Programme Leader

£40,000 per annum
5 days per week (Monday - Friday)
Core, 175 St John Street, London EC1V 4LW

Your new employer:

Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families, teachers and school staff. Place2Be provides children’s mental health services in over 600 primary and secondary schools, reaching a total school population of over 350,000 pupils. Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child’s ability to engage in school life.

Are we the type of life changing organisation you’d like to work for? Yes…. then read on.

Your new role:

You will have responsibility for day to day leadership a suite of Place2Be Mental Health Training Programmes in addition to single-delivery Workshops and the Peer Mentoring Programme, this includes curriculum development, programme delivery, delegate learning, monitoring and evaluation. You will lead on the development and delivery of an outstanding delegate experience from enquiry through to programme completion. You will also be part of the Learning & Practice team based at 175 St John Street. You will report to the Head of Learning for Schools & Communities and ensure that Place2Be programme(s) are consistently quality assured through development, evaluation, delivery, supervision and moderation. 

The successful candidate:

As the successful candidate you’ll have proven experience of leading on the development, organisation and day to day management of internal or externally based programmes for clinical staff.

The Programme Leader will be responsible for:

• Leading on the development, organisation and day to day management of the programme suite ensuring relevance, currency, coherence, attractiveness and distinctiveness to schools and other learning & teaching communities
• Contribute to new programme development as appropriate and ensure it reflects up-to-date practice in Place2Be Partner schools along with best practice in the wider field Working with Co-ordinators to Schedule Taster Days, Level 2 and 3 courses nationwide
• Work closely with the Development Programme Co-ordinator and the Business Systems team to
• Develop a departmental approach to transition to a new CRM and other systems
• Ensure that the programmes and any module specifications, programme materials and resources are accurate and up-to-date

As the successful candidate you’ll be able to demonstrate the following as part of your application:

• Qualified as a counsellor/psychotherapist to Level 5 or above, or other equivalent experience in a Mental Health role.
• Experience of line management, staff appraisal and development
• BACP Registered/Accredited or UKCP/HPC registered or equivalent accrediting body for qualification
• Initiates, builds and maintains sustainable key stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
• Demonstrates competency in using Microsoft Office, emails, cloud-based technology and the internet
• Experience of working dynamically with diversity and difference to bring about change
• Currently practising as a counsellor/psychotherapist for children and able to continue doing so in this role

In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended maternity/paternity pay

A supportive organisation we offer strong and clear leadership as well as a fantastic working environment to ensure your early success.

*Please note: internally this role is called Programme Leader- Schools and Communities

For further information, please visit our website and apply via our website by completing the application form.

Closing Date: Sunday 29th March 2020 at 11.59pm

Interviews: Monday 06th April 2020

If You share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work - but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping give young people brighter futures.

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are keen to reflect the diversity of the partner schools we work in and are particularly interested in attracting applications from male candidates, as well as candidates from Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Our work includes;

• providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
• providing advice through our help lines and web sites
• campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want

Strong leadership is key to the success of our services. We have developed an exciting leadership approach at Mencap that we call Our Leadership Way. We want to recruit leaders who can demonstrate they have the potential to excel within this framework. In return, we are committed to developing your potential even further.

Job Advert

Did you know that 1 in 3 young people leave their house for less than an hour a day on an average Saturday?

Did you know that 49% of people with a learning disability said the biggest enabler to going out in the community (in the evening) is having someone to go with to support them?

Did you know that only 6% of adults with a learning disability are currently employed, despite that fact that 65% are able to and want to?

Are you an experienced Programme Team Leader or Manager who’s looking for your next challenge? Do you want to join a team that is proud to work for Mencap, the leading charity who support individuals with a learning disability?

Mencap are recruiting for a Programme Manager to lead the delivery of the ‘Me Time’ service. Me Time is a Programme area designed to offer people interesting and exciting opportunities to access leisure and social opportunities in their communities.  Through a mixture of building based and community based provision we support over 400 people to do meaningful activities, develop their skills and enhance their quality of life. 

This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) permanent role. The role can be based in London or home based, with travel around the key geographical areas that the programme is delivered in.

We deliver Me Time programmes in 5 key geographical localities in England. Delivery is funded through a combination of statutory and fundraised income as well as individual budgets. The Me Time Programme Manager will be accountable for the overall delivery of these services and will be responsible for developing strategic plans for future delivery and growth.

As Programme Manager, you will have oversight of all these services and be responsible for producing a strategic plan in terms of growth and stability and it’s alignment to Mencap’s strategic priority area Friendships and Relationships and progression into Employment. 

You will oversee the management of Programme Co-ordinators who have the overall day to day responsibility for these services.

You will drive the implementation of high-quality person centred and community-based services that support people to develop friendships and skills and be fully included in their community. You will also ensure all services are financially viable and delivered safely to meet the needs of every individual, however complex their needs.

Responsibilities and key skills:

• To be passionate about creating meaningful leisure and social opportunities for people with a learning disability
• Able to manage a staff team to deliver services across disperse geographic areas
• Able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Has in depth knowledge and experience of delivering services for people with a learning disability
• Has experience of forecasting and managing complex budgets and deliver required targets

(A more extensive list of responsibilities and key skills can be found in the Role Profile, Job Description and Personal Specification)

This role will close on Monday 13th April and interviews will take place on Friday 24th April at our Centre of Engagement in Central London.

Please apply with your full and up to date CV.

Benefits

We believe that all our employees are amazing and we wouldn't be able to achieve what we do without them. Here are just some of the ways we would value and invest in you:

• 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme*
• Amazing Induction from day one
• Access to award winning training and development
• Service related sick pay when 6-month probation is completed
• Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings*
• Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme*
• Loans for bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencapextras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program

*T&C's apply based on contract

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.

Make a tangible difference to the lives of asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants in need of protection. Our busy and friendly Welcome Centre has 4 part-time roles for Service Co-ordinators specialising in: adult and family advice, asylum and immigration advice, education and employment advice and schools advocacy. 

Pears Family School

Job title: Co-ordinator Child and Family Services

Salary: £28,752 - £32,577 (depending on experience)

Hours:  Term time only (+ 2 weeks)

Contract type:  Permanent

Reporting to: Headteacher

Job overview:

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join a committed team in an innovative Alternative Provision school. Opened in 2014, Pears Family School works with young people between the ages of 5 and 14 who are struggling to make progress in a mainstream setting. Typically, students attend the school for or 4-6 terms as the school’s objective is to return students to mainstream school or appropriate, permanent setting. A unique feature of the school’s approach is that parents / carers and other family members attend with their children on a regular basis to support their children’s learning and improvement. 

This is a stand alone role reporting directly to the headteacher (the other support roles in the school are the business manager and caretaker). We are looking for a committed and flexible individual, happy to take a ‘hands on’ approach to what is a busy and but rewarding role. The Co-ordinator is the first and key point of contact for children, families and staff.  The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering administrative support for students and families and school record keeping. Just as our headteacher may at one moment be leading a key meeting with the Department for Education and the next be making a cup of tea for a parent having a tough day, the successful require  a similar flexible approach, recognising that all tasks are equally valued. The successful person will be comfortable talking to parents and students.

Main purpose:

The Coordinator Child and Family Services is responsible for the daily administration of all key school functions outside of the classroom, with the exception of Finance issues which are the responsibility of the Business Manager.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people
•   Comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, equal opportunities, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Provide the day-to-day administrative function of the school office
• Planning development and organisation of the support service systems, procedures and policies
• Communicating effectively with all relevant stakeholders including staff, students, parents and carers and outside agencies as appropriate
• Maintain student records
• Manage manual and computerised record/information systems
• Analyse and evaluate data/information and produce reports/information/data as required
• Provide personal, organisational and administrative support to the Head Teacher
• Support student referral process; contact previous schools and secure previous tracking data
• Keep records in accordance with the school’s record retention schedule
• Manage the administration of recruitment including advertising and collating documentation
• Coordinate Policy review schedule for the Governing Body
• Order, monitor and manage stock, ensuring best value following the school’s purchasing processes
• Provide advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others on administration systems and events that take place in school.
• Assist with marketing and promoting the school
• Assist with the organisation of premises repairs under the direction of the school business manager
• Take appropriate action to identify, evaluate and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the school working environment
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Establish constructive relationships and communication with all staff and other agencies/professionals
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Ensure that visitor checks and health and safety processes are in place to monitor entry in and out of the building
• Contribute to and follow school procedures on the management of personal data and upholding GDPR.
• Process Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks
• Issue ID passes for staff, students and contractors
• Assist with Open Days when requested throughout the year.

Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role.  It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the school office manager will carry out.  The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher.

Applicants for this role must be eligible to work legally in the United Kingdom. The successful applicant will be asked to evidence of their right to work in the UK before being formally offered the role. If you do not have the right to work in the UK we will not be able to consider you for this role.

The successful applicant will be subject to relevant vetting checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check before an offer of appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions Following appointment the employee will be subject to re-checking, as required from time to time by the school.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Person specification:

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics Grade A* – C or equivalent
• ECDL Qualification or equivalent competency with IT

Experience

• Developing, managing and operating clerical/administrative/ and organisational systems
• Good Experience of using Word and excel to produce documents and work to deadlines to produce accurate letters and forms
• Knowledge of monitoring, recording and submitting HR matters successfully
• Experience of taking minutes and of weekly staff meetings
• Knowledge and / or experience of looking after unwell pupils and liaising with parents/staff.
• Experience of face to face and telephone reception duties

Skills and knowledge

• Excellent literacy / numeracy skills – Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences
• Excellent attention to detail
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Competent use of IT packages
• Ability to use relevant office equipment effectively
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise
• Ability to maintain accurate records

Personal qualities

•   Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all pupils
• Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity and reputation of the school
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality
• Embraces change well
• Deals with difficult situations effectively
• Must be able to use own initiative and manage role with minimal supervision
• Ability to relate well to children and adults (Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviors
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team

Jewish Care is looking for a Day Services Wellbeing Co-ordinator who can put his or her talents into running our community-based services in the North-West London Community Hub. The role is based in Golders Green (36.25 hours a week) and offers a salary of £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, and includes working one Sunday per month, along with sustained career development and staff benefits. Our organisation genuinely cares about its employees and their success, so you'll be encouraged to develop your leadership and management skills in a way that enables you run these essential services efficiently and effectively. Michael Sobell Jewish Community Centre is a vibrant, diverse, welcoming place where service users can meet new and old friends, join in fitness, educational, cultural/religious activities and workshops.

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

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.

Payroll Coordinator Job paying £23000-£25000 per annum on a Permanent basis

Your new company
Your new company involves a long standing worldwide institution. They are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their medium sized team.

Your new role
You will be responsible for preparing and processing monthly payroll, producing P0, P5, P11D's , PSA and other HMRC records. Additionally, your new roll will consist of the following duties; managing staff queries and company affairs with HMRC, and completing monthly salary, tax, and social security reconciliations. Identifying and implementing process improvements, organising current procedures, and implementing any other changes beneficial to the team and the company are key obligations.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have 3+ years' of payroll experience with comprehensive knowledge of UK Payroll and current statutory legislation to be eligible for this job role. A Batchelor's level degree and computer literate - proficient in Excel and experience in using MS Office products is also required. Having a thorough understanding of Pension auto-enrolment and having the ability to identify and set priorities in an ever changing workload is imperative.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be receiving a great competitive salary of £23-25K per annum. You will have an opportunity to work for a successful organisation bringing people together, sharing innovative ideas from around the world.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Community Co-ordinator (Contract)
Field Based (with travel throughout East Anglia) 

Are you a confident communicator with exceptional relationship-building skills? Could you use your enthusiasm and passion to unite charities and retailers in the fight against food poverty? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Us 

We are FareShare, the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste. We are a charitable distribution network that takes excess, in-date and good to eat food and redistributes it to other charities that turn it into meals.

Together with Irish social enterprise FoodCloud, we have created FareShare Go, an app that connects charities with retailers who have free surplus food that would otherwise go to waste. Since launching this scheme, we’ve connected over 7,500 charities with over 2,700 stores, which has resulted in countless meals for communities across the country. 

Our ambition is to roll out this valuable service to all retailers across the UK and Ireland. As such, we’re looking for a Community Co-ordinator to join us and support the success of FareShare Go in East Anglia. This is a fixed-term contract until the 1st March 2021. 

The Rewards 

- Salary of £21,000 - £23,000 per annum
- Expenses paid
- Pension
- Travelcard loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme

This is a great opportunity to join a talented team who are passionate about relieving food poverty, reducing waste and helping vulnerable people across the UK and Ireland. 

We’ll provide you with great training and support; all you need to bring are your incredible relationship-building skills and your drive to help create real change. 

We are helping charities working on the frontline to tackle the cause, not just the symptoms, of food poverty. If you think you could help us in our mission, apply now.  

The Role

As a Community Co-ordinator, you will support the growth and sustainability of the FareShare Go programme.

Covering the East Anglia territory, you will increase awareness of FareShare Go and the ways in which we can benefit charities and retailers who participate in the programme. 

You’ll make sure that new and existing programme participants understand the amazing work they’re doing by taking part and ensure that the needs of retailers and charities alike are met. 

Additionally, you will: 

- Visit new charities who are joining the programme, as well as existing members 
- Forge positive relationships with retailers to maximise the amount of charities they reach 
- Advise charities on how they can increase their capacity, so they can take on more food and help even more people 
- Handle any issues in a sensitive and diplomatic manner 
- Build relationships with colleagues in your region and outside of your immediate network
- Support activities at our Regional Centre when required

About You 

To join us as a Community Co-ordinator, you will need:

- Exceptional relationship-building skills with a range of stakeholders
- The proven ability to create links across teams to share best practice
- Great communication skills and the confidence to engage with a range of audiences 
- Strong IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Flexibility regarding your working arrangements as the role may involve UK travel
- A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Level 2 or 3 Food Safety training would be beneficial, as would experience of data analysis and project planning. Experience with a CRM system, such as Salesforce, would be an advantage, as would a degree level qualification or previous experience in a similar role. 

Other organisations may call this role Community Engagement Co-ordinator, Partnerships Officer, Food Poverty Prevention Co-ordinator, Community Partnerships Officer, Charity Partnerships Co-ordinator, or Community Services Officer. 

The closing date for applications is the 14th April 2020. 

Webrecruit and FareShare are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are ready to help us continue our amazing work as a Community Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Support Dogs have a very exciting role available within the puppy team of our training department. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, driven and motivated individual.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a number of puppies, who will be at various stages in their training, be capable of providing structured training to each and have the ability to identify potential behavioural problems with the ability of writing a specific training plan in accordance with the problem in order to overcome it. The role will also include working closely alongside our valued volunteers who care for our puppies, ensuring they are receiving excellent support, regular training sessions and are being advised accordingly. Other duties within this role will include the recruitment, assessment and training of new volunteers.

The successful candidate will be required to work off site for periods of time so they must show the ability to work alone effectively, use their own initiative and have excellent time management and communication skills.

Previous and proven experience of working with puppies, within a professional capacity, such as planning and conducting puppy training classes to a group of people is an essential quality that all candidates must have. Anyone interested in applying for this role must have a full clean driving licence. Please visit Support Dogs website to see a full job description and further specific requirements and criteria in order to be eligible to apply for this role.

Occasional overnight duties and some weekend work will be required from time to time.

Applicants are to send a covering letter and CV to the given email address or alternatively by post for the attention of Katie Burns, Training Manager. In your covering letter please include an explanation of why you feel you meet the roles criteria and include details of any training/voluntary work that you have undertaken that is relevant to the role. Please also provide a chronological history of your time spent since leaving education, giving the reasons for leaving a position.

This position will remain open until the right candidate is employed. Please be aware this is a two stage interview process.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 virus restrictions we are suspending immediate recruitment for this post. However if this is a position you would like to be considered for in the future and you are happy for us to hold on to your details, please do submit your application. We will then review this once the recruitment process restarts. 

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

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.

1. To lead on all aspects of youth work on site including the planning, development and delivery of activity with young people
2. To ensure adequate processes are in place with activity groups in relation to Safeguarding and Health and Safety
3. 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.

1. To provide a pivotal co-ordination role for the local community residents, to build trust between the centre and its local population
2. Seek and understand local stakeholder needs and provide a balanced usage plan for the centre
3. To work with all stakeholders to deliver a viable and sustainable activities plan for the centre
4. 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.

1. 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
2. To undertake consultation work with local people and partner organisations to identify issues and potential solutions, ascertain options and drive forward a consensus
3. To deliver activities that are identified as having benefit for the community including large scale public events
4. 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
5. 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

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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)

Home-Start Hillingdon is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under the age of five. Our core service involves volunteers offering regular support, befriending and providing practical help in the homes of families who are experiencing difficulties to prevent family crisis and breakdown.

Supported by Hillingdon Community Trust we have established a PNMH programme focused on supporting women with, or at risk of, mental health problems during the perinatal period (pregnancy and in the year after birth) applying Home Start's overall approach to a targeted group of families.

The role will involve recruiting, training and supporting volunteers developing and enhancing the direct support offered to families aand liaising with health care professionals.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An understanding of the needs of children and families
• An understanding of mental heealth problems and their impact
• Ability to support families towards improved parental mental health and wellbeing.
• Good knowledge of saffeguarding and child protection procedures
• Experience of delivering training
• Ability to work on their own initiative
• Relevant experience of working with vulnerable families

Applicants will be required to have the use of their own car, for which expenses are paid.

Interview date:TBC

An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Home-Start Hillingdon is committed to safe recruitment practice as an important party of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adult. Home-Start Hillingdon is committed to equal opportunity and diversity.