Personal Assistant Coordinator
Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL) is a small charity based in Kingston-upon-Thames. We have been campaigning for the rights of disabled people for over 50 years.
KCIL are seeking to add to our personal assistant recruitment service which support’s disabled people recruit and manage their own personal assistants (PA). We are looking for someone to work within our Direct Payments Team alongside our current Personal Assistant Coordinator to manage a set caseload of services users who are looking for support with recruiting a PA.
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, pro-active and enthusiastic part-time individual to join our team. Our ideal candidate will have experience in recruitment and a good knowledge of disability related issues. We seek someone who has a good understanding of equality and diversity, equal opportunities and service user involvement.
This post is 14 hours per week (Temporary role with a possibility of extension).
What does being a PA involve?
A PA is a carer who works privately for a disabled or older person, so that they are in control of who works for them and how they are supported. A PA can help with all sorts of daily tasks at home, including domestic tasks, personal care, shopping, sorting out paperwork and can also support their employer to get out and about.
Main Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for working alongside the KCIL’s service users to develop personalised recruitment adverts, manage online advertisements and support with the interview process when required.
- To support service users with the recruitment of Personal Assistants (PAs) and to liaise with payroll companies regarding payments to PAs
- To maintain and develop PA records, both paper and electronic, that correspond to this work
- To support PAs and adult service users through the DBS process
- To assist with the organisation and facilitation of PA training sessions or events which support PA recruitment
- To provide support, information and advice and signposting to service users, potential service users and professionals regarding employment rights and employment law.
- To support the DP team by answering queries and offering advice and guidance to our service users
- To produce performance reports for the CEO regarding recruitment and monitoring of advertising platforms
- To attend regular team meetings, supervision and any training that may be required
Benefits
•Salary - £22,849 - £25,337 pro-rata (pro rata)
•Pension scheme
•25 days’ holiday per annum (pro rata)
This post is for 14 hours per week. Days are negotiable and we are ideally looking for someone who can be flexible when required. This is an office based role with the possibility of some home visits. The successful candidate will be willing to travel in and around the London Boroughs or Kingston-upon-Thames and other local areas if required.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Closing date: Monday 9th December 2019
Interview Date: Monday 16th December 2019
KCIL is a disability confident employer and we would practically welcome applications from disabled people.
Please note we do not accept CV's. All applicants must complete an application form to be considered for shortlisting.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Oasis Farm Waterloo is a beautiful oasis in the heart of London, managed in partnership between Oasis Hub Waterloo and Jamie’s Farm. We are looking for a Farm Education Officer to deliver our weekly educational programme to small groups of vulnerable young people from schools and Pupil Referral Units – helping young people flourish in education, at home and in the community.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Farm Manager to help deliver a high quality experience for visiting schools, giving young people the opportunity to learn more about the natural world and themselves. You will be passionate about outdoor learning and keen to engage visiting groups with the Jamie’s Farm approach to Family, Farming and Therapy. We welcome applicants with a background in education and/ or Forest school leadership, with an interest in the therapeutic benefits of working with plants and animals, and who thrive in a busy and varied environment.
To be successful in this role you will need
- An interest in horticulture and/or farming
- Demonstrable experience delivering outdoor education, teaching or similar
- Excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills
- Experience working with volunteers
- To demonstrate familiarity with the UK school system
- Awareness of safeguarding best practice for children/young people & adults at risk.
- A ‘can-do’ approach, be self-motivated and flexible to deal with outdoor conditions.
In return for your hard work and commitment to this special project, you will get:
- The opportunity to work in a unique working environment, based on a farm with desk space in the stunning Feilden Fowles studio (access to farm eggs and vegetables!)
- A supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment.
- A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% Employer contributions.
- 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holiday), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.
Oasis Hub Waterloo is part of Oasis Charitable Trust, a multi-national charity supporting young people and their families in 10 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential. The Oasis Hub Waterloo comprises a Primary and Secondary school, Church, Foodbank, Debt Advice Centre, Coffee shop and Community Farm in its portfolio of community activities.
Applicants will be committed to the ethos of both Oasis and Jamie’s Farm and be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff will be subject to appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and referencing.
Closing date for completed applications is 10am, Monday 25th November 2019.
Interviews will be held Monday 2nd December 2019, at London Waterloo.
For full details and an application form, please contact OasisUK, or download the documents from this page. Please indicate in your enquiry where you saw this vacancy. Please note, CVs alone will not be accepted as you will need apply using an application pack.
Part Time (24 hours per week) 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Salary £15,833 per annum (0.6FTE) inclusive of London Allowance
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.