Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults facing homelessness? Join our dynamic team as a Programmes Coordinator in Depaul UK, where you will play a vital role in supporting and empowering individuals on their journey towards independence. About Us: Depaul UK is UK largest youth homelessness charity dedicated to providing support and opportunities for young adults experiencing homelessness. We believe in creating a positive and empowering environment that fosters resilience and growth. Click the link for more information - https://www.depaul.org.uk/our-impact/ Role Overview: Our national programmes team is responsible for providing young people from across all our services with tailored support to help develop their independent living skills, and progress into education, employment, training or volunteering. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Programmes Coordinator. The appointed candidate will promote and deliver successful activities based around Depaul’s national Programmes strategy in the Greater Manchester region. The focus of this role is to organize and deliver progression opportunities for people, supporting them to realise their ambitions into education training, volunteering or employment. Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a part-time (18.5 hours a week), 9 months Fixed term Contract with potential to extend. For internal employees, this role will be considered as a Secondment position. Key Responsibilities: Organise, promote and deliver sessions and programmes to support people into education, training, volunteering or employment outcomes. Promote and deliver the AQA Unit Award Scheme to people to support their progression. Promote and support the awarding of Depauls internal grants to people to enable their progression. Develop and deliver partnerships with organisations who can support Depaul clients in their progression into ETE and volunteering Support the delivery and coordination of involvement opportunities for clients to take action and have their voices heard and acted upon - within and beyond Depaul UK Coordinate all client engagement activities in your region to meaningfully engage clients Produce regular reports and case studies detailing client involvement and participation. With the input of clients, volunteers and staff, develop and deliver a regular client involvement forum. Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs. Kindly see attached job description for more information about this job opportunity. What We Are Looking For – Person Specification: Experience in delivering engagement programmes to young people Experience in youth or client participation Understanding and knowledge of the issues faced by vulnerable young homeless people Understanding of how to successfully support clients into education, training, volunteering and employment opportunities. Understanding of the importance of developing effective relationships both internally and with external partnership organisations Good verbal and written communicator and ability to work collaboratively and communicate across all levels of the organisation Good organisational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities, projects and deadlines Able to demonstrate clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures In return for working here, you will receive: A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role Flexible working model for suitable roles. 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years’ service. Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave. Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice. Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more. Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More Death in service (4x Base salary) Legal Advice line Note: Applications submitted without a supporting statement and/or after the closing date and time stated will not be put forward for shortlisting. In addition, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Applications: Please apply via the Depaul website only by Sunday 29th September 2024 at 23:59, unless you have specific requirements for an alternative application submission. If you do, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitmentdepaulcharity.org.uk. We kindly request no contact from unsolicited recruitment or media agencies .