Wellbeing Project Coordinator - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom - Middlesbrough First

Description

Middlesbrough First is a small local charity which promotes self-advocacy and personal development through education and training for adults living with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergence, across the town. We also provide an individual advocacy service.

We have an exciting opportunity to extend our work to offer physical activities and wellbeing to our members to improve their outcomes and tackle health inequalities.

Middlesbrough First is looking to appoint a Wellbeing Project Coordinator who understands and enjoys working with adults with learning disabilities and neurodivergence.

Previous experience working with marginalised groups is desirable.

Our core values are Choice-Voice-Opportunity and we're looking for someone who can continue to make these values a reality for the people we work with.

What you'll be doing:

Advocacy on behalf of group members who may require support with issues surrounding health, housing and finances.

Co-designing health and wellbeing activities to improve physical and mental health outcomes, which are appropriate for people who may have pre-existing health conditions and reduced mobility.

Co-ordinating and delivering aligned projects, including administration and budgeting

Developing partnership working and networking to deliver effective activity sessions

Working to the highest standards to deliver the best possible outcomes for people


Skills
Ability to work and engage well with adults with learning disabilities/neurodivergence

Ability to act as an advocate and encourage self-advocacy

A 'people person' with excellent interpersonal skills to work with our group and a range of external partners

Good presentation skills

Excellent verbal and written English including report writing

Working knowledge of ICT

Ability to multi-task and manage workload effectively

Ability to manage groups and resources correctly


Experience/qualifications
A good general standard of education

Experience of working with people with learning disabilities/neurodivergence (desirable)

An understanding of the barriers faced by our group to accessing physical activity

A coaching qualification (desirable)

Some knowledge of national and regional programmes and the landscape of sports/health development

An understanding of the current challenges faced by organisations in the charity sector


Personal Characteristics
Friendly, able to respect, communicate with and listen attentively to adults with learning disabilities/neurodivergence

Assertive yet calm and able to work under pressure for example when running groups and representing the best interests of group members

Self-motivated and able to work as an effective team member and independently

Trustworthy, reliable and with good ethical values

For an informal discussion about the post, contact Chair of Trustees Julie McGee: or

Service Manager Ruth Wood:

Middlesbrough First is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be expected to complete the relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer.


Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 36 months


Pay:
£12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week


Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Middlesbrough

Application deadline: 06/05/2024


Reference ID:
LDWellbeing/advocacy