Service Coordinator
Location: 17a Wootton Road, Grimsby DN33 1HE
Contract type: Fixed Term to end March 2024 with possibility of extension
Hours: 35 per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £23,745 – £25,672 per annum (depending on experience) based on 35 hour week

Do you have great social skills and a passion to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people within the community?

If you are an empathic listener and persuasive speaker with an ability to connect with people from different backgrounds, this role could be for you!

As a Service Co-ordinator, you will oversee a team who support people with unmet social needs and may suffer from isolation and loneliness. Your team focus on tailoring support to improve these people’s lives to help them regain or maintain their independence and improve their wellbeing.

A day in the life of a Service Coordinator:

You will manage a small team of staff and volunteers ensuring the people who need us receive the best possible service.
You will meet with our service users and assess their needs, guiding or signposting them to connect with groups within the community or to manage a health condition, enabling them to lead independent lives and improve their wellbeing.
You will liaise with partnership agencies and stakeholders to promote the service and build meaningful relationships.
You will produce and maintain monthly reports.

To be a successful Service Coordinator:

Do you have strong leadership skills and an ability to get the best out of people?
Are you a good communicator?
Do you have knowledge of Health and Social Care services?
Do you have a manual UK driving licence, held for minimum of two years, and access to a vehicle? (mileage will be paid for use of own vehicle).

Closing date for your application is 23.59 on Sunday 10th September 2023.
Please note that early application is encouraged, as we’ll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.

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