Children North East is a large North East based children’s charity that works across the region, with some work extending across England, Wales and Scotland. We exist because growing up can be hard. We want all babies, children and young people to be happy and healthy, and to grow up feeling safe and loved, resilient to the challenges they may face, and valued and confident.
We are looking for a Project Coordinator in the Neuro Team who is experienced in working with children and young people with neurodivergence and their families.
You will oversee the co-ordination of projects which support the wellbeing of neurodivergent young people aged between 11 – 25 and their families. This will include providing 1-1 support with e.g. psychoeducation, mental health and advocacy, facilitating group work, delivering training and carrying out initial assessments. You will build and develop networks with new and existing partners to ensure that we are providing high quality and accessible support.
This role will work closely with the Neuro Team Manager, Neuro Clinical Coordinator and Mental Health Youth Workers.
Main Responsibilities
· To co-ordinate and deliver interventions that support neurodivergent young people aged 11 – 25 and their families.
· To proactively build and develop networks that support our delivery, this will include some outreach work within Newcastle and Gateshead e.g. within Family Hubs and schools.
· To contribute to monitoring, evaluating and reporting on service delivery.
· To provide and promote a safe and young people friendly environment to establish a relationship of trust.
· To signpost/refer children and young people to other specialist services, including children and young people’s services.
· To actively engage in scheduled meetings with stakeholders and share information with the Neuro Team Manager.
· To follow Children North East’s Safeguarding policy and procedures so as to ensure children and young people’s wellbeing and safety, ensuring the quality of provision to clients.
· To maintain accurate and confidential records appropriate to the service.
· To ensure children and young people’s rights are valued and respected, making sure service users inform and influence decision making that brings about change.
· To develop excellent working relationships with other staff and services at Children North East.
· To take responsibility for client feedback, ensuring comments are reviewed and acted on as appropriate.
· To undertake other relevant project co-ordination activities as necessary.
This role is part-time 24 hours per week which is part-time against full-time hours of 37.
Please visit the “Our Vacancies” section of our website at www.children-ne.org.uk/work-with-us/vacancies to download and application form apply. Please note CVs will not be accepted.
We welcome a diverse range of applications and are passionate about promoting equality, and valuing diversity. We welcome applications from all suitable qualified persons particularly black, Asian and minority ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Pay: £29,024.00-£31,856.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6UJ
