Programme Coordinator

Join us at Joe's Buddy Line as we pave the way towards a society where mental and physical health stand hand in hand, where every young person embodies confidence, resilience, and the courage to seek help when needed.

Our vision is clear: we are committed to providing accessible and empowering mental health and wellness support to young individuals and their communities. Through education, resources, and advocacy, we aim to foster environments where conversations about mental health are open, accepting, and free from stigma.

Each year, we collaborate with educational institutions and local community hubs, offering training, resources, and partnership connections to shift the dialogue surrounding mental health. We recognize the importance of trust, compassion, and empowerment in building emotionally intelligent foundations within communities encouraging the development of resilience and autonomy.

Are you ready to be a catalyst for change? Do you possess the passion and drive to make a difference? Join our dedicated team at Joe's Buddy Line. As the Programmes Coordinator, you will serve as the crucial link between educational/community settings and our third-party practitioners. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that our programs are established, supported, and executed to the highest standards, equipping young people with the essential skills to navigate their mental health journey with confidence and strength. Together, let's build a brighter, stigma-free future for all.

Position:                  Programmes Coordinator

Responsible to:      Chief Officer

Locations:               Primarily home based with travel throughout London and the South-East.

Hours:                      22.5hrs per week. (flexible working arrangements can be discussed)

Salary:                     £26,250 - 29,000 pro rata per annum (based on 37.5hrs per week)

Annual Leave:         28 days annual leave inc. BH

Benefits:                  Pension

Other:                      An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Closing Date:         9am Monday 15th April 2024

JOB PURPOSE:

• Working to assess, plan and implement our programmes with chosen education partners within the community.
• Develop excellent relationships with our third party practitioners, staff, volunteers and work closely with our trustees. You will also develop excellent relationships with relevant external agencies and partners and communicate with them when appropriate.
• To collaborate and administratively support the relationship between partner settings and Joe’s Buddy Line practitioners for smooth execution of service.
• To assess the success of support programmes through evaluation, monitoring and reporting and advise key changes to approaches to suit end user needs.
• To support the charity’s aims, vision and mission; contribute specialist mental health knowledge and have a working understanding and knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with the Leadership Team, the post holder will contribute to the development of policy and protocols in light of national / local guidance. This process will encompass audit and service evaluation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To contribute to establishing support programmes within education settings and the community; focussing on the prevention of the development of mental illness and promoting good emotional wellbeing across the population.
• To support the delivery of mental health and wellbeing related programmes.
• To develop and promote collaborative multi-agency working practices by providing information and expertise to partners in professional third-sector, social care and medical services.
• In collaboration with a member(s) of the leadership/trustee team, the post holder will contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the mental health and well-being programme service.
• To maintain, deliver and audit all Joe’s Buddy Line programme products and equipment.
• To have responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people you come into contact with as laid out in the charity’s safeguarding policy.
• To ensure all tasks are carried out with due regard to Health and Safety, in particular to complete all relevant risk assessments and accident reports as laid out in the charity’s policy documents as necessary.
• To maintain accurate and up to date records and activities of partners, settings, suppliers and agencies.
• Attend and promote positive mental health and wellbeing displays or events with stakeholders.
• To contribute to the identification of training needs of staff / workers within the programmes team.
• To be available to guide the administration of mental health & suicide first aid in accordance with Charity Policy.
• To undertake appropriate professional development.
• To adhere to the vision and mission of the charity and to set an example of personal integrity and professionalism.
• To attend appropriate staff and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Any other duties as directed by the Chief Officer which are commensurate with the title of post.

Person Specification
ESSENTIAL

• Proven ability to understand the current, complex educational environment and the needs of staff and young people within these settings.
• Knowledge of mental health issues, whether through a track record of employment or lived experience.
• Proven ability to develop, implement and manage complex projects and programmes.
• A clear communicator with a track record of building partnerships and influencing partners / key stakeholders.
• Sound financial literacy to understand and implement programme budgets.
• Experience in impact measurement and reporting.
• Competent in using Microsoft 365 or similar to manage documents and shared resources.
• An undergraduate degree or qualification in a relevant field or equivalent work experience in a management capacity for a small charity or similar organisation (e.g. private or public sector).
• Ability to manage the health and safety and safeguarding aspects of programme delivery.
• Proven ability to present to and communicate with a wide and diverse range of people, including representatives from the educational sector, local authorities, voluntary sector and other professionals.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK as may be required.
• Commitment to increasing diversity and representation.

DESIRABLE

• Experience of working in the voluntary sector and an understanding of the issues and challenges it faces.
• Experience of working in partnership with statutory services, educational organisations and third-sector organisations.
• Understanding of marketing including use of social media platforms.