About our work and values

Do you have passion for your work, a commitment to excellence and a desire to support some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in our communities? Could you support us to make positive lasting changes in people’s lives?

Providence Row works with more than a thousand homeless and vulnerably housed people a year in East London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice, recovery and learning and training programmes.  Our aim is to ensure that people who are so often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets. Central to our work are our core values of Compassion, Respect, Inclusiveness, Empowerment and Justice.  These inform the content, style and delivery of all our services.

We support clients in addressing their mental health, substance misuse needs and general wellbeing by building a positive relationship with the person, not just focusing on their problems, but by exploring their potential using a strength based approach. Providence Row works with people to improve their self-esteem and confidence, helping them rediscover their skills, get back into work and training and build stronger support networks.

Your contribution to our work and values

Passionate about providing quality support to some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in East London. You will have the drive and ambition to support your team to make positive lasting changes in people’s lives.

You will have experience in delivering a needle exchange service as well as an excellent knowledge of substance misuse support services.  Expert in engaging through a low threshold service and a strong understanding of how other factors such as rough sleeping and mental health issues can impact a person’s health and wellbeing. You will live out our values in your approach to your work.

The People team’s goal is to recruit, develop and retain outstanding people who deliver our important work in improving the lives of vulnerable children and families. The role of the People Coordinator is essential to ensure we have solid foundations in place to achieve this goal. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, dynamic and keen to start a career in HR.

You will lead and manage all administration support to ensure the People team are as efficient and effective as possible. You will manage all employee administration; from ensuring all employees have a great induction to collating themes from our exit interviews. You also will be responsible for managing vital processes such as payroll, tracking new starters and leavers.

You will work alongside the People Partners and Head of People to support with key priorities such as recruitment coordination and the organisation of development opportunities, whilst making improvements to our current systems and processes.

Are you passionate about supporting volunteers?                                   

Disability Advice Service Lambeth (dasl) is Lambeth’s leading pan-impairment Disabled People’s Organisation.

We are seeking to appoint a Volunteer Coordinator for three months to organise dasl’s offer for volunteers and peer supporters to connect with Disabled people in Lambeth affected by Covid-19. The Coordinator will recruit and train new volunteers, match them to Disabled people in Lambeth who request support and will provide supervision and monitoring to the volunteers and the placements.

The post will be home-based and is an opportunity for you to develop your experience of coordinating a volunteer-led project, implementing training plans and working with the volunteers to ensure they are confident in providing support on their placements.

The post is for 20 hours a week, ideally over three days per week, however we are happy to consider alternative working patterns as requested by the candidate.

To apply for this role, please provide us with a copy of your CV, and a cover letter (maximum 2-sides A4) demonstrating your skills and experience as outlined in the person specification by Wednesday 10th June.

Depending on the number of applications, we may schedule interviews as they are received, so please do apply as soon as you can.

dasl is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly from Disabled people. Our office at “we are 336”, 336 Brixton Road, London SW9 7AA is fully accessible.

Volunteer Coordinator

We are excited to announce that we’re hiring a Volunteer Coordinator to join the team. You will work to support our amazing mentees by managing our volunteer mentors as they navigate digital mentoring during Covid-19.

This is a really exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in the growth of the organisation and make a positive impact for children in London as we transition out of lockdown measures. 

About The Kids Network:

The Kids Network supports children at a crucial time in their lives, during the transition from primary into secondary school. We do this by providing them with a volunteer mentor, a young professional from the local community. 

Our model focuses on the individual needs of the child, building confidence and resilience and developing the tools to manage feelings for a positive future. 

London is bursting with young professionals, millennials who want to give back in a meaningful way – we make this possible through mentoring.

The Kids Network provides extensive training, a peer network and social activities to support each other in their roles as mentors.

Job description

Six-month fixed term contract (with the potential to extend)

5 days a week (35 hours)

£26,000 pa

Some weekend and evening work required

As our Volunteer Coordinator you will have an entrepreneurial spirit to effectively deliver our mentoring programme in order to achieve positive outcomes for children. 

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated, personable, strong communicator who is passionate about the importance of mentoring and equality of opportunity. To be successful, you will be solution focused, positive, proactive and a quick learner. 

Experience of developing relationships, supporting volunteers working with vulnerable children and delivering programmes from a charity perspective is essential. 

The Kids Network values fun, commitment and innovation – this is the culture we want embedded throughout the organisation. If you are passionate about connecting for change and share our vision, we want to hear from you.

About the role:

·Uphold our safeguarding principles and processes to the highest standard

·Drive a diverse volunteer recruitment strategy to represent our mentees

·Vet, train and onboard new mentors in line with our safer recruitment practices

·Deliver outstanding volunteer management

·Ensure that administrative tasks are completed in line with process

·Oversee mentors on the Brightside app and track their interactions on our session report database

·Celebrate volunteers in creative and effective ways

·Host monthly mentor meet ups and deliver ongoing training

·Deliver the programme to meet KPIs

·Build and manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders 

·Manage CRM system, ensuring data is kept up to date

·Act in compliance with our policies and processes at all times, ensuring our data is stored and managed in line with GDPR 

·Communicate the successes of the organisation to our supporters through our channels

Essential skills and experience: 

·Track record of managing volunteers effectively - ability to motivate and support volunteers to provide consistent support to vulnerable children 

·Strong attention to detail 

·Experience in following safeguarding processes and foundation level in child protection

·Experience of developing networks and relationships with a wide range of partners, volunteers and stakeholders

·Experience of delivering small to medium-scale programmes from start to finish

·Ability to be solution focused and self-motivating, to work on your own initiative and be accountable for your own work

·Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritise conflicting demands

·Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences with impact

·Skilled at delivering engaging training sessions and organising events

·Excellent IT skills with ability to use spreadsheets, emails and databases effectively 

·Non-judgemental, self-motivated, pro-active, compassionate and solution focused

The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 31st May 2020.

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you want to work for The Kids Network and why you are right for the role, no longer than two pages, to James Bailey.

Offering a friendly and supportive team, opportunities for professional and personal development, and an excellent benefits package including Simply Health coverage, a work-related clinical supervision allowance, competitive annual leave entitlements and a contributory pension scheme, we are looking for a friendly Volunteer Coordinator looking to develop their career in a fast-paced charity team.

The Forward Trust is a social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction and move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past.

The Role

You will work within our Recovery Support team which offers support to Forward Trust service users. This team is a part of the Recovery Support Department, which also offers the following support: Volunteering, Family work, Apprenticeships and Resettlement.

You will support our employability Mentoring Support Service by overseeing and monitoring the Employment Mentoring Service as well as training, recruiting and supporting Mentor Volunteers.

The Volunteer Coordinator will work with both of our Employment Coaches to deliver mentoring services to Employability Services clients, as well as supporting the Mentoring Programme Coordinator to deliver OCN and NCFE qualifications to Peer Supporters, volunteers and apprentices.

Role Responsibilities for a Volunteer Coordinator:

* Support clients or learners from employability services with their on-going needs
* Support the implementation and development of the employability mentoring or volunteering programmes.
* To recruit, interview, support and review mentors, volunteers and apprentices
* To deliver Training induction and qualifications to Mentors
* Facilitate quarterly reviews and forums and events with Mentors
* Support the Recovery Support Team Leader to develop and implement the Mentoring and Volunteering strategy
* Set individual objectives to implement and achieve strategic objectives
* Build strong relationships with, and make full use of the support offered by, head office functions
* Support the Team Leader with regular service audits ensuring that any issues are escalated and addressed in a timely manner
* Support the Team Leader to write quarterly reports for the trustees reflecting the progress against the department strategy and objectives

Requirements for the Volunteer Coordinator:

* A positive problem-solving approach with the ability to focus on key issues quickly and clearly
* Understanding of the voluntary sector and mentoring programmes
* Experience of supporting clients with their training and employment needs
* Experiencing of coaching, supervising and delivering training and induction to volunteers
* Understanding of and sensitivity to diversity and equality issues.
* Commitment to 12 steps interventions and treatment approach.

Qualifications:

* Level 4 Education and training
* A relevant coaching skills qualification.

Main purpose of role: Undertake daily operational tasks, including assessing and processing grant applications, for the VRF (Vicar's Relief Fund) at St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity. 

Main duties and responsibilities

General Grant Processing

• Process and evaluate grant applications received and, where necessary, obtain further information from applicants, apllying good judgement and flexibility in the process
• Maintain user records through our grant management system (Flexi-Grant)
• Reply to correspondence in VRF inbox and telephone queries about the VRF
• Deal with all information in line with Data Protection (GDPR)
• Process return of grants, check and chase evidence submitted by grant recipients
• Process new user registrations
• Make grant payments
• Actively highlight if there are any concerns with VRF applications or the process for applying for the grant
• Liaise with Fluent Technology (who host Flexi-Grant) where necessary

Other activities

• Maintain a good working relationship with Charity Director, Frontline Network Team, St Martin-in-the-Fields Ltd staff, BBC Christmas Appeal volunteers and donors, and Connections at St Martin's staff
• Contribute relevant information, insights and expertise to the Team and the wider organisation, and take an active role in the development of the organisation's life and effective functioning
• To contribute, where necessary, to the development of the Charity and its initiatives including but not limited to the VRF and the Frontline Network
• Perform any reasonable duties commensurate with this post to ensure the success of St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity

This is not an exhaustive description of the job. Aspects will change over time and the job holder will be expected to contribute to its development and progression. 

How to apply

If you're interested in coming to work for us, please provide the following - 

• a current comprehensive CV outlining your key achievements in previous and current roles
• a supporting statement (no longer than two pages) explaining how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly addressing the person specification (to be found in the attached application pack)
• details of two referees (who will not be contacted without your prior consent)

Deadline for receipt of applications - midnight on Friday 5 June 2020

Interviews will be held either in person at St Martin-in-the-Fields or remotely the week beginning 15 June 2020.

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

Young Greenwich is a new integrated programme commissioned by the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The key purpose of the programme is to enable young people to develop holistically, working with them to facilitate their personal, social, and educational aspirations to develop their voice and reach their full potential. The programme is led by NHS Oxleas Foundation Trust (Oxleas) and delivered with partners Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) who together with METRO form the Young Greenwich Partnership. Young Greenwich will deliver seamlessly in and out of schools, youth hubs and other community venues with strong pathways for pupils in schools into community-based activities and support and vice versa.

As part of Young Greenwich, METRO will deliver the Parenting Support programme, designed to increase the health and wellbeing of young people and children, by focusing on supporting their parents to achieve better outcomes for their own health and wellbeing and that of their families. The programme particularly focused on providing holistic family support through a range of activities.

This post will focus on providing support to parents and families on a range of activities as part of the Parenting Support programme, including leading our groupwork and peer support, and supporting our partners and other services within the Greenwich Parenting Support programme. The post-holder will work within a therapeutic and educational modality to support parents to better support their own mental health and wellbeing. Skills required for the role will include working to develop a peer support model of help and support for parents experiencing low confidence or poor relationships with their children. We aim to build the skills and confidence of parents to improve their own health and wellbeing, and relationships with their children.

Victim Support is looking for a Mentoring Co-ordinator to join our Children and Young People Service in London.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The Mentoring Service offers young people who have witnessed or have been victimised through crime the opportunity to connect with volunteers who will support them to reach desired goals and targets.

As Mentoring Co-ordinator you will be responsible for the recruitment and management of a team of volunteers based in the Victim Support, Children and Young People's (CYP) Service. Using creative and interactive training methods, you will design and deliver a training package to harness volunteers lived experience in a positive way

Mentoring is delivered by volunteers via a variety of methods and you will facilitate regular structured volunteer mentor group sessions, as well online, face to face and telephone support options to enable victims and witnesses of crime to achieve the best possible outcomes.

This role is suited to someone with a strong ability to motivate and inspire who can be creative and is able to work on their own initiative, with a solution focus.

The job requires flexible working with some evening and Saturday work required.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as A. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.

Are you a facilities professional looking for your next career challenge?Are you available immediately for 3 days per week?

Prospectus is thrilled to be working on behalf of a compelling organisation looking for a solid Facilities Coordinator to be responsible for their front of house, HR, IT and central facilities services. This role has a chance to become a full time permanent position.

The role will initially be home based and early focus will centre on planning strategy around the reopening of the office and implementing safeguarding in the workplace in response to Covid-19.

Reporting to the Corporate Services Manager, the successful candidate will co-ordinate the provision of our client's office facilities. Within the delivery of facilities functions, the post holder will be responsible for health and safety and fire safety checks, will be the main key holder of the London Office and will coordinate facilities for three hubs across the UK. The new Facilities Coordinator is also expected to undertake occasional reception duties and to be an ambassador of the brand too.

We are looking for a person with a proven track record in a facilities support role, as well as a certain exposure to the delivery of organisational facilities projects and office relocations. To be successful, you will have outstanding attention to detail, a strong collaborative attitude and great interpersonal skills. The ability to work effectively under pressure and exceptional organisational skills are crucial too.

To apply, please submit a copy of your CV; cover letters are not required at this stage.

A full job description will be provided to candidate shortlisted by Prospectus.

St Martins is a specialist provider of supported accommodation for people who have Mental Health needs complicated by other areas of need, such as from learning disability, drug and alcohol addictions and forensic histories.

Based in St Martins’ Head Office in Islington, the function of the Assessment Coordinator & Practitioner will be to process referrals into St, Martins, to arrange and carry out assessments at given locations, to write detailed reports and to provide follow up customer care to both people referred to St Martins and to statutory professionals that have been involved in the process.

There will also be a role for the Assessment Coordinator within the collation of clinical audit data for the organisation and participate in reviewing the quality of our services.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks Include (but not limited to):

• To receive referral information and determine eligibility for St Martins, liaising with Operational Managers and working closely with the Project Managers to identify suitable placements. 

• Prioritise, process, and respond to all referrals and enquiries submitted by telephone, email or the website.

• Attend and participate in meetings within the organisation as appropriate and as agreed by the Operations Manager

More information will be found in the job description.

Closing Date: 21st June 2020.

Please send a CV and covering letter (to include a supporting statement) via the button below.

Please also note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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.

Do you want to work in a supportive environment delivering exceptional support and education? 

Ambitious College is a unique specialist further education provision for learners aged 18 to 25 with autism and complex needs. We support learners to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to make a successful transition to adulthood and to live and work as part of their community. 

The college is growing and we are looking for a dynamic and confident Learning Support Co-ordinator to join our dedicated support team based in Isleworth. You will work alongside a transdisciplinary team to support our learners to achieve outstanding outcomes.

As Learning Support Co-ordinator your responsibilities will include: 

• Managing a team of Learning and Behaviour Specialists 
• Ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service via person-centred programmes
• Maintaining excellent levels of care and support that follow agreed practices and protocols 
• Working directly with our learners as well as providing ground support in a management capacity  

What we are looking for: 

• Demonstrable experience of supervising/mentoring staff in a service for people with autism, with the ability to lead, motivate and performance-manage effectively 
• Experience of working directly with people with autism and a willingness to undertake direct care tasks, as well as participating in college and community-based sessions 
• Knowledge of CQC regulation requirements and compliance, ideally with demonstrable experience of working in a CQC-registered service 
• Experience of supporting people who can engage in a range of behaviours that challenge using a positive behaviour support approach
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to stay calm and focused and to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders 
• The commitment and flexibility to provide high-quality person-centred support

Start Date: ASAP 

Interview Date: Wednesday 10th June 2020

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. 

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

Programme Coordinator – Learning from Consortia

London-based role normally

Salary:  £30,922 -£33,396

Role Requirements

An exciting opportunity has emerged to support the start-up of a new programme – Learning from Consortia.  This is a high profile programme supporting the learning from recipients of DFID’s UK Aid Connect funding.  The Programme Coordinator is the key day-to-day person responsible for the successful coordination of the new Learning from Consortia (LfC) programme.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic team player, a confident communicator and be flexible and hard working in a programme start-up environment.  They will bring significant programme or project coordination experience, be able to support partnerships, have Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) expertise, be adaptable to changes in the programme and be passionate about learning from consortia programmes.

Key Role Responsibilities

Programme planning and reporting (40%)

• Support the programme design and planning phase, to ensure all stakeholders are clear on tasks needed and their timelines and how the programme plans relate to overall programme delivery
• Work with the Programme Manager to establish, coordinate and maintain reliable cross-organisational Learning from Consortia programme monitoring, reporting and learning systems and approaches, supporting consistent practice across different teams.

Programme support (50%)

• Work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure the programme is monitored, tasks are clear, meetings are supported and programme documentation is filed appropriately and securely.
• Coordinate peer learning, and discussions on policy and practice in the sector by supporting the convening of relevant working groups for the 14 UK Aid Connect consortia.
• Liaise with programme partners, external consultants and DFID counterparts as needed.
• Coordinate and update external-facing programme content on Bond’s website and Salesforce and support the roll out of digital systems and collaboration tools.

Administrative and Cross-Organisational support (10%)

• Maintain effective liaison with other teams on organisation-wide initiatives, representing the Learning from Consortia programme team internally e.g. at the weekly communication meeting.

At Bond, we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible working, or compressed hours.

Company + Benefits

Bond is the UK network for organisation working in international development.  We unite and support a diverse network of over 400 civil society organisations and allies to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice.

Bond offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Generous Holidays (27 days leave as standard, for all employees. Additional staff privilege days, normally between Christmas and New Year)
• Staff Development days
• Interest free season ticket loan
• 7% pension contributions (staff pay 3.5%)
• Flexible working hours

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV (maximum 4 pages) and cover letter (maximum 2 pages), addressing the essential areas of the person specification and outlining why you are the right candidate for this role by midnight on 7th June 2020. 

Interviews will be held no later than the week of 8th June 2020.  Bond reserves the right to review applications on a rolling basis before the advertised deadline and proceed with interviews. 

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Bond and equal opportunities

Bond values diversity and works to advance equality. We encourage and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. In order to assess and ensure the continued effectiveness of Bond’s Equal Opportunities Policy, all applicants are asked to complete a short questionnaire when applying.

You are not obliged to answer the questions but the more information you supply the more effectively we can monitor our equal opportunity practices. Completion of all questions is voluntary and failure to answer any question(s) will not affect your application in any way.

The information you supply will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by any member of the selection panel responsible for the appointment. The questionnaire will be detached from your CV and cover letter, stored anonymously and used purely to provide statistics for monitoring purposes.