Job Description

The  purpose of the post is to implement the Network Hope Project, providing support and activities to vulnerable individuals in North Kensington, including those with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs and those affected by the Grenfell fire.  

Equal People mencap have received three years funding from the National Lottery to undertake this Project.

The Project Manager will work with senior management and co-ordinate and support the Outreach workers, tutors and volunteers to deliver activities, support networks, health and wellbeing and training support to beneficiaries and to recruit, train and support a network of volunteers to facilitate the support groups.

The role will involve collaboration with other local businesses and third sector organisations to secure tutors/volunteers and deliver the activities. This Project’s aim is to support vulnerable disabled people (including those with learning disabilities, autism and those affected by the Grenfell fire) and their families through consistent provision of sport, health and wellbeing activities, advice and peer support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supporting Tutors, volunteers, senior staff and beneficiaries

Utilising EPM’s resources to lead in locally sourcing beneficiaries and volunteers from the local community. Liaise with Kensington and Chelsea Social Services and schools, colleges, community centres, voluntary organisations and referral agencies.

• Locally recruit qualified sport and fitness tutors, counsellors and volunteers utilising EPM’s local community connections.
• Conduct home visits to assess the needs of the families and inform them of support available through Network Hope
• To supervise the delivery of the activities/sessions/support groups and provide management support to the tutors and volunteers where necessary.
• Assist Chef Tutor in arranging the selection and delivery of healthy food and drinks.
• Work with sports and fitness tutors to ensure all equipment used in sports/fitness sessions are secure and meet health and safety standards.
• Coordinate and oversee respite and peer group support to the families.
• Ensure all staff and volunteers receive compulsory training (including induction and disability awareness training) and set up opportunities for volunteers/beneficiaries to receive accredited instructor training.
• Oversee the development, monitoring andreview of individual action plans for all beneficiaries.
• Conduct evaluation reports (including case studies) and work with senior management to collate the information.
• Assist senior management in leading expert advisory group meetings and lead/facilitate local support group meetings.

2. Resource Centre

1. To ensure reception duties are covered as far as possible throughout the week. To ensure such duties are carried out respectfully and in a manner that reflects Equal People Mencap’s ethos, values and good working practice.
2. To monitor IT & ensure smooth running of all networks through liaison with contractors.
3. To ensure the Resource Centre is kept fully and appropriately stocked of all administrative and housekeeping items.
4. Ensure that the building and equipment is monitored regularly with regards to health and safety and personal safety and all policies and procedures (especially health and safety, fire safety) are updated and adhered to by staff.
5. Other duties as required

3. Additional Duties

• Assist senior management in issuing all appropriate legal paperwork including contracts and/or terms of agreement.
• Ensure that beneficiaries, volunteers and staff needs are met throughout the project.
• Ensure beneficiaries get the support they need to participate in the support groups and activities and help them play a lead role in shaping provision.
• To support volunteers to take on increasing responsibility in facilitating and leading groups.
• To respect and maintain confidentiality in relation to beneficiaries and staff.
• Monitor project progress, handling any issues that arise.
• To ensure health and safety and security measures are constantly maintained and adhered to by all staff and volunteers on the project.
• Implement effective risk assessments.
• To attend meetings as appropriate, including staff, supervision and person centred planning.
• Through supervision and appraisal meetings identify own training needs and personal development.  Attend appropriate training courses.
• Use initiative, and organise own workload within agreed objectives.
• To read, understand and follow individual’s support plans or information and the procedures; guidance and policies of the organisation.
• The post holder may be asked to undertake other tasks that fall within our aims and philosophy.
• To work contracted hours within the hours required by the service.  Hours are flexible to be able to meet the needs of the users.  Evenings and week – ends are required.

Due to the need to be a responsive service provider, Equal People mencap  recognise that the specific duties in relation to this post may need to be adapted from time to time.

PLEASE SEND YOUR CV via this site. We will be in touch with shortlisted candidates re interviews and a formal application form.

Closing Date 21st February - Interviews w/b 25th February 2019