Job Title: Project Coordinator
Location: PLUS Office, Stirling
35 hrs
Salary: £28,209.11 £15.50 per hour (subject to final approval by the Board 20th of May 2026)
Accountable to: Service Manager
JOB PURPOSE
To develop, coordinate and deliver services and projects that align with PLUS’ strategic goals. This post will lead on planning, implementing and evaluating service delivery, ensuring a person-centred and outcomes focused approach. They will work collaboratively with children and young people, families and partner organisations (including third sector, education, health and statutory partners) to enhance service quality, promote inclusion and create meaningful opportunities for those supported by the organisation.
OUR VALUES
Our people and values are important to us, so any member of our team must understand and live these values
Integrity – you demonstrate honesty, professionalism and ethical decision making
Dependability – you are reliable, organised and committed to delivering consistent support
Compassion – you approach challenges and people with empathy, care and understanding
Respect – you value diverse perspectives and treat everyone with fairness and dignity
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning and Service Delivery
- Coordinate support packages by balancing care plan hours, individuals preferences, family input, funder requirements, staffing capacity and desired outcomes, in line with Health and Social Care Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice.
- Communicate effectively with families and professionals to increase awareness of the service and to generate referrals
- Ensure services are person-centred and outcome-driven
- Develop group and 1:1 support opportunities for for children and/ or young people (up to age of 35 years) and their families, including events and workshops (at present the focus of this post is the support of those aged 18-35).
- workshops (at present the focus of this post is the support of those aged 18-35).
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local service providers across sectors
- Collaborate with other project coordinators on rota management to match individuals with appropriately trained staff members
Administration
- Monitor feedback and hours worked by staff
- Maintain accurate electronic records of attendance and activities
- Share relevant and up to date information with staff to support effective service delivery
- Undertake regular reviews with children and young people, and their families
- Contribute to reporting and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
Finance
- Track and report on project budgets, including income and expenditure in line with funding
- Conduct cost analysis for events and activities to ensure financial sustainability
Human Resources
- Provide line management and support to staff, promoting opportunities for continuous professional development
- Participate in all aspects of the organisations work including Recruitment, Induction, Training, Information Evenings and Promotional Events
Personalised Provision
- Work in partnership with children and young people with disabilities and their families, actively involving them in the development of their support plan and the design of their service
- Monitor progress and outcomes, adapting support as necessary
- Support skill development to be transferred into the home and everyday environment
- Attend meetings such as LAACs and TACs to contribute to multi-agency planning and risk assessments, and submit feedback for the children and young people accessing your project
Quality Assurance
- Develop appropriate monitoring systems to ensure a high-quality service delivery
- Gather feedback from children and young people and their families
- Support staff through post incident reviews and hot and cold debriefs to identify learning and update support strategies
- Provide reports, including case studies, statistics and quotations for internal use and for Trust and Grant Funders
Health and Safety
- Ensure all services comply with health and safety standards and legislative requirements
General
- Adhere to PLUS policies and procedures, and promote their use by all staff
- Attend team meetings and supervision session
- Undertake and other duties seen as appropriate by PLUS Managers
SPECIAL FEATURES/ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- May be required to act as a Fire Warden for PLUS and participate in the relevant training
- Act as a point of contact for out-of-hours works on a rota basis
- (usual on call hours are 0730am-1030pm Mon-Fri and 0730-1730 Sat and Sun with on call supplement)
- Work flexibly, which may require working evening and weekends as necessary to ensure appropriate fulfilment of duties
- Duties and responsibilities may be amended in line with organisation requirements at any time according to the needs of the business
Additional Benefits:
- Real Living Wage Employer
- Organisation-wide festive closure 24th Dec - 2nd Jan (annual leave reserved for this period)
- Structured induction and ongoing professional development, including SVQ3/SVQ4 in Social Services and Healthcare to meet SSSC registration conditions (supported by the organisation) .
- Enhanced mileage allowance for work-related travel of 50p
- Competitive on-call rate/supplement
- Optional overtime opportunities
Application process:
Please contact [email protected] for an application form.
Short listing of the application forms will take place on the 28th May 2026, please ensure applications are received by 5pm on 27th May 2026. Interviews will take place either 2nd or 4th of June.
The interview will involve a small panel, including either a supported person or a family member, Head of Operation and a manager.
Please get in touch directly if you have any questions by emailing [email protected]
Pay: £28,209.11 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stirling FK7 7ST: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Achieved SVQ Level 3/Level 4 in Social Services & Healthcare or be willing to work towards your qualification.
Experience:
- Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
