Programme Coordinator Locality - Social Care

Job Title: Programme Coordinator Locality

Location: Civic Centre, High Street Uxbridge, Middlesex, London, UB8 1UW

Salary: £37,443 - £39,264 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: 36 Hours Per Week

Closing Date: 21st January 2024

About us:

We're proud of our commitment of 'Putting our residents first', ensuring they're at the heart of everything we do! We want to attract talented individuals like yourself who share our aspirations for the borough and can support us to deliver exceptional services for Hillingdon.

With an ambitious strategy we pride ourselves on delivering services that improve the lives of all our residents, businesses, and partners. Embarking on a journey of continuous improvement, we've set an agenda to ensure the provision of; safer communities, a thriving local economy, a greener more sustainable environment, whilst increasing our digital capabilities.

What does a Programme Coordinator Locality do at the Council?

We are offering three full time Programme Coordinator posts working 36 hours per week within the Universal Offer Children and Young People's Team. Our offer runs throughout the year and across the whole of the borough. Work patterns include evening shifts, afternoon shifts, weekend shifts, and occasional residential work.

The Universal team works with children and young people to deliver high quality, consistent youth work through Locality based, Detached, Outreach and Accredited programmes across the borough in collaboration with the statutory, community and voluntary sector. Our work is responsive to need, supports aspiration and is offered in safe spaces and places. Our work delivers opportunities that promote personal and social development, encourage children and young people to make informed choices and respect and value difference.

About You:

The successful candidate will oversee the management and development of Locality programs (North, South West, and South East) within the Hillingdon Youth Offer. This role involves coordinating the delivery of programs to empower children, young people, and communities, facilitating progress towards positive social, educational, health, and economic outcomes.

Applicants must embrace a positive, holistic, and empowering approach to service delivery. We seek individuals with proven experience and competence in managing work with children and young people in formal or informal education or community settings.

Qualifications for this role include an excellent understanding of contemporary issues faced by children and young people, along with team management experience. A creative and dynamic approach is crucial, enabling engagement with hard-to-reach and vulnerable groups. A Qualification in Youth Work, Social Care, Education, or equivalent experience is essential. A commitment to learning and supporting children and young people is a prerequisite.

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate extensive experience in community development and leadership
• Have a track record of managing and leading community groups and individuals
• Exhibit confidence in planning, delivering, and evaluating group and one-to-one interventions responsive to needs
• Display confidence and motivation
• Be passionate about working with children and young people
• Maintain a 'Can do' attitude
• Possess an approachable demeanor for engaging with a diverse client population
• Demonstrate proactive abilities, capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Show respect and politeness in all interactions
• Express compassion and understanding towards the challenges faced by children and young people
• Be reliable and organized in their responsibilities
• Exhibit excellent communication and listening skills
• Have the ability to work closely with various organizations
• Be flexible to meet the needs of children, young people, partners, and stakeholders

If you embody these qualities and are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people, we encourage you to apply. Training opportunities and support will be provided to ensure success in this fulfilling role.

What we offer:

• Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life
• 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff
• Generous Holiday Entitlement - You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service

Please note the company is not able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance for this role so candidates must already possess the right to live and work in the UK to be considered.

Candidates with the relevant experience, qualifications, and job titles of: Social Worker, Support Worker, Enabler, Carer, Care Management, Family Support Worker, Programme Manager, Social Care Project Manager, Community Development Manager, Youth Programme Coordinator, Youth Programme Community Development also be considered for this role.