemington Community Centre, with work throughout the north east region.

Report to

Useful Vision Team Leader

Main Purpose of the Job

To organise, manage and host activities for blind and partially sighted children and their families across the north east, ensuring the events are enjoyable, beneficial and in line with the ethos and aims of the Useful Vision charity.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1

Host activities which support growth of new friendships & skills ensuring they are enjoyable and beneficial to Visually Impaired children and their families. You will be expected to actively participate in the activities supporting families and children. These will range from early years sessions, skills workshops to large family days out.

2

Support and care for VI children, (some multi-disabled children) during Skills workshops, one to one support will be required at activities without parents or carers present.

3

Contribute creative ideas for activities to ensure the production of an enjoyable, informative, and varied programme, in line with the aims of Useful Vision. 

4

Work collaboratively with the team to ensure all pre-event planning is completed including risk assessments, and appropriate communication with facilitators and families, for a professionally run event.

5

Manage & support Volunteers who help at activities in a variety of roles to ensure that families are well cared for on the day.

6

Evaluate activities to ensure they have met their aims and provide this information for compilation in reports, and for future planning.

7

Communicate with the families and the team enabling them  to access appropriate information and advice.

8

Learn and adhere to all Useful Vision policies and procedures, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety & Equality & Diversity.

Special Features

Other Essential Requirements.

• Experience of working with children and young people one to one and in groups.

• You will be required work at least two weekend days per month as well as some after school hours, and evenings.

• Ability to travel independently across the north east region regularly.

• Effective communication skills particularly with children, but also with colleagues and parents.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and deliver large family days and skills workshops.

• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Ability to record, monitor and evaluate your work.

• Good IT skills, confident use of Microsoft Office.

• Willingness to undertake appropriate training

Desirable

• Child Care, youth work, or sports coaching qualifications.

• Events management experience and/or knowledge.

• Preferably has skills and expertise, which can be usefully utilized in the activities programme, e.g., sports, music, arts, outdoor activities, health awareness, IT, dance, drama, cookery.

• Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people who might be difficult to engage and demonstrate challenging behaviour.

• Experience of supporting and working with disabled children.

• Experience of the needs of visually impaired people.

email application with covering letter and CV. Appplications without a covering letter will not be accepted.