Organisation: Club Doncaster Foundation
Position: Employability & Health Co-ordinator
Responsible to: Health & Wellbeing Officer and Health & Wellbeing Manager
Department: Community
Responsible for: Health & Employability Programme
Starting Salary: Co-ordinator banding (starts at £25,503) plus benefits, following completion of probation.
Contracted hours: 37.5 hours per week
The candidate will be required to have a flexible approach to working hours, including early mornings, evening and weekend delivery, as necessary
Regular Working Hours: Office hours are Monday to Sunday 6:30am – 9.30pm. With this post there will be weekend and evening work as part of the delivery of our programmes over a 3-week shift rota.
Type of contract: Full time, permanent (subject to funding)
Location: Office - Eco-Power Stadium, Stadium Way, Doncaster, DN4 5JW. Role includes community site delivery, across Doncaster.
Closing Date: Monday 29th June @ 5pm
Interviews: Any candidates that meet the shortlisting criteria will be offered an interview on an ongoing basis. We encourage all candidates to apply early on this basis.
Start Date: TBC
General purpose of the post:
The purpose of the role is to provide health orientated, employability support. This post will take an active role in the delivery of our employability provision, whilst connecting this programme to our wider health offer. The role offers a great opportunity to support the delivery of a range of provision, improving lives across Doncaster, inclusive of; supporting NEETs (Not in Employment, Education and/or Training) into employment or whilst also supporting people to access our wider programmes of health and wellbeing support.
If you have any questions about the role, please also contact [email protected]
Important information
The mentioned duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post. Club Doncaster Community Sports & Education Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and employees to share this commitment. This role involves work with young people and is subject to Enhanced DBS checks. Clearance through The FA DBS system is required. As such this post is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the applicant must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions. Employment will also be subject to two satisfactory written references.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
To support the planning and delivery of the employability & health programmes.
To contribute to the welfare and safeguarding of participants.
To work with participants to develop behaviour/positive lifestyle changes.
To provide support to people who may not be engaging with positive activities such as employment support or wider community activity.
To support the employability and health teams in the development of the growth of the department, inclusive of initiatives, future opportunities and project evaluation.
To liaise with participants, partners, parents/guardians to support the delivery of the programme.
To support the quality assurance processes in place to ensure we have the highest possible delivery.
To build relationships with key local partners to embed pathways across Doncaster.
Support all administrative and monitoring processes relating to the assigned projects by ensuring all data is recorded accurately on the relevant data management system (views etc.).
Carry out administration relevant to the role including registers, reports and retention and achievement data.
Deal with enquiries and general day-to-day liaison with customers, colleagues and partners.
Carry out general office duties including data recording, filing, photocopying, sending and receiving emails.
Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to.
Active participation in continuing professional development.
Promote the brand identity and increase Club Doncaster fan base through community delivery.
Support the whole of Club Doncaster across other departments and promote the events and the business as a whole, including additional support at Club Doncaster events such as the Big Bang and Festival of Sport weekend.
Act at all times with utmost good faith to the Club(s) and the Company.
Devote full attention and ability to fulfilment of the duties required by the role.
To work closely with, maintain good relationships, and collaborative working practices.
To work with colleagues throughout Club Doncaster to extend knowledge and skills in order to identify and develop best practice.
To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
To maintain the quality of service provision, regularly evaluating work and seeking to make improvements
Present a professional image when dealing with both internal and external contacts and partners, acting in a professional manner at all times.
To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
Club Doncaster Staff competencies:
Our Values
We are professional in all we do
We manage our business with respect and integrity
Pride, passion and performance
Open, honest brave
Consistent innovation in all we do
Energy, enthusiasm, humility
Win-win relationships
Putting our clients first
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the services across Club Doncaster and how these relate to and are affected by the needs and objectives of the organisation
Knows who the clients are, understands our clients’ needs and works hard to ensure that these are met
Develops positive relationships with clients, handling dissatisfied or awkward clients effectively
View the resolution of clients’ problems as an opportunity to retain and secure future business
Ensures all clients are dealt with in a proficient and friendly manner, with respect and integrity at all times
Getting things done
Performs all assigned tasks and procedures efficiently and in a timely manner
Takes personal responsibility for own actions and decisions and displays a sense of energy and commitment to achieve results that stimulate others to succeed
Works hard to reach or exceed personal targets and section goals and can take responsibility for several different tasks at a time
Accepts responsibility for problems that occur and retains ownership until they are resolved, either personally or by someone else
Manages own time and resource effectively, with appropriate planning and prioritising in advance to improve efficiency
Uses initiative to act without constantly referring to others and perseveres with repetitive and mundane tasks
Flexibility
Accepts doing things differently to improve efficiency and reacts positively to changing objectives, priorities and workloads
Willingly takes on extra responsibility and, where necessary, will work additional or irregular hours to meet the needs of the organisation
Put forward suggestions and ideas about new and better ways of doing things
Learns rapidly, adjusting to new situations as they occur
Demonstrates a commitment to deliver a high-quality service at all times
Communication skills
Communicates effectively and confidently in individual and group situations, contributing and asking questions where appropriate
Listen to and respects other people’s views and opinions
Any written work required by the role is clear, accurate and to the point
Presents facts and ideas in a concise and persuasive manner
Ensures all written correspondence is fluent and structured, using appropriate style and language
Uses the correct communication technique to suit the situation
Managing Self /Relationships
Develops open and effective relationships with all colleagues
Awareness of impact of own behaviour on others and is able to modify approach or style to achieve results
Can discuss differences openly and without recrimination
Share information and keeps all relevant parties informed
Works to improve self by being pro-active in job function and in assessing training and development needs
Keep difficulties in perspective and maintain performance and effectiveness in the face of conflicts, tight deadlines, excess workloads and unreasonable client/customer
Aware of the goals and targets of Club Doncaster ensuring actions contribute towards achieving them
Experience
Experience delivering education, traineeship or employability programmes.
Experience working in schools or health settings and delivering schemes of work
Experience of working with or supporting people of all abilities and experiences, particularly from areas of high deprivation and vulnerable people.
Experience of delivering activities in a health environment (for instance, fitness classes). Experience of publicity/promotion of initiatives and events.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to plan own workload and prioritise
Ability to self-motivate and work independently
Qualifications and training
Evidence of formal education detailing a good level of general education. Relevant health work qualification and or training
Hold a current and accredited Level 2 sports coaching qualification (or equivalent)
Hold a current and accredited Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (or equivalent)
Hold a PTTLS or equivalent Level 3 or above Teaching or mentoring qualification
Up to date Safeguarding training
Up to date First Aid
Special skills and knowledge
A strong understanding of health programmes and the issues faced by people deemed inactive
A strong understanding of employability programme aims and of issues affecting individuals in accessing/gaining employment
Knowledge of strategies to engage NEET individuals.
An understanding of and a commitment to equal opportunities issues both in the workplace and the wider community
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office systems e.g. Office, Excel, Access and PowerPoint or equivalent system
Knowledge of existing health and participation networks within Doncaster
Personal qualities
Positive attitude with the ability to motivate and enthuse individuals and groups.
Excellent written and verbal/presentation communication skills.
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Personal circumstances
Ability and willingness to work outside normal hours, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to travel independently
Physical Requirements
No serious health problem which is likely to impact upon the job performance; (that is, one that cannot be accommodated by reasonable adjustments)
Good sickness / attendance record in current / previous employment, (not including any absences resulting from disability)
Pay: From £25,503.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
