Community support specialist Work, Jobs in Leeds, Wyk (with Salaries)

Patient Empowerment Coordinator
Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity —Leeds
- £25,500 - £26,500 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- Project management
- Travel
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Quick apply
Bookings & Compliance Coordinator (Remote)
Topp Language Solutions —West Yorkshire
- £12.71 - £15.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Databases
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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111 Health Advisor Wakefield
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust —Wakefield
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Training & development
- Paid training
- Annual leave
5d
Support Worker
Orchard Healthcare Group —Leeds
- £13.52 - £14.85 an hour
- Employee assistance programme
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Call Centre Representative
Lowell Group —Leeds
- £28,911 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Free parking
4d
SENCo - 2nd In Charge
The HOPE Centre For Inclusion —Leeds
- Experience working with children
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
Support Worker
Orchard Care Homes —Leeds
- £13.52 - £14.85 an hour
- Employee assistance programme
Festive Sales Assistant - Leeds
Nespresso —Leeds
- £13.45 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
2d
Habilitation Officer
Leeds City Council —Leeds
- £34,434 - £36,363 a year
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working with children
- Travel
- Annual leave
Support Worker
The Bridge Care —Leeds
- £13.45 - £13.70 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Mental Health Support Worker (Bank)
Active Pathways —Leeds
- £15.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Rehabilitation centre
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Mental Health Support Worker - Radcliffe Lodge, Pudsey Leeds
Northern Healthcare —Pudsey
- From £12.91 an hour
- Budgeting
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
School Administrator
Pivot Academy —Wakefield
- £23,618.39 - £26,602.30 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- IT
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
11d
Outreach Worker
Change Grow Live —Leeds
- £28,557.79 - £32,802.41 a year
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
16h
Support Workers
Milewood Healthcare Ltd —Birstall
- £12.90 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- In-person
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Specialist Day Service Support Worker (Mon-Fri)
Voyage Care —Leeds
- £13.17 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Employee discount
9d
Criminal Justice Key Worker (Leeds)
Together Women —Leeds
- £29,113 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Care experience
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
11d
West Yorkshire Neurodevelopmental Early Support Worker (37 hours) (23194)
Barnardo's —Leeds
- £12,922.05 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
SENDIASS Support Officer
Leeds City Council —Leeds
- £38,220 - £40,777 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Conflict management
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
10d
Client and Community Assessment officer
Citizens Advice —Bradford
- £24,500 - £25,500 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
9d

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Patient Empowerment Coordinator

Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity
Leeds

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Job details

Full-time
£25,500 - £26,500 a year

Benefits

Flexitime
Company pension
Work from home

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Charity and third-sector experience
Microsoft Office Suite
Supervising experience
Project management
Partnership building
Organisational skills
Volunteer coordination
Patient-centred care
Networking
Signposting to community resources
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Summary

Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity is a small charity with big ambitions. We support brain tumour patients and families across Yorkshire and fund pioneering research in our region.

We're now looking for an exceptional Patient Empowerment Coordinator to lead the delivery of our exciting new Empowering Choices programme, funded by Macmillan Cancer Support.

This innovative project has been designed alongside people affected by brain tumours to ensure nobody faces their diagnosis alone. You'll help people in Yorkshire feel informed, confident and empowered throughout their journey by providing practical support, developing new resources, strengthening partnerships with NHS teams and creating opportunities for people to learn from others with lived experience.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new service from the ground up. You'll have the freedom to develop new ideas, build meaningful partnerships and make a lasting difference to the lives of brain tumour patients and their families across Yorkshire.

Responsible to:

Chief Executive Officer

Salary:

£25,500 – £26,500 (depending on experience)

Contract:

Fixed-term (24 months – subject to continued funding)

Hours:

Full-time (job-share considered, alongside flexible and hybrid working – we are open to conversations about how this role works best for you)

Location:

Your contractual place of work will be your home address. This is a community-based role covering Yorkshire, and you will spend much of your time visiting patients, partners and healthcare settings across the region. You may occasionally be required to attend our office in Leeds for team meetings, training or specific organisational needs.

Who This Role Is For:

This role would suit someone who:

Is passionate about improving the lives of people affected by serious illness in Yorkshire
Enjoys building trusted relationships with patients, carers and healthcare professionals
Wants to develop an innovative new service that makes a real difference
Thrives in a small, supportive organisation where they can shape their own work
Is organised, compassionate and motivated by helping people feel more confident and informed

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Support & Empowerment

Provide personalised practical and emotional support to people affected by brain tumours in Yorkshire throughout their journey
Support patients before and after important appointments, helping them prepare questions and understand information
Help people access the right services, information and support at the right time
Promote confidence, wellbeing and self-advocacy through person-centred support

Developing Resources

Lead the development of practical, accessible resources that help people in Yorkshire navigate life with a brain tumour
Create appointment preparation tools, information guides and digital resources
Ensure all resources reflect the voices and experiences of people with lived experience

Partnership & Community Engagement

Build strong relationships with NHS neuro-oncology teams, Clinical Nurse Specialists and partner organisations
Develop referral pathways that improve access to Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity services
Represent the charity at partnership meetings, conferences and professional networks

Peer Support & Volunteer Coordination

Create opportunities for people affected by brain tumours in Yorkshire to connect with others who share similar experiences
Coordinate volunteers and buddies supporting the programme
Ensure people with lived experience remain central to the design and delivery of the project

Monitoring & Project Delivery

Monitor outcomes and demonstrate the impact of the programme
Collect feedback and produce reports for Macmillan Cancer Support
Help ensure the long-term sustainability and future development of the programme

Person Specification:

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of delivering projects or services within the charity, health or community sector
Experience of providing person-centred support
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Confident using Microsoft Office and other IT systems
Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a small team

Desirable

Experience working within cancer services, neurological conditions or long-term health conditions
Experience working alongside NHS services
Experience coordinating volunteers or community initiatives
Experience of monitoring and evaluating projects
Understanding of shared decision-making and co-production

Personal Attributes

Compassionate, approachable and empathetic
Calm, emotionally resilient and supportive
Positive and encouraging
Highly organised and self-motivated
Flexible and willing to travel across Yorkshire
Passionate about empowering people to make informed choices about their care

Other Requirements

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

About Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity:

Founded in 2003, Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity provides vital support to brain tumour patients and their loved ones whilst funding innovative research across our region.

Our vision is a Yorkshire where nobody faces a brain tumour diagnosis alone.

We provide peer support groups, one-to-one wellbeing support, welfare advice, financial assistance and invest in pioneering research that improves outcomes for people affected by brain tumours.

What We Offer:

Flexible and hybrid working, with a high degree of autonomy over how you structure your week
A supportive and values-driven team environment
Generous pension contribution (above statutory minimum)
Opportunities for professional development and training
The opportunity to lead an innovative Macmillan-funded programme with genuine impact
A culture built around integrity, compassion, community and ambition

How to Apply:

Please send a CV and covering letter to:
David Grant-Roberts, CEO
Email: [email protected]

Application deadline: Sunday 30th August

Interviews: Week commencing 14th September

Pay: £25,500.00-£26,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Flexitime
Work from home

Application question(s):

Do you have a full UK driving license and access to a vehcile?
Do you have lived experience of a brain tumour diagnosis (either for yourself or for a family member/friend)?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS3

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