Children and Adults Communities Coordinator – Worcester
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- Job Title : Communities Coordinator, Children, Young People and Adult Communities
- Employment Status : Permanent
- Responsibility To : Communities Operations Managers
- Salary : £30,134.73
- Hours : 37 hours weekly
- Location : Based at Midland Mencap Head Office in Birmingham and travelling to Worcester as required.
Who we look for? A warm, personable, highly motivated individual who can empower and drive a team. Passion for what you do, strong communication, leadership and good problem-solving skills. The Coordinator will work alongside an experienced team of Coordinators across the West Midlands. Integrity, ethical standards and a commitment to excellence are core values. Experience leading and managing a team, working with children and young people with complex disabilities and adults with learning disabilities is a bonus. Transferable skills from other sectors are valued and comprehensive training is provided.
Key Responsibilities
Process and manage new referrals, conduct face-to-face assessments and complete children's files.Lead team meetings, resolve problems and develop strategies for service management.Participate in regular meetings with Operational Managers and other colleagues.Adhere to and implement organisational policies and procedures.Plan, organise and facilitate weekly sessions, working on a rotation of weekends and school holidays for Children's services.Monitor services and report to relevant line managers.Communicate effectively with staff, managers, professionals and families / carers.Attend training courses to develop knowledge and skills.Carry out any other tasks deemed appropriate within the role.Essential Qualifications
Experience leading or managing a team of workers.Experience working with people with learning disabilities and / or autism and carers.Understanding of Ofsted / CQC regulations (CYP).Good knowledge of safeguarding protocols.Enhanced DBS check or willingness to undertake DBS update service.Experience delivering personal care and using hoists.Good knowledge of GDPR and storing personal information on database systems.Maintaining timely records.Connecting with individuals, groups and multi-agency professionals.Essential Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide range of people and professionals.Proactive and focused.Ability to work within given timescales.IT literate, including use of social media platforms.Effective team player.Ability to work on own initiative.Desirable Qualifications
Experience working within an Ofsted and CQC regulated environment (CYP).Full driving licence and access to a car, willingness to commute across the designated geographical area and willingness to obtain business insurance.Relevant qualifications such as Pediatric First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Level 2 / 3 Childcare or Level 2 / 3 Health and Social Care (CYP).Application Process
Please complete and attach the following to your application :
The Application Form or your CV.The Equal Opportunities Form.Midland Mencap reserves the right to alter the content of this job description, after consultation, to reflect changes to the position without altering the general character or level of responsibility. The duties carried out in this job description must be carried out in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect of all employees and citizens and is consistent with Midland Mencap equal opportunities policy.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place at any time. The post will close once a successful candidate has been appointed, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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