Project Manager We have an exciting opportunity for a Neighbourhood Network Scheme Project Manager to join an organisation making a real difference in people s lives. Position: Neighbourhood Network Scheme Project Manager Location: Birmingham Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Salary: £30,495.40 per annum + benefits Benefits: Pension and healthcare scheme benefits. Closing Date: Friday 12th April 2024 - please note the organisation will be interviewing candidates as they apply, so early applications are recommended. About the Role Are you a dynamic, highly motivated, and proactive individual looking for your next challenge? We are looking for a Project Manager who is passionate about making a real difference to communities to lead the Edgbaston Neighbourhood Team. The successful candidate will enjoy engaging with people at all levels, from Commissioners and Social Workers to small grassroots community groups. Confident in your communication and presentation skills, whether written or verbal you will enjoy building partnerships and relationships in Edgbaston and the citywide NNS Programme to support and grow the community offer to people aged 50 and over as well as younger adults with additional needs. Key responsibilities of the Neighbourhood Network Scheme Project Manager will include: To lead the project and achieve the key contract deliverables (including mapping assets, facilitating a Steering Group, working with community groups to secure funding for their work, analysing needs and gaps, offering capacity-building support etc.) To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the NNS workers To manage expenditure within allocated budgets To coordinate the sub-contracting relationship with the supporting provider in Edgbaston to achieve NNS outcomes. Produce quarterly monitoring reports for commissioning officers Create and implement an effective marketing plan to promote the project. To manage the process of maintaining accurate and up-to-date records for all activities and ensuring internal and external reporting requirements are met. To develop partnerships with key stakeholders such as Health & Social Care Workers and other voluntary sector organisations. To represent Age UK Birmingham at strategic partnership meetings. To attend and participate actively in all Operations and Management Team Meetings as and when required. To ensure risk assessments are carried out for all activities and health and safety procedures are followed. To ensure the safeguarding process and reporting mechanisms are followed About You To succeed in the role of Neighbourhood Network Scheme Project Manager, your key skills will include: Experience of people management Experience in project management Experience working in partnership with Adult and Social care teams Experience of working within deprived communities, voluntary sector or charities Experience with community engagement methods An understanding of issues affecting older people and the Adult and Social Care Agenda Understanding and commitment to the principles of good practice in relation to equality and diversity. Experience in using social media and online platforms to promote activities Well organised with the ability to plan and prioritise and multi-task Highly motivated and proactive Strong people management skills, including performance management and professional development IT skills e.g. Microsoft Office, databases etc. Ability to work to targets and outputs to achieve funding contract requirements. Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with people at all levels Degree qualification or equivalent Evidence of training appropriate to the post About the Organisation The employer is an independent local charity, working to support the older people of the City of Birmingham and the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell. They have been working in the local community to help older people for 30 years in various forms. The organisation is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity within our organisation and in relation to the recruitment and selection of staff. You may have experience in areas such as Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Senior Project Manager, Business Strategy & Programme Manager, Business Strategy & Programme Project Manager, Strategy Manager, Project Lead, Project Officer, Implementation Lead. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Project Manager We have an exciting opportunity for a Neighbourhood Network Scheme Project Manager to join an organisation making a real difference in people s lives. Position: Neighbourhood Network Scheme Project Manager Location: Birmingham Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Salary: £30,495.40 per annum + benefits Benefits: Pension and healthcare scheme benefits. Closing Date: Friday 12th April 2024 - please note the organisation will be interviewing candidates as they apply, so early applications are recommended. About the Role Are you a dynamic, highly motivated, and proactive individual looking for your next challenge? We are looking for a Project Manager who is passionate about making a real difference to communities to lead the Edgbaston Neighbourhood Team. The successful candidate will enjoy engaging with people at all levels, from Commissioners and Social Workers to small grassroots community groups. Confident in your communication and presentation skills, whether written or verbal you will enjoy building partnerships and relationships in Edgbaston and the citywide NNS Programme to support and grow the community offer to people aged 50 and over as well as younger adults with additional needs. Key responsibilities of the Neighbourhood Network Scheme Project Manager will include: To lead the project and achieve the key contract deliverables (including mapping assets, facilitating a Steering Group, working with community groups to secure funding for their work, analysing needs and gaps, offering capacity-building support etc.) To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the NNS workers To manage expenditure within allocated budgets To coordinate the sub-contracting relationship with the supporting provider in Edgbaston to achieve NNS outcomes. Produce quarterly monitoring reports for commissioning officers Create and implement an effective marketing plan to promote the project. To manage the process of maintaining accurate and up-to-date records for all activities and ensuring internal and external reporting requirements are met. To develop partnerships with key stakeholders such as Health & Social Care Workers and other voluntary sector organisations. To represent Age UK Birmingham at strategic partnership meetings. To attend and participate actively in all Operations and Management Team Meetings as and when required. To ensure risk assessments are carried out for all activities and health and safety procedures are followed. To ensure the safeguarding process and reporting mechanisms are followed About You To succeed in the role of Neighbourhood Network Scheme Project Manager, your key skills will include: Experience of people management Experience in project management Experience working in partnership with Adult and Social care teams Experience of working within deprived communities, voluntary sector or charities Experience with community engagement methods An understanding of issues affecting older people and the Adult and Social Care Agenda Understanding and commitment to the principles of good practice in relation to equality and diversity. Experience in using social media and online platforms to promote activities Well organised with the ability to plan and prioritise and multi-task Highly motivated and proactive Strong people management skills, including performance management and professional development IT skills e.g. Microsoft Office, databases etc. Ability to work to targets and outputs to achieve funding contract requirements. Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with people at all levels Degree qualification or equivalent Evidence of training appropriate to the post About the Organisation The employer is an independent local charity, working to support the older people of the City of Birmingham and the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell. They have been working in the local community to help older people for 30 years in various forms. The organisation is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity within our organisation and in relation to the recruitment and selection of staff. You may have experience in areas such as Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Senior Project Manager, Business Strategy & Programme Manager, Business Strategy & Programme Project Manager, Strategy Manager, Project Lead, Project Officer, Implementation Lead. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
The Youth Endowment Fund Research Lead - Underlying causes of violence Reports to: Head of Toolkit and Synthesis Salary: £54,000 Contract: 2 years Fixed term Location: Central London, Hybrid Closing date: 9am Monday, 8th April 2024 About the Youth Endowment Fund We're here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice. In recent years violent crime has risen significantly. Homicides, assaults, robberies and offences involving weapons have all seen growth. We have also seen increases in violent crime involving children and young people. This is a tragedy. Every child captured in these numbers is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them. The Youth Endowment Fund exists to try and permanently change things. To succeed, we must build a fantastic body of knowledge about violence affecting young people and how we reduce it. This knowledge has to be both rigorous and highly relevant to those making decisions about how to support vulnerable young people. We need to find out what works and what doesn't through evidence synthesis, data analysis and qualitative research into children's lives. We also need to understand the underlying causes of violence and which children are most in need of support. This is where your role is so important. Your key responsibilities As the Research Lead on causes of violence, you will be an essential part of the YEF team. You will: Lead the YEF's research into the causes and nature of violence in England and Wales. You'll investigate questions like: Why does violence happen? What seems to protect children or put them at greater risk? Are there particular locations or times where violence happens most often? Why do people desist from violence and how can we support this process? How can we use this information effectively and ethically? Make sure we invest in research that fills important gaps in knowledge and leads to important changes. This could include commissioning: Systematic reviews on issues like child criminal exploitation, drug markets and children's experiences of involvement in violence. Detailed analysis of individual cases of violence. You'll commission research teams to explore: How we can learn about the causes and contexts of violence through rich mixed methods analysis of individual cases. Whether we can learn generalisable lessons from a sample of cases. Other new primary research such as quantitative analysis of existing datasets, rich qualitative exploration of children's experiences or working with our large number of young people trained as peer researchers (as part of the Peer Action Collective ). You will create accessible summaries of key pieces of research. This could include: A systematic review (funded by YEF) of existing research. Key criminological insights about the nature of crime and violence. You'll create useful tools and resources (similar to our Toolkit ) which support decision-makers to apply insights from your work. This could include guidance to commissioners on how to understand the nature of violence in their area, the needs of local children, and You'll develop great relationships with experts and represent YEF in external meetings and events. You'll promote our research by speaking at conferences and events. You'll work with our Change team to identify opportunities for our research to influence policy and practice, and bring about positive changes that will keep children safe. You'll have line management responsibility for a Research Manager. You'll ensure they contribute effectively to your portfolio of work. About you You are this sort of person: You want to play a significant part in reducing the level of violence affecting young people. You care about having an impact. You share our belief that an evidence-based approach is our best hope of preventing violence. You're fascinated by research, but you're not just interested in research for its own sake. You want to achieve actual changes in outcomes for children. You know a lot about research on violence, where it happens, what causes it and who does it. You know the key ideas, debates and studies. You're comfortable talking about this research with experts. There are many ways to acquire this knowledge, including professional experience, academic research or study, and personal interest. You're a confident reader of research (including systematic reviews and quantitative methods) and have strong critical appraisal skills. You know when research can be trusted and when it can't and can confidently articulate your views on the strength of research. You might have gained this expertise through your academic studies, research or professional experience. You have at least three years' experience working in a role that required you to think about research. This could include a range of roles in policy, academia, funding or practice. You write in a way that people easily understand. You have that rare skill of writing in plain English. You have experience of translating complex research findings into plain writing that everyone can understand. You have excellent project and time management skills. You can work independently, quickly and to a high standard. You are good with people. You're comfortable working with a wide range of people, including senior academics and other research experts, children and their families, practitioners and policy-makers. You're able to provide constructive challenge when required. You learn fast but remain humble. You like learning. You're very good at synthesising information. You know how much you don't know and that you can always learn more. You work well in a team. You care more that good things happen than who gets the credit. You support your colleagues to produce excellent work. You're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. You believe and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, views and values. You may have: Experience of commissioning research and managing external contractors. You can scrutinise a budget to ensure it provides value for money. Confident public speaking skills. You're an excellent verbal communicator. You've delivered dozens of talks on complex or contested topics. You're calm and confident when answering challenging questions. Experience of working directly on the prevention of violence or crime. This might mean working directly with young people at risk of becoming involved in crime or working with organisations that fund or deliver relevant programmes. Experience of developing a research strategy. You have thought hard about gaps in the evidence base, how they can be filled and how this might influence policy and practice. We would consider flexible arrangements to find the right candidate. This could include: Secondments for candidates with an established record of research on the causes of violence. This arrangement might suit an academic researcher who is looking to gain experience outside of academia but does not want to leave academia entirely. Flexible working alongside postgraduate study. While it's not a criterion, we're especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of youth violence. It's also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background. Additional benefits include £1,000 professional development budget annually, 28 days plus Bank Holidays, four half days for volunteering activities. Hybrid working details The office is based in Central London. Those living in and around London are expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. If you live outside of London and work remotely, you'll be expected to work from the London office 2 days per month. To apply To apply, please send a CV and cover letter, and complete the monitoring form click on "Apply for this" button by 9:00am Monday, 8th April 2024. When applying for this role, please ensure that your cover letter can answer, within a maximum of 1000 words, the following questions: Why are you motivated to apply for this role? Give clear examples where your experience directly relates to the "About You" section in the JD. You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission. You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to flexible working, we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage. Interview process . click apply for full job details
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
The Youth Endowment Fund Research Lead - Underlying causes of violence Reports to: Head of Toolkit and Synthesis Salary: £54,000 Contract: 2 years Fixed term Location: Central London, Hybrid Closing date: 9am Monday, 8th April 2024 About the Youth Endowment Fund We're here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice. In recent years violent crime has risen significantly. Homicides, assaults, robberies and offences involving weapons have all seen growth. We have also seen increases in violent crime involving children and young people. This is a tragedy. Every child captured in these numbers is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them. The Youth Endowment Fund exists to try and permanently change things. To succeed, we must build a fantastic body of knowledge about violence affecting young people and how we reduce it. This knowledge has to be both rigorous and highly relevant to those making decisions about how to support vulnerable young people. We need to find out what works and what doesn't through evidence synthesis, data analysis and qualitative research into children's lives. We also need to understand the underlying causes of violence and which children are most in need of support. This is where your role is so important. Your key responsibilities As the Research Lead on causes of violence, you will be an essential part of the YEF team. You will: Lead the YEF's research into the causes and nature of violence in England and Wales. You'll investigate questions like: Why does violence happen? What seems to protect children or put them at greater risk? Are there particular locations or times where violence happens most often? Why do people desist from violence and how can we support this process? How can we use this information effectively and ethically? Make sure we invest in research that fills important gaps in knowledge and leads to important changes. This could include commissioning: Systematic reviews on issues like child criminal exploitation, drug markets and children's experiences of involvement in violence. Detailed analysis of individual cases of violence. You'll commission research teams to explore: How we can learn about the causes and contexts of violence through rich mixed methods analysis of individual cases. Whether we can learn generalisable lessons from a sample of cases. Other new primary research such as quantitative analysis of existing datasets, rich qualitative exploration of children's experiences or working with our large number of young people trained as peer researchers (as part of the Peer Action Collective ). You will create accessible summaries of key pieces of research. This could include: A systematic review (funded by YEF) of existing research. Key criminological insights about the nature of crime and violence. You'll create useful tools and resources (similar to our Toolkit ) which support decision-makers to apply insights from your work. This could include guidance to commissioners on how to understand the nature of violence in their area, the needs of local children, and You'll develop great relationships with experts and represent YEF in external meetings and events. You'll promote our research by speaking at conferences and events. You'll work with our Change team to identify opportunities for our research to influence policy and practice, and bring about positive changes that will keep children safe. You'll have line management responsibility for a Research Manager. You'll ensure they contribute effectively to your portfolio of work. About you You are this sort of person: You want to play a significant part in reducing the level of violence affecting young people. You care about having an impact. You share our belief that an evidence-based approach is our best hope of preventing violence. You're fascinated by research, but you're not just interested in research for its own sake. You want to achieve actual changes in outcomes for children. You know a lot about research on violence, where it happens, what causes it and who does it. You know the key ideas, debates and studies. You're comfortable talking about this research with experts. There are many ways to acquire this knowledge, including professional experience, academic research or study, and personal interest. You're a confident reader of research (including systematic reviews and quantitative methods) and have strong critical appraisal skills. You know when research can be trusted and when it can't and can confidently articulate your views on the strength of research. You might have gained this expertise through your academic studies, research or professional experience. You have at least three years' experience working in a role that required you to think about research. This could include a range of roles in policy, academia, funding or practice. You write in a way that people easily understand. You have that rare skill of writing in plain English. You have experience of translating complex research findings into plain writing that everyone can understand. You have excellent project and time management skills. You can work independently, quickly and to a high standard. You are good with people. You're comfortable working with a wide range of people, including senior academics and other research experts, children and their families, practitioners and policy-makers. You're able to provide constructive challenge when required. You learn fast but remain humble. You like learning. You're very good at synthesising information. You know how much you don't know and that you can always learn more. You work well in a team. You care more that good things happen than who gets the credit. You support your colleagues to produce excellent work. You're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. You believe and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, views and values. You may have: Experience of commissioning research and managing external contractors. You can scrutinise a budget to ensure it provides value for money. Confident public speaking skills. You're an excellent verbal communicator. You've delivered dozens of talks on complex or contested topics. You're calm and confident when answering challenging questions. Experience of working directly on the prevention of violence or crime. This might mean working directly with young people at risk of becoming involved in crime or working with organisations that fund or deliver relevant programmes. Experience of developing a research strategy. You have thought hard about gaps in the evidence base, how they can be filled and how this might influence policy and practice. We would consider flexible arrangements to find the right candidate. This could include: Secondments for candidates with an established record of research on the causes of violence. This arrangement might suit an academic researcher who is looking to gain experience outside of academia but does not want to leave academia entirely. Flexible working alongside postgraduate study. While it's not a criterion, we're especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of youth violence. It's also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background. Additional benefits include £1,000 professional development budget annually, 28 days plus Bank Holidays, four half days for volunteering activities. Hybrid working details The office is based in Central London. Those living in and around London are expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. If you live outside of London and work remotely, you'll be expected to work from the London office 2 days per month. To apply To apply, please send a CV and cover letter, and complete the monitoring form click on "Apply for this" button by 9:00am Monday, 8th April 2024. When applying for this role, please ensure that your cover letter can answer, within a maximum of 1000 words, the following questions: Why are you motivated to apply for this role? Give clear examples where your experience directly relates to the "About You" section in the JD. You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission. You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to flexible working, we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage. Interview process . click apply for full job details
This role has a starting salary of £17,178 per annum, based on a 18 hour working week. This is pro-rated from £34,356 FTE. We are excited to be hiring a new Personal Support Coordinator to join our fantastic Children with Disabilities Outreach Service. The office base for the role is Woodhatch Place in Reigate, however the service is Countywide. This is a 12-month fixed term / secondment opportunity. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team The Children with Disabilities Outreach Service are looking for a Personal Support Coordinator to join our team; overseeing and auditing CWD cases receiving commissioned personal support from a number of Agencies approved for use in Surrey. You will ensure that good quality care is provided to children and their families following referrals from Social Workers in the Children with Disabilities Team. We are a countywide service who need to ensure we are able to meet the current demands and levels of complexity of referrals to our inhouse service. Where we do not have capacity, our aim is to provide quality assured agency support, as part of the child's care plan, with the overall mission of improving outcomes for disabled children in Surrey. As a service we have significant expertise in supporting children and young people with complex needs, including autistic spectrum conditions, behaviour that challenges, profound and multiple learning disabilities and associated complex health needs, and we are looking for a Personal Support Coordinator who can join the CWD Outreach Team and work closely with commissioning colleagues to support the Team Manager to provide quality assured support to children and families. About the Role As a Personal Support Coordinator, you will be responsible for assessing children following a referral from the social work team and assisting commissioning colleagues to ensure a good skill match of Agency Support Workers. It requires some direct involvement with disabled children and their families, ensuring they receive a quality assured service. You would oversee a number of children's care packages and are responsible for ensuring the care package is used appropriately and as agreed by the Social Worker and Senior Management. As such, the role demands a high level of partnership work with other professional's notably Social Workers, Commissioners, Education and Health Professionals. In addition, you will be responsible for carrying out some direct observations by attending CIN or CP meetings for children receiving Agency Personal Support. All Agencies providing Surrey with workers to carry out Personal Support are CQC registered in their own right .You will audit care plans and risk assessments provided by the Agencies and build effective working relationships with Managers of the Agencies and ensure that any issues are raised promptly with Agency Managers. This will ensure that the service meets the required Essential Standards of the Care Quality Commission. The Personal Support Coordinator will work with the CWD Outreach Manager to provide positive leadership and actively contribute to the development and success of this role within the service. This is a challenging but genuinely rewarding career, where you will play a key role in supporting children to reach their full potential. We will ensure that you receive a comprehensive training package and support, including regular supervision to make sure you feel confident and competent in your role. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will need to clearly evidence: Diploma Health and Social care level 4 (previously NVQ 4), Diploma Children and Young people's workforce (previously NVQ 4) or equivalent and / or a commitment to work towards this Good written English and verbal communication skills, as well as IT skills in MS Office and database management Experience of working with children with disabilities, complex health needs and behaviours that challenge, demonstrating a positive approach to a social model of disability. Some experience of leading and developing staff Ability to work under pressure and be decisive, working effectively and flexibly as part of a team Ability to plan and prioritise workload in the context of conflicting priorities Flexible attitude to working hours and be willing and able to travel round the county to meet the demands of the role. To work from different sites, and to work evenings and weekends if required in line with the service needs. You will need the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31/03/2024 with interviews to follow on 04/04/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £17,178 per annum, based on a 18 hour working week. This is pro-rated from £34,356 FTE. We are excited to be hiring a new Personal Support Coordinator to join our fantastic Children with Disabilities Outreach Service. The office base for the role is Woodhatch Place in Reigate, however the service is Countywide. This is a 12-month fixed term / secondment opportunity. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team The Children with Disabilities Outreach Service are looking for a Personal Support Coordinator to join our team; overseeing and auditing CWD cases receiving commissioned personal support from a number of Agencies approved for use in Surrey. You will ensure that good quality care is provided to children and their families following referrals from Social Workers in the Children with Disabilities Team. We are a countywide service who need to ensure we are able to meet the current demands and levels of complexity of referrals to our inhouse service. Where we do not have capacity, our aim is to provide quality assured agency support, as part of the child's care plan, with the overall mission of improving outcomes for disabled children in Surrey. As a service we have significant expertise in supporting children and young people with complex needs, including autistic spectrum conditions, behaviour that challenges, profound and multiple learning disabilities and associated complex health needs, and we are looking for a Personal Support Coordinator who can join the CWD Outreach Team and work closely with commissioning colleagues to support the Team Manager to provide quality assured support to children and families. About the Role As a Personal Support Coordinator, you will be responsible for assessing children following a referral from the social work team and assisting commissioning colleagues to ensure a good skill match of Agency Support Workers. It requires some direct involvement with disabled children and their families, ensuring they receive a quality assured service. You would oversee a number of children's care packages and are responsible for ensuring the care package is used appropriately and as agreed by the Social Worker and Senior Management. As such, the role demands a high level of partnership work with other professional's notably Social Workers, Commissioners, Education and Health Professionals. In addition, you will be responsible for carrying out some direct observations by attending CIN or CP meetings for children receiving Agency Personal Support. All Agencies providing Surrey with workers to carry out Personal Support are CQC registered in their own right .You will audit care plans and risk assessments provided by the Agencies and build effective working relationships with Managers of the Agencies and ensure that any issues are raised promptly with Agency Managers. This will ensure that the service meets the required Essential Standards of the Care Quality Commission. The Personal Support Coordinator will work with the CWD Outreach Manager to provide positive leadership and actively contribute to the development and success of this role within the service. This is a challenging but genuinely rewarding career, where you will play a key role in supporting children to reach their full potential. We will ensure that you receive a comprehensive training package and support, including regular supervision to make sure you feel confident and competent in your role. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will need to clearly evidence: Diploma Health and Social care level 4 (previously NVQ 4), Diploma Children and Young people's workforce (previously NVQ 4) or equivalent and / or a commitment to work towards this Good written English and verbal communication skills, as well as IT skills in MS Office and database management Experience of working with children with disabilities, complex health needs and behaviours that challenge, demonstrating a positive approach to a social model of disability. Some experience of leading and developing staff Ability to work under pressure and be decisive, working effectively and flexibly as part of a team Ability to plan and prioritise workload in the context of conflicting priorities Flexible attitude to working hours and be willing and able to travel round the county to meet the demands of the role. To work from different sites, and to work evenings and weekends if required in line with the service needs. You will need the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31/03/2024 with interviews to follow on 04/04/2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Lead Commissioner - SEND and Health - 12 months Fixed Term Contract Salary - PO8: £57,837 per annum, rising in annual increments to £62,145 incl. LW Lambeth's Integrated Children's Commissioning Team operates across Lambeth Council and South East London CCG (Lambeth Borough Board) to improve outcomes for Lambeth children and young people and support the realisation of the Children and Young People's Plan. It is a busy and exciting time to work in Children's Commissioning as we seek to transform our mental health and emotional wellbeing offer and strengthen the systems supporting our children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We are looking for a Lead Commissioner to manage a hard-working Team on a 12-month fixed term basis, or as a secondment, to cover maternity leave. This post will take the lead on work across the children's SEND and Health portfolio, with responsibility for: Development and implementation of a robust, evidence based mental health and emotional wellbeing offer for children and young people Management of the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Programme Board under the Children and Young People's Commissioning and Delivery Alliance Board Successful implementation of Lambeth's Mental Health Support Teams in Schools Recommission of domiciliary care provision for disabled children and young people and their families Oversight of continuing healthcare portfolio for children and young people with complex health needs The successful candidate will be required to act as the key borough representative in South East London CCG, ensuring Lambeth's interests and work is promoted and that information is readily produced and shared. There is also a requirement the candidate work with and develop strong relationships with a range of partners and agencies including children's social care, Evelina London, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, education settings, voluntary and community organisations, Lead Cabinet Member, families, and children and young people. This post would suit an individual who is committed to collaborative working and who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You should have a drive to get things done and have experience of line management, commissioning services, project management, and financial management. For an opportunity to informally discuss this position please contact: Dan Stoten, Assistant Director, Integrated Children's Commissioning T: E: Job description & person specification Closing date: Sunday 19 September 2021 at midnight
Sep 09, 2021
Full time
Lead Commissioner - SEND and Health - 12 months Fixed Term Contract Salary - PO8: £57,837 per annum, rising in annual increments to £62,145 incl. LW Lambeth's Integrated Children's Commissioning Team operates across Lambeth Council and South East London CCG (Lambeth Borough Board) to improve outcomes for Lambeth children and young people and support the realisation of the Children and Young People's Plan. It is a busy and exciting time to work in Children's Commissioning as we seek to transform our mental health and emotional wellbeing offer and strengthen the systems supporting our children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We are looking for a Lead Commissioner to manage a hard-working Team on a 12-month fixed term basis, or as a secondment, to cover maternity leave. This post will take the lead on work across the children's SEND and Health portfolio, with responsibility for: Development and implementation of a robust, evidence based mental health and emotional wellbeing offer for children and young people Management of the Emotional Health and Wellbeing Programme Board under the Children and Young People's Commissioning and Delivery Alliance Board Successful implementation of Lambeth's Mental Health Support Teams in Schools Recommission of domiciliary care provision for disabled children and young people and their families Oversight of continuing healthcare portfolio for children and young people with complex health needs The successful candidate will be required to act as the key borough representative in South East London CCG, ensuring Lambeth's interests and work is promoted and that information is readily produced and shared. There is also a requirement the candidate work with and develop strong relationships with a range of partners and agencies including children's social care, Evelina London, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, education settings, voluntary and community organisations, Lead Cabinet Member, families, and children and young people. This post would suit an individual who is committed to collaborative working and who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You should have a drive to get things done and have experience of line management, commissioning services, project management, and financial management. For an opportunity to informally discuss this position please contact: Dan Stoten, Assistant Director, Integrated Children's Commissioning T: E: Job description & person specification Closing date: Sunday 19 September 2021 at midnight