Hamelin Trust

Job Title: Links Project Coordinator Location: Mid & South Essex Reports to: Links Project Lead Salary: £27,397.50 Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Hamelin exists to reimagine life for individuals with learning disabilities and autism, enabling limitless possibilities. Hamelin is seeking a confident coordinator to support our expanding Links Project. In this diverse role, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring our individuals meet their goals and create a lasting impact in our communities as well as being the first point of call for new individuals accessing the service. Links Project : This initiative focuses on enabling adults with learning disabilities to engage in community activities through befriending, mentoring, and peer-led programs, all supported by our dedicated volunteers. As the Project Coordinator, you will support the key administrative tasks that keep this project running smoothly. The Project Coordinator will support referrals with specific aims and objectives within the project scope for example traveling to meet a friend, accessing sports, increasing confidence and ensuring isolation is reduced. In your day-to-day role, you will be striving to build, expand and strengthen the project whilst working closely with the Project Lead ensuring all key performance indicators and any project targets are met. The role is responsible for onboarding individuals into the project as well as completing ongoing assessments and gathering feedback. This role is crucial in making sure we deliver exceptional service, stay compliant, and run our project efficiently whilst ensuring our mission, vision and values are not compromised. Project Skills: Support with the daily operations of the project scope. Adhere to the strategies to grow and enhance the projects, meeting the ever-changing needs of those we support. Awareness of resources and volunteer efficiency to ensure we get the best possible outcomes for the individuals we support. Teamwork: Work in partnership with Hamelin s Volunteer Manager. Ensure the project remains a motivated team that aligns with our values and goals. Report on the performance of the current project, providing feedback and support to ensure high standards of care and efficiency. Compliance and Quality Assurance: Follow Hamelin s policies and procedures to maintain best practices and regulatory standards. Implement and oversee quality assurance processes, including gathering feedback from project participants and colleagues to keep improving our service delivery. Engage with and become involved with continuing self-development. Stakeholder Engagement: Identify, build and maintain strong relationships with project participants, families, local and health authorities representatives, and other key stakeholders. Represent the Charity and service at meetings, events, and forums, advocating for the needs and rights of those we support. Work closely with other teams and services within the Charity to ensure a unified approach to care and support. Business Development: Identify and exploit opportunities for expanding the service, from new partnerships and funding sources both inside and outside health and care to innovative care models. Prepare and present feedback and data when required to the project lead. Lead marketing and promotion of the service, boosting awareness, interest and attracting new project participants. Other Requirements: Be ready to work flexibly, which could include weekends and bank holidays. You might also be asked to work in different services as needed. Complete all required training, whether through e-learning or in-person courses. Adhere to our published policies, procedures, and standards. About you It s essential that: You have at least two years experience within a coordination/administration service for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. You have a proven track record of successful project administration. You hold a valid driver s license and have access to a vehicle. You can work flexibly across locations in Essex to fulfil the requirements of the role. We are a values-driven Charity, and it is essential that all our colleagues truly live out our core values which are - We think differently, We enhance lives, and We are community. It s desirable that: You have experience working in a Charity or Non-profit Organisation. You have links within community services. You have experience in IT systems. You re familiar with the local community and relevant stakeholders. Interviews will take place the W/C 17th of November