Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.
By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2020, we were listed 39th in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For. We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
The Research Informatics team at ARUK is leading the coordination of the Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Diseases (EDoN) initiative. EDoN is a growing and exciting collaboration among more than 13 organisations aiming to create a digital toolkit and machine learning models to enable the detection of specific dementia-causing diseases decades before overt cognitive symptoms become apparent. The Research Informatics team, as part of the EDoN coordination group, provides support to the EDoN initiative and its partners in the following areas: Project management, Policy and Ethics, Communications, Capacity Building, and Governance & Legislation.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
- Support the EDoN project management working group contributing to effectively coordinating EDoN activities and supporting EDoN partners.
- Support the EDoN capacity building working group to engage relevant stakeholders and promote the project externally.
- Support the project management working group to help partners manage their tasks, documents, reporting and communications.
- Ensure information about EDoN (activities, outputs and outcomes) is shared across the project and is efficiently promoted both internally and externally as required.
- Identify issues, recognise opportunities and propose solutions to help the project and its partners achieve their objectives and demonstrate agility in response to unexpected challenges.
- Implement project management best practices to increase the efficiency of the activities in the EDoN initiative.
- Represent the Research Informatics Team externally, support the team to maintain excellent working relationships with external partners.
- Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Research Informatics Programme Manager in line with the responsibilities of the post
What we are looking for:
- A postgraduate degree in technology or equivalent, in life sciences or biomedical research or relevant experience within this chosen field.
- Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills
- Excellent skills supporting and facilitating the work of colleagues
- Proven work experience in managing and coordinating projects, ideally clinical, data or technology projects
- Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively and confidently with both individuals and groups
- Motivated and able to approach problems systematically and creatively
- Flexibility for leading/participating in meetings/teleconferences with international stakeholder
Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.
The closing date for applications is 3rd May 2020, with interviews to be held on the 12th May 2020. We may arrange telephone interviews and interviews prior to the closing date, so we would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. When applying, please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.
In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.
To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.
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You will play a vital role in establishing and coordinating a training, advocacy and campaigning programme to raise awareness about the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) amongst Roma migrant communities in the UK and empower them to exercise their rights.
This role will focus on delivering training and information activities, and facilitate a peer-advocacy programme for Roma-led NGOs and advocates to support Roma migrants to engage with the requirements of EUSS process.
The successful candidate will have up-to-date knowledge of the EU Settlement Scheme, good understanding of the legal advice sector and empathy with issues affecting Roma migrant communities in the UK. Fluency in Romanes and/or an East European language is desirable.
This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund for 2 years 6 months.
For Job Application Pack, please visit our website.
Closing Date: Monday, 20/04/20 at 5pm
Interview Date: Wednesday, 29/04/20
(Please note that because of the constraints imposed by the Covid-19, interviews will be conducted by Skype, Zoom or another video conferencing service.)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund for 3 years, This project will offer victims and survivors of domestic abuse access to a phone-based helpline run by volunteers and trauma informed peer to peer support groups.
The volunteer co-Ordinator will support the project manager to deliver all outcomes detailed in the grant agreement in relation to the recruitment training and support of telephone helpline volunteers. You will ensure that the volunteer selection process is rigorous and that the telephone service provided is of the highest quality. You will be required to develop and disseminate policies, procedures and induction materials and to work closely with service leads to create seamless referral pathways for MyAlly clients.
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Founded in 2016, Ambition Aspire Achieve (AAA) is a registered charity focused on supporting some of the most disadvantaged, vulnerable and at-risk young people in Newham and east London, providing them with new opportunities to build self-belief, enabling them to overcome their personal barriers to progression. Delivering projects and activities from our community hubs, the Terence Brown Arc in the Park in Canning Town and the Glyn Hopkin Abbey Hub in Stratford, we provide high quality youth provision enabling each young person to achieve their full potential, personally, socially and educationally. Boosted by funding secured from the City Bridge Trust, we are now looking to grow and further develop our youth programmes to reach even more vulnerable young people, making the best possible difference and changing lives.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, motivated and energetic SEND Coordinator. Reporting to our Operations Director, this exciting role will take responsibility for leading, developing and delivering our projects and programmes supporting young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities, including the delivery of a new project funded by the City Bridge Trust. Offered on a full-time basis (with the option to discuss the possibility of reduced hours), the role will provide a combination of delivery support and coordination of AAA’s projects supporting young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND), supporting their personal, educational, creative and social development, helping them to reach their full potential. This is a great opportunity to join a growing charity and make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people, whilst contributing to the development of our offer for SEND young people and young adults at a key time.
Successful candidates will have demonstrable experience in developing and delivering projects and programmes supporting young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities, meeting pre-determined output and outcome targets. You will also bring experience of leading teams of paid and volunteer workers delivering high quality programmes meeting the needs of vulnerable young people. You will be self-motivated with a commitment to the equality of opportunity and Ambition Aspire Achieve’s purpose and bring strong communication skills with the ability to build effective, positive and professional relationships with SEND young people, their parents/carers, project staff and key stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading on the development and delivery of specific youth-related projects supporting young people and young adults with SEND across AAA, ensuring project milestones and outputs are met or exceeded
- Leading and line managing a small team of sessional workers and volunteers delivering AAA’s SEND projects
- Working collaboratively with key partners (e.g. schools, community stakeholders, delivery partners) to support the recruitment of young people and the effective delivery of provision
- Providing for the social, personal, educational and leisure needs of young people with SEND by leading in the running, organisation and delivery of AAA projects, enabling service users to increase their skills and confidence and realise their full potential
- Liaising with parents and carers of SEND young people participating in AAA’s projects, building strong relationships to support the development of service users
- Supporting SEND young people to identify positive progression opportunities
The salary for this post will be £25,000 to £28, 000 per annum pro-rata (depending on prior experience and qualifications).
The closing date for applications is Thursday 9th April 2020 at 5pm with interviews expected to take place shortly after the Easter holiday break.
Ambition Aspire Achieve is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment and selection processes are in accordance with best practice in safeguarding children and young people.
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The Volunteer and Engagement Coordinator will work closely with YVHSC Central Services Volunteer Operations Manager and the Volunteer Officer to support all aspects involved in the successful delivery of our Volunteer, Intern and Work Placements programmes within the Healthwatch Hammersmith & Fulham service.
The role will have a particular focus on day-to-day coordination of volunteers, induction and training on appropriate projects and areas of service delivery for Healthwatch Hammersmith. It will also lead on the successful development and delivery of a volunteer led programme of engagement stalls and outreach activities across the borough and develop a programme of social and team activities for Healthwatch Hammersmith & Fulham Volunteers.
For more Information on the Job Description, please do click on Additional Documents below.
We are seeking an experienced project coordinator for this exciting and varied role where you will be responsible for developing and delivering a programme of support services for adults born with a cleft lip and/or palate, working across the United Kingdom.
One in 700 people are born with a cleft lip and/or palate, a lifelong condition which impacts everyone differently. The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) works to improve the lives of people born with a cleft. We do this by providing knowledge, practical support, a community and a voice to people affected by cleft.
This is a fixed term contract until March 2021. This role is a fantastic way for you to use and develop your project management and relationship management skills in a small but dynamic charity.
Using the evidence base developed by our Adult Services Researcher you will continue to deliver some of our successful and on-going programmes such as our Cleft Talk podcast and our annual Adults’ Conference. You will also work with the team to find new and innovative ways to engage with those adults who are hardest to reach.
You will be joining a small, friendly team who are deeply committed to supporting families and adults affected by cleft. Your role will be at the forefront of our work with adults ensuring that an underserved, sometimes vulnerable community receive the critical support that they need.
Closing Date: 30th March 2020
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and for safeguarding purposes all applicants are required to complete an application form. No recruitment agencies please.
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Social Groups Co-ordinator & Team Manager
25hrs a week (Needs to include Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and a flexible work pattern to visit/provide cover)
If you have a heart for social concern, understand the impact of loneliness, have experience of managing staff and volunteers and are prepared to be part of a busy, committed, supportive team responding to a diverse range of individuals and needs then we would love to hear from you.
Job description and form available on our website.
Closing Date: 31st March / Interview Date: 6th April
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Full time 40 hours per week
Job share and flexible working hours considered
Salary circa £18,500
Are you great with people from all walks of life, an organised and efficient administrator and self motivated? Would you like to work in a beautiful historic parkland with a small friendly team?
In this role you will:
- Recruit, support and develop our team of volunteers who are central to our organisation and involved with every aspect of the work of the Trust.
- Manage a diverse programme of events including planning, marketing and running Open Days, special events, workshops and guided tours.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to get wide-ranging experience in a varied and interesting role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced DBS check.
How to apply
To apply, please download the attached job description and application form and return to the email address stated on the application form.
Enquiries
If you would like to know more about this role please call Louise Miller, Chief Executive, Gatton Trust - details can be found on our website.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 1 April 2020
The Royal Alexandra and Albert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in Birmingham and Solihull. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individual to join us in delivering a Stroke Recovery Service across the region, as a Support Coordinator.
Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Birmingham and Solihull (Office or home based considered)
Hours: 25 hours per week
Salary: Circa £16,500 per annum
Contract: Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2021
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, season ticket loan, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Cycle2Work scheme, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 5 April 2020
Interview Date: 23 April 2020
The Role
Reporting to the Stroke Association Support Manager, the coordinator will work with the local Health and Social Care services to receive referrals and support stroke survivors and their carers. The coordinator will provide personalised information, advice and support with regular reviews throughout, this can also include a formal six-month post stroke review.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Completing Needs Assessments with stroke survivors and supporting them to develop a stroke recovery plan.
- Undertaking regular reviews throughout and on some occasions a formal post stroke six month review.
About You
As Support Coordinator you will:
- Have excellent IT skills and demonstrate a flexible approach to your role.
- Have a background in a caring and/or charity profession supporting people with disabilities. You will be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions.
- Experience of recruiting and managing volunteers and community engagement is a benefit.
It is optional for this role to be home based, please see our homeworking agreement for full details, extensive travel is required across the area and occasionally further afield.
This role is either office or home based, but extensive travel is required across Birmingham and Solihull and occasionally further afield.
The use of a car with business use cover and the ability to drive is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.
In return…
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice.
To support people affected by brain injury and their carers to lead as independent, worry-free and fulfilled lives as possible.
To visit clients and/or carers at home to undertake initial assessment to establish the support required by each individual client and/or their carer
To carry out a review visit and periodical visits to clients and/or carers to establish they are obtaining the correct support
To assess clients and carers with their health and wellbeing
To support clients and or carers to achieve their goals and regularly monitor their progress towards these goals as well as their level of general health and wellbeing
To encourage participation in any health and wellbeing programmes run by or known to Headway Hertfordshire
To work with clients on a one to one basis, within the boundaries of the service, to help them overcome their issues and concerns.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role summary
The Fundraising Coordinator plays a vital role in maintaining Jigsaw’s existing partnerships, forming new relationships and managing Jigsaw’s events portfolio. You will be working closely with the Head of Fundraising to ensure that fundraising targets are met with regards to Corporate, Community and Events fundraising. You will also have responsibility for line managing Jigsaw’s office based Fundraising Volunteers as well as developing Jigsaw’s Fundraising Volunteer programme.
You will make a difference by:
- Helping drive forwards the Fundraising Team strategy
- Growing charitable income
- Creating and strengthening relationships with corporate partners, community groups, institutions and individuals
- Managing Jigsaw’s Fundraising Volunteers Programme
- Promoting and managing Jigsaw’s fundraising events
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following personal attributes:
- Direct experience of at least one of the key areas of fundraising. Either corporate, community or events fundraising
- Knowledge and experience of the fundraising environment and regulatory framework in the voluntary sector
- Excellent communication skills with experience of writing and editing promotional material
- Experience of networking and building strong relationships with stakeholders
- Good IT skills to include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Experience of working with and managing volunteers
Salary: £25,000- £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract terms: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Annual Leave: 25 days (up to 4 to be taken between Christmas & New Year) plus bank holidays
Free on-site parking
Closing Date: Friday 17th April
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier where there is a significant response rate. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly, to avoid disappointment.
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Penrose is looking for a talented and passionate individual to coordinate and deliver a comprehensive programme of activities supporting people with personality disorders to resettle in the community and lead happy, healthy lives, free from crime. A critical component of a new pan-London service, this role will be the designated lead for partnering with local agencies and support services, and ensuring that each site is able to offer a fulfilling range of meaningful interventions and that our residents are involved in all stages of the process.
The Collaboration and Activities Coordinator will also be the lead for ensuring a smooth transition from our supported accommodation into independent living, by ensuring that every resident is equipped with tools and a package of local support services at the point of move-on.
As part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway, Penrose will provide supported accommodation for 12 men and 4 women across three residential sites in Lambeth, Lewisham and Redbridge. Working in partnership with NHS England and HMPPS and receiving referrals from the National Probation Service, we will support men and women in the pathway being released from prison, secure healthcare settings or moving on from Approved Premises. Our 24-hour service will provide far more than a roof over people’s heads; it will offer a base for a range of 1-1 and group interventions, delivered by our teams and by external partners, that will equip residents with the skills and confidence to move-on safely into independent living.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference supporting some of the most complex people in the criminal justice system and helping make communities safer. We are looking for an experienced individual with the motivation and commitment to coordinate, design and facilitate a suite of activities supporting residents within an enabling environment.
Main Duties:
· Designing, coordinating and facilitating a programme of activities and interventions for OPD residents across 3 sites
· Liaising with local and pan-London partner agencies to ensure each site offers a holistic package of interventions
· Provide transitional support for each resident as they move on into independent accommodation, equipping them with tools and a package of local support contacts
· To deliver training to staff (and residents as appropriate) to enable and empower them to deliver activities as required
· To be creative in involving the service users and ensuring they remain at the centre of the discussion and make choices and decisions.
· To work with the team of Engagement workers and support service users to achieve their goals, in line with their support plan.
· To liaise with external professionals, e.g. GP’s, probation officer, Care Coordinators etc.
· Ensure timely information sharing with Offender Managers and other key stakeholders to support robust risk management and positive resettlement outcomes
· Facilitate and or support group sessions
· Provide / arrange for various advice, advocacy and or information to service users in relation to physical health matters, substance misuse welfare benefits, education, employment and training, life skills and any other identified support needs.
· To positively respond to service users who may need assistance, seeking the support of the appropriate manager if necessary, in emergencies.
· Assist the staff team in managing security and safety, health & safety, maintenance, rent/charges collection, arrears and void control.
· Assist service users with arrangements for moving into the property, ensuring benefits are applied for, utilities connected, maintenance problems resolved, and that the property is properly furnished.
· To undertake administrative tasks as part of regular duties ensuring that these are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
· Ensure Service Users receive a high quality and responsive service.
· Promote and encourage best practice in HSE.
Excellent communication skills and being able to develop strong working relationships will also be crucial to this role. You will have a passion for working with people with experience of the criminal justice system and/or with other marginalised groups, and a belief that everyone can turn their life around regardless of past or present circumstances.
You will have an ability to build rapport, motivate and inspire, and a keen eye for detail.
To apply we require your CV along with Supporting Statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing how your knowledge and experience meets the requirements of the job description (this can be found on the attached Job Description) or completion of an application form. Please then send by the closing date.
Why work for us?
- Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Medi-cash which includes the following:
- Discount gym membership
- Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
- Dental treatment via NHS or Private
- Physiotherapy, Indian Head Massage and a range of other therapies
- 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
- Life Assurance
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Job Title:
Youth and Community Development Coordinator
Service:
Communities
Hours of work:
Full Time (36.25 hours per week)
Pattern of work:
Flexible hours to meet the needs of the project. This will involve occasional evening and weekend work.
Office base:
The Grange, Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool FY3 7RW
Work locations:
Blackpool
Salary:
£20,965 – £24,922
Reporting to:
The Grange Project Manager
Responsible for:
Not applicable
Type of Contract:
Permanent
Benefits
Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
Annual Holidays (25 days) + 1 additional gratuity day for Christmas closure + Public Holidays
Flexible working arrangements, depending on the needs of the role
Employee Assistance Programme
Appropriate training provided
BACKGROUND
The Grange is a thriving community centre located in Grange Park, Blackpool. Recently refurbished it includes a community farm, café and shop as well as a pharmacy, a convenience store, a library and a community theatre space. The Grange is managed on behalf of Blackpool Council and the Grange Park local community by Groundwork.
We are looking to appoint a Youth and Development Coordinator to lead on our targeted work supporting people on Grange Park. The role will involve the delivery of range of activities to young people involved in a variety of new groups within the centre. In addition to this the successful candidate would be tasked with wider development and engagement work within the centre to support as many people as possible
SCOPE OF THE ROLE
We are looking to appoint a Youth and Development Coordinator that is excited by the idea of working with the community at a grass roots level – and who has the skills and expertise to help them achieve transformational change.
Applicants must be dynamic and creative and will be required to engage and support local people in an effective and collaborative way. The role will include:
- Delivering a broad range of activities with young people who access the Centre.
- Supporting local residents to establish activity groups and support them to self-govern in a financially sustainable manner.
- Empowering the local community and ensuring their needs are at the heart of the Centre's work.
This role requires a clear DBS check.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Youth Development
To deliver a range of activities to different groups of young people supporting their personal development, health and wellbeing and inclusion within the local community.
- To lead on all aspects of youth work on site including the planning, development and delivery of activity with young people
- To ensure adequate processes are in place with activity groups in relation to Safeguarding and Health and Safety
- To link to wider partners delivering youth activities on Grange Park to ensure that services support each other and maximise impact
2. Engaging Local People
To develop a programme of outreach activities that engage the local community in the development and delivery of TheGrange.
- To provide a pivotal co-ordination role for the local community residents, to build trust between the centre and its local population
- Seek and understand local stakeholder needs and provide a balanced usage plan for the centre
- To work with all stakeholders to deliver a viable and sustainable activities plan for the centre
- Utilise all forms of media to promote the centre locally, to include social media, website, photography and promotional materials
3. Empowering Local People
To support local residents to take an active role in delivering services form TheGrange and take a lead on managing groups on site.
- To lead the development of an active Friends of Group ensuring the voice of the local community is embedded in the heart of activities delivered from TheGrange
- To undertake consultation work with local people and partner organisations to identify issues and potential solutions, ascertain options and drive forward a consensus
- To deliver activities that are identified as having benefit for the community including large scale public events
- To support local residents to set up their own groups and implement procedures to ensure they can self-govern and work in a safe and sustainable manner
- To assist with recruitment and support of volunteers in the delivery of projects
4. Any other reasonable duties as required by the Trust, by funders or by the line manager.
ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Investors in People - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside is committed to maintaining its Investor in People (IIP) status and you are expected to support the ongoing development of IIP.
- Health & Safety - All staff and volunteers have responsibility for ensuring that their working environment is healthy and safe and that staff and volunteers for whom they are responsible for, or working with, are not placed at risk. All staff and volunteers will be expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to the current Health & Safety Policy.
- Equal Opportunities & Diversity - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside strives to be an equal opportunities employer and operates an Equal Opportunities policy. It also recognises the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and welcomes this.
- Data Protection - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside endeavours to comply with the Data Protection Act 2018. It may be necessary to disclose personal data to funding bodies - where a role is funded externally - in order to comply with their funding requirements. If this applies to you we will inform you about what information is shared.
- Personal Development - All staff and volunteers will be expected to participate in a broad range of personal development activities in line with best practice and take responsibility for identifying own learning needs in order to fulfil the requirements of the role and support career progression.
- Corporate Training - All staff and volunteers will be expected to attend and fully participate in the Trust’s Corporate Training Programme.
Note:
This is a description of the job as it is currently envisaged at the date noted in the footer. It is the Trust's practice to review, from time to time, employee job descriptions and to revise them to ensure that they relate to the job that is being performed and/or to incorporate any changes being proposed. Any changes will be led by your line manager in consultation with you and any amendments will be approved by the relevant Service Director. You will have the opportunity, and are expected, to fully participate in such discussions. This job description is broad-based and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, as it is recognised that jobs may change over time. Should the duties change significantly, the post and salary level will be fully reviewed.
Person Specification (requirements to carry out this role)
Essential (E) Desirable (D)
Assessment
Method
Education, Training & Qualifications
GCSE Mathematics and English language grade C or above (or equivalent)
E
A
Recent Safeguarding training
E
A
Nationally recognised Youth Work qualification
D
A
First Aid at work certificate
D
A
Community Development qualification
D
A
Experience
Experience of co-ordinating and delivering activity in a community setting
E
A / I
Experience of designing and delivering activities with young people
E
A / I
Leading community groups to self-manage through 1:1 support and mentoring
D
A / I
Managing health and safety and developing risk assessments
E
A / I
Managing multiple small projects to meet deadlines
D
A / I
Knowledge
An understanding of the purpose of TheGrange
E
I
Knowledge of relevant funding streams
D
I
A good understanding of Data Protection and handling personal data in the office and on site.
D
I
Knowledge of the local area and common issues faced within the local community
D
I
Skills and Abilities
Pro-active, self-motivated and confident.
E
I
Ability to act as both role model and team player.
E
A / I
Work to deadlines, completing work to a high standard
E
A / I
Good communication skills and ability to relate to people from a range of backgrounds.
E
I
Creatively able to solve problems and design services that support a broad range of participants.
E
A / I
Computer literate including, internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and social media
E
A
Good level of numeracy, literacy and financial management skills
E
A / I
Personal Qualities and Commitments
A commitment to understand and follow all GCLM Core Policies in all work practices.
E
A / I
A demonstrable commitment to the aims and objectives of Groundwork, ensuring awareness of the up to date Mission and Vision Statements.
E
A / I
Willingness and ability to support the service team out of hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, as and when required.
E
A / I
Able to demonstrate integrity, diplomacy and tact when met with challenging situations
E
I
Committed to personal development
E
I
Assessment Key:
A (application form), I (interview), P (presentation), E (exercise), R (role play)
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Fixed term contract until March 2021
Are you passionate about ending rough sleeping?
About the role and what we’re looking for
As the Outreach Coordinator you will take responsibility for the day-to-day service delivery of the Reading Street Outreach Team. You will have direct line management duties for a small team, comprising a number of outreach workers and a housing led worker.
You will take an active role in all operational requirements, from recruitment to people management, data analysis, ensuring a consistently high standard of service delivery and effective multi-agency partnership working. You will be highly motivated, often working to your own initiate, and be proactive in identifying creative solutions to often complex and fluid situations.
We are looking for highly motivated people who share our ambition and have some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or customers in a busy service environment. Great communication skills and experience of working effectively with others is essential in this role.
This role will suit someone with experience in dealing with rough sleepers with multiple needs and the ability to work with challenging behaviour. You will also have some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services. If you have the ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills we want to hear from you.
What we offer
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Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.
As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
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A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.
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Flexible Working and Other Benefits
St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.
St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.
What we do
At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.
How to apply
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 13 April 2020
Interview and assessments on: TBC
DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.
Our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions.
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This role forms a part of the strategy to redefine our work in this area in line with the vision for the Michael Sobell Jewish Community Centre.
What you'll be doing:
* Working alongside the Community Programmes development coordinator, and the Centre Manager to plan and deliver recreation and leisure activities within the centre, and externally within the community including new ground breaking initiatives to agreed standards to increase attendance and engagement.
* Managing a team of staff engaged and directly responsible for supporting the service users.
* Welcoming new members to the centre adhering to the local policy with the aim of increased attendance and engagement
* Working in partnership with local stakeholders in identifying the needs of the older community by providing programmes/activities and to work towards a collective vision
* Developing programmes for the community that influence people's approach to their own and others ageing, in an informed and person-centred way by taking account of the recommendations in the Jewish Care paper, An Agenda for Ageing Well.
* Leading on the planning, monitoring and organise the quality and diversity of the recreation, art, IT and leisure activities to agreed standards to enable us to review activities and evaluate.
* Leading on all aspects of the transport including Meals on Wheels using database systems in conjunction with the part time Day Services recreational support worker, support worker drivers, Administration Team and Centre Manager
* Providing care and support to service users in line with Jewish Care policies and procedures and the General Social Care Council's Code of Practice for social care workers.
* Supporting to volunteers and designated sessional workers involved in the activities to agreed standards and to ensure volunteers are valued and encourage teamwork.
* Ensuring the activities are delivered within a Jewish context to meet the requirements of our service users across the religious spectrum.
* Supervising, allocating and leading activities when and where required to agreed standards to ensure continuity in the absence of the facilitator.
* Encouraging current and future users to develop and achieve their interests by providing an ageing well approach to ensure that users are involved in the centre
* Engaging with current volunteers by providing an engaging volunteer programme
* Enabling people at all stages of their lives to feel that they are valued members of their Jewish community (however they identify themselves as Jewish).
* Developing programmes for the community that influence people's approach to their own and others ageing, in an informed and person-centred way by taking account of the recommendations in the Jewish Care paper, An Agenda for Ageing Well.
* Promote and provide a creative and dynamic range of activities that successfully integrates users into the social life of the services provided to agreed standards to increase attendance and engagement.
* Working closely with the Community Programmes Development Coordinator and Centre manager to ensure that the activity programmes are delivered within guidelines and budget to agreed standards.
* Lisising with the centre manager in stock control of all consumables and equipment required for programme delivery to agreed standards to ensure we have all relevant equipment available
* Working closely with the administrative team and be responsible for day to day administrative tasks, completing relevant documentation and maintaining up-to-date systems in conjunction with the Administration/finance team
* Representing the day centre and Jewish Care on appropriate local bodies and to undertake liaison and promotional work on behalf of Jewish Care as directed by the centre manager.
* Build social capacity by developing the skills and abilities of key day centre participants, staff and volunteers through appropriate training and continue to develop existing partnerships
* Together with the Centre Manager continue to build relationships with the centre's Advisory Group including la