Supported Placement Coordinator
We have an exciting opportunity for a Work Placement Coordinator at our SPARC Project (Supported Placements to Achieve and Rally Change).
Position: Work Placement Coordinator (Internal Title: Supported Placement Coordinator)
Location: Brighton
Salary: £12,765 (£25,529 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 18.5 hours per week (work pattern to be agreed)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 24 months (with possible 12-month extension)
Closing Date: Monday 3 March 2025
Interview Date: Monday 10 March 2025
About the project and Role:
As a Work Placement Coordinator, you will be working for a people-led organisation whose mission and values are to inspire change across Sussex. The SPARC project is for people who have experienced homelessness and are now accommodated in BHT Sussex residential services, with the aim of maintaining their progression from street homelessness by participating in supported work placements within other BHT Sussex services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Be responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of the SPARC project.
* Arrange varied placements within BHT Sussex’s services, supporting participants to gain work-ready skills and to overcome barriers to employment and break the cycle of homelessness.
* Develop and deliver a programme of participant and mentor induction to ensure both parties are prepared for the placement.
* Provide opportunities for project participants to become a volunteer, bank worker, or employee.
* Collect data on outcomes from participants, mentors, and service managers and compile internal and external reports.
* Represent and promote the SPARC project at relevant forums, events, and other platforms.
Person Specification:
* Understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness, mental health, and complex needs in the workplace.
* Experience of supporting people to prepare for training or work opportunities.
* Experience of networking, building professional relationships, and collaborative opportunities.
* Ability to self-motivate and manage workload, prioritising tasks in accordance with client needs.
* Ability to translate outcomes into evidence to report on performance indicators.
In return:
In recognition of our commitment to staff, BHT Sussex has been awarded Gold Accreditation from Investors in People. We are also signed up to the Disability Confident employer scheme and have made the Mental Health at Work commitment. You will also receive a fantastic benefits package including:
* 5.5% stakeholder pension scheme and life assurance scheme
* Medical cash plan with Medicash
* Access to BHT Learning & Development platform
* Free and confidential employee assistance helpline for both personal and work-related concerns
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Free new starter 28-day Network Saver Brighton bus pass
* Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days per annum pro rata, rising 1 day for each year of service to a maximum of 32 days pro rata
* The opportunity to participate in well-being and fundraising activities throughout the year
BHT Sussex is an equal opportunities employer using a fair and open recruitment process that fully complies with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to encouraging equality, equity, inclusion, and diversity within the workplace. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or reasonable adjustments if called for interview. BHT Sussex welcomes applications from individuals with lived experience.
BHT Sussex reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicants for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
An Enhanced with Adults DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service) is required on all successful applicants as a condition of employment for this post.
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