Family Support Coordinator - London and South East
Location: London & South East Closing date: 31 August 2024 Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed Salary: £22,000 pa + benefits (including company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension) About the role We are looking to appoint a Family Support Coordinator to support our care teams in delivering a high-quality family support service in the region, working with families and professionals to ensure the families we support have access to the services they need. Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for sourcing practical goods and services in the region, applying for grants and benefits, as well as working with other charities or community providers to obtain goods, equipment or funds for families that Rainbow Trust do not provide directly. Having worked in a stressful or emotionally-demanding environment with an understanding of the complexities of working with children and families, you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and strong networks with other organisations to provide meaningful assistance to the families we support. Location
This role covers London & South East and the surrounding areas; some travel may be required. What we’re looking for
Professional experience
of working in an administrative or coordinator role - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have provided services in a health, social care, youth or education setting within a charity environment. A friendly and socially-focused approach
– you have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and develop effective relationships with a wide range of people; you enjoy helping others. Well-organised, with a high level of attention to detail
– you work well within established systems, produce high-quality work and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Practical, helpful and supportive
– you thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and you work collaboratively with others to complete tasks; you are a confident MS Office user. A persuasive and motivating communicator
– you are inclusive in decision-making and are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with external organisations and networks. A practical knowledge of diversity issues
affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others' needs and concerns is essential. What we offer
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand Company car for front line care posts 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, click
here . More information can be found in our
Candidate Pack . How to apply
Your completed application form should be sent to
recruitment@rainbowtrust.org.uk . We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family needs. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
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Location: London & South East Closing date: 31 August 2024 Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed Salary: £22,000 pa + benefits (including company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension) About the role We are looking to appoint a Family Support Coordinator to support our care teams in delivering a high-quality family support service in the region, working with families and professionals to ensure the families we support have access to the services they need. Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for sourcing practical goods and services in the region, applying for grants and benefits, as well as working with other charities or community providers to obtain goods, equipment or funds for families that Rainbow Trust do not provide directly. Having worked in a stressful or emotionally-demanding environment with an understanding of the complexities of working with children and families, you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and strong networks with other organisations to provide meaningful assistance to the families we support. Location
This role covers London & South East and the surrounding areas; some travel may be required. What we’re looking for
Professional experience
of working in an administrative or coordinator role - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have provided services in a health, social care, youth or education setting within a charity environment. A friendly and socially-focused approach
– you have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and develop effective relationships with a wide range of people; you enjoy helping others. Well-organised, with a high level of attention to detail
– you work well within established systems, produce high-quality work and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Practical, helpful and supportive
– you thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and you work collaboratively with others to complete tasks; you are a confident MS Office user. A persuasive and motivating communicator
– you are inclusive in decision-making and are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with external organisations and networks. A practical knowledge of diversity issues
affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others' needs and concerns is essential. What we offer
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including: Flexible working hours to balance home and working life Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand Company car for front line care posts 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time) Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3% The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, click
here . More information can be found in our
Candidate Pack . How to apply
Your completed application form should be sent to
recruitment@rainbowtrust.org.uk . We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family needs. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
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