Health and wellbeing coordinator jobs

Shoreditch Trust is recruiting  for a Community Builder, to build relationships with residents, community leaders and organisations in the City of London in order to:

• Facilitate engagement into We Connect and wider programmes
• Build community leadership opportunities
• Reduce social isolation and loneliness
• Improve wellbeing
• Working effectively with clients from Bangladeshi and Spanish-speaking South American communities.

Fluency in Bengali (particularly the Sylheti dialect) and/or Spanish is essential for this role, as you will be required to communicate effectively with clients from Bangladeshi and Spanish-speaking South American communities.

To continue being fully representative of our Neighbourhoods, we are particularly keen to hear from people from diverse communities, from bilingual candidates and from people with strong links to East London generally.

We are recruiting for an Admissions and Assessment Coordinator to join our Specialist Family Residential Service in Sheffield. The service provides drug and alcohol recovery support for parents and their children in a residential setting.

The hours are full time, Monday to Friday 9-5, based at the Sheffield Family Residential Service, and you will be expected to take part in a on call rota to support the staff and service delivery. Flexible working can be considered.

The service is based close to Eccelsall Road/Sheffield Hallam Collegiate Campus area of Sheffield, it is easily accessible. Situated in a large Victorian Building, fully refurbished in 2022, there is free on-site parking as well and is also easily access by multiple bus routes.

 Click here and you can do a full virtual tour of the building and service here

The Role

We need someone who can work in a team within a residential family setting and be empowering and passionate in supporting families to make positive changes in their drug and alcohol lifestyle choices. Your role would include the following:

• To manage all enquiries and referrals made to the service, undertake comprehensive needs assessments and risk assessment for individuals.
• Liaise with Residential Manager to make placement decisions about the suitability of individuals with multiple needs.
• Welcome new residents into the service and ensure all needs of the individuals are met upon arrival.
• Be responsible for data management of referrals, assessments, ensuring all admissions are managed safely and report data in line with processes in place.
• Liaise with referrers and stakeholders to ensure promotion of new relationships and existing relationships are maintained

Whilst the service is 24/7, this role is Monday to Friday with flexible working opportunities.  

About You

• Experience of working with people and families with multiple and varying needs including addiction and have a working knowledge of residential rehabilitation and strengthening recovery capital.
• Experienced in working with multiple stakeholders and nurturing relationships, you will be able to confidently provide guidance and support to individuals, families, and stake holders in relation to accessing and developing residential rehabilitation pathways into the service.
• Experience of completing robust assessments and risk management plans.
• You will be positive, innovative, and motivational in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team also on your own initiative.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as an Admissions and Assessment Coordinator, please get in touch or apply today.

Your Rewards

• Starting salary of £24,750, with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £29,250
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system 
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
• We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.

A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support families on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.

About Phoenix Futures

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.

Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.

We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing.

We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.

Interview Process

We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for a short face to face interview. All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required.

Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Make a difference

This is an exciting opportunity to join our new service supporting Unpaid Carers across Lewisham to improve their health and wellbeing, and access support that meets their needs.

The team works with unpaid Adult Carers, Young Adult Carers and Young Carers, completing statutory and holistic assessments to understand people’s individual circumstances and level of need. You will carry out home visits and community meetings, co-produce support plans, and develop effective relationships with Unpaid Carers, families, and professionals.  

You’ll build on your local knowledge to signpost and facilitate access for Unpaid Carers to support services, including financial and benefit advice, housing, health and safety home systems, and leisure and social activities. You will also support the development of escalation plans so that Unpaid Carers are prepared for unforeseen circumstances that would impact negatively on ability to care.

Applicants should have relevant personal or professional experience of working with Unpaid Carers and/or vulnerable adults or children in a social care, health, education or voluntary and community sector. You’ll need a practical understanding of barriers faced by Unpaid Carers, and an awareness of cultural differences and access to services. Experience of working in mental health or dementia services would be an advantage.

You should be an excellent communicator and able to motivate and empower others. This is a full-time role.

Don’t wait. Apply today!

We offer our employees:

• Inclusive values-based environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Workplace pension scheme
• Generous 31 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid working
• Benenden Health Care
• Death in Service Benefit
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
• Development opportunities
• and more

Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.

We are commissioned to carry out Quality Checks of support services where people with a disability or mental ill health live, including Supported Living settings, Residential Homes, Day Services, Assessment and Treatment units and individual homes. The purpose of the Quality Checks is to ensure that people who live in these settings are safe, and living healthy, happy and meaningful lives and that the support they receive is appropriate to their needs.

All our Quality Checks involve a Quality Checker (an Expert by Experience) with lived experience of disability or mental ill health working alongside a Quality Checking Coordinator.  On visits, we talk with people living in these settings to gather information regarding their quality of life and the quality of care and support they have.

The Coordinator’s role is to organise the checks and facilitate them on the day, whilst the Expert by Experience asks most of the questions. The Coordinator is responsible for compiling all the information gathered during the Quality Check and producing a report which is shared with the Provider and Commissioners. The Coordinator also has line management responsibility for a small number of the quality checkers on the team.

As part of this role, you will also provide floating coordination support for a range of other projects.

Hours and pay:

Hours: 26 hours per week

Pension: IG operates the NEST pension scheme and will contribute 3% subject to qualifying status

Salary: FTE (£29,444.46) pro rata, or £15.10 per hour.

Location: Railway House, Bruton Way, Gloucester, GL1 1DG and offsite at locations across and occasionally outside of Gloucestershire.  There is the opportunity to work flexibly from home when not engaged in onsite visits.

Holiday: 28 days + bank holidays pro rata

We are proud to have been recognised with an Inclusive Employer award but realise that people from some backgrounds are under-represented in our workforce and across the wider charity sector. A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact, and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are currently underrepresented. This includes people from ethnically diverse communities, people with lived experience of disability or mental ill health, and people who are neurodiverse.

 For further information or an informal chat about the role, please contact: Emily Luckham.

Please note we do not accept CVs, although you are welcome to attach your CV with your application form. Applications that are entirely generated by artificial intelligence will not be shortlisted, please ensure that you are referencing your own experience.

You can find an application form and job description on our website, or please emai our info address.

Closing date for completed applications: 28th April at midnight.

 Shortlisting: 30th April

 Intended Interview date:  8th/9th May

Charity Number – 1171559

An application form will be included in the Job Pack. We do not accept CVs without an application form.

This role isn’t funded by National Lottery funds or any other funds raised through the proceeds of a lottery, gambling or through interest or investments

Hours: 35 hours (Full-Time). Working pattern will be finalised at job offer stage but will involve some evening and weekend delivery.
Contract: Fixed-term until 30 April 2027, with the possibility of extension dependent on funding
Salary: £25,767
Responsible to: CYP Community Lead
Location: Contractual base is Chorley. Delivery will take place across Lancashire

Do you want to join an organisation who are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing for Lancashire communities? 

We’re looking for bold and caring people to join our Children and Young People’s team. We want people who have experience of engaging and working with young people in community settings, ideally in Lancashire.

To succeed in the role, you will need excellent communication skills, be confident, driven and have the ability to work autonomously in the community. You will be open, hardworking, creative and able to quickly build rapport with young people.

You will have experience working with the community and voluntary sector and understand the importance of peer support and early intervention to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

This is an exciting time for Lancashire Mind as our children and young people’s services are growing, enabling us to reach and support more people. We want someone who believes in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible.

Lancashire Mind has a dedicated workplace wellbeing programme to ensure staff are supported with their own wellbeing which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, a half-day wellbeing day and wellbeing activities throughout the year.

We also offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities. We have also recently enhanced our annual leave offer:

Full-time member of staff

Basic annual leave: 25 days

• Plus bank holidays
• Plus 3 days closure between xmas and new year
• Plus long-service leave after 3 years of service
• Plus option to buy or sell up to 3 days of annual leave

Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work.

Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)

Wellbeing Project Trainer interanlly known as Peace of Mind Project Trainer

JOB TITLE:                            PEACE OF MIND PROJECT TRAINER

REPORTING TO:                   PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR

ACOUNTABLE TO:               PROGRAMME MANAGER

SALARY:                                £32,234 PER ANNUM

CONTRACT:                          36 HOURS PER WEEK

                                               3 YEAR FIXED TERM

LOCATION: DERRY~LONDONDERRY

We are seeking 2 passionate and dynamic Project Trainers with a background in psychology or literature to deliver Verbal's unique shared reading model to schools across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (border Counties) as part of our Peace of Mind project. Our Shared Reading Model combines bibliotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)techniques to support mental health and emotional wellbeing through storytelling, literature and conversation.

As a Peace of Mind Project Trainer your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering Verbal's Shared Reading Model for our Peace of Mind project in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (border Counties)
• Consulting with various groups (For example, Teachers or Health professionals)
• Working closely with school staff to foster a supportive network for the children participating in our Peace of Mind project.

If you are interested in working in an environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of those you work with, please download the Project Trainer recruitment pack below.

#Wellbeing #ProjectTrainer #WellbeingTrainer #Mentalhealth 

Our grants programme is growing, and we are proud to have invested almost £1million into local cancer services in 2024 alone. Along with our major capital appeals we are supporting an increasing range of wellbeing projects for people living with cancer, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, organised person with great communication skills to help us develop our grant-making further.

Our Grants and Projects Coordinator will work with applicants from the start of their relationship with us, identifying potential partners, supporting grant applications, and ensuring successful applications lead to successful project launches. They will ensure high quality monitoring and evaluation is in place, with a great eye for detail and strong report writing skills. They will also support the development of our own commissioned and internal service delivery.

They will also work closely with the fundraising team, identifying opportunities to draw down specific funding for proposed projects. This is an opportunity to help us reach more people, ensure that the support we are offering is right for our community, and make sure that our supporters’ money is spent in the very best ways.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team, as we look towards a major fundraising appeal. If you are keen to use your skills to directly support people living with cancer in our region, we would love to hear from you.

The Volunteer Service Coordinator will be part of Womankind’s staff team. She will be highly organised and her key responsibility will be for coordinating Womankind’s Befriending service in South Gloucestershire and the surrounding area.  

Some of the credentials you will need:

· Ability to effectively coordinate volunteers, including recruitment, retention, support, supervision, training, and development.

· Knowledge and understanding of women’s mental health issues, including complex needs related to domestic and sexual violence and its impact on women.

· Relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: volunteer management, counselling and psychotherapy, mental health, sexual violence, domestic abuse, or health and social care.

We welcome applications from women of all backgrounds, cultures, dis/abilities and lived experiences.

· Closing date: Wednesday 16th April by midday. Late applications will not be accepted

· In person interview date: Monday 28th April

The post is only open to female applicants and is exempt under Schedule 9 Part 1 Equalities Act 2010. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

Battersea’s Human Resources department provides expert advice, guidance and support through partnership with managers, teams and people across the organisation. Our work involves everything from pay and benefits to providing learning and development solutions that support other departments achieve their strategic objectives. We do this to attract, retain and develop our people to be the best they can be, so we can be here for more dogs and cats.

We are currently seeking a Resourcing Coordinator to join the team on a 1 year fixed-term contract. The role reports into our Resourcing Manager and involves collaboration with the wider HR team to support the delivery of a comprehensive talent attraction and resourcing service to Battersea, ensuring diversity and inclusion is at the heart of Battersea’s recruitment principles. They will provide administrative support for recruitment campaigns, ensuring accurate records are maintained.

To be successful in this role, you should have experience of working efficiently, effectively and accurately in a HR or recruitment administrative role, a track record of successfully managing recruitment activities and managing and responding to recruitment queries and complaints, and good communication skills with ability to liaise with a diverse pool of applicants, employees and managers.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 22nd April 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 28th April 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

In 2024, Tower Hamlets received Trailblazer funding to develop and implement new models of community-based mental health care that integrate clinical and voluntary sector provision, in line with  The Community Mental Health Framework.

The Tower Hamlets Mental Health Alliance (THMHA) was formed two years ago to create a bold new community-based mental health support service for Tower Hamlets residents. THMHA consists of 18 Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise Sector (VCFSE) service providers that have come together in partnership. The primary criterion for membership is that the organisation either specialises in mental health support or has a significant and growing focus on mental health in its work. Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge is a member of this alliance.

Alongside THMHA members, Look Ahead, and East London Foundation Trust, we are implementing a new community-based, 24/7 mental health care system that prioritises the tailored needs of individuals facing mental health challenges. The goal is to provide support in a non-hospital setting, preventing the need for more intensive interventions in the future.

Coproduction and Community Engagement (CCE) Coordinator will play a vital role in ensuring the services at the Barnsley Street Project are designed and delivered in true partnership with the local community. This role is particularly focused on minoritised and underrepresented groups, ensuring their voices are central to service development. The ideal candidate will be passionate about inclusive service design, community engagement, and mental health equity. You will work closely with clients, carers, and community partners to create a responsive and culturally competent service that meets the needs of Tower Hamlets' diverse population.

Programme Coordinator (Healthcare Education) 

About NASP

The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. Our goals are to promote social prescribing and to bring about a social revolution in wellbeing, as set out in the NASP Strategic Plan.

To learn more about our organisation, partners, and social prescribing, please visit our website.

At NASP, we operate a flexible, hybrid working model to support both collaboration and individual needs. Most work is carried out remotely, with Microsoft Teams serving as our primary platform for meetings and planning. We also provide access to an office space at London’s Southbank Centre, which staff can use as needed.

Travel may be required for in-person meetings, site visits, events, or team away days, ensuring opportunities for connection and shared learning. Travel requirements will vary depending on the duties of each particular role.

Our working culture values flexibility, wellbeing, and collaboration. We are committed to supporting our staff to work in ways that suit their roles and personal circumstances, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the success of the organisation. 

Inclusion at NASP

At NASP, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace. It’s important to that we represent the communities that social prescribing aims to serve and therefore we welcome applicants with lived experience of social prescribing. We also particularly welcome applicants from global majority and LGBTQIA communities, and those who identify as disabled and/or neurodiverse to apply.

We guarantee to interview candidates who identify as disabled as part of our Disability Confident Scheme commitments, provided that they meet the minimum criteria for the position.

NASP seeks to be a truly 21st Century employer and organisation. Supporting our staff’s wellbeing is central to that goal, as our staff are one of our greatest assets. We are committed to ensuring fairness and accessibility throughout the recruitment process and will consider reasonable adjustments to meet individual needs. While adjustments will depend on specific circumstances, common examples include:

• Flexibility with interview times and formats, including location 

• Providing documents, such as the application form, in alternative formats (e.g., large print, braille and pre-recorded video or audio recordings)

If you require adjustments, an alternative method of application, or would like to discuss your specific needs, please contact us, and we will do our best to support you.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please complete all sections of the application form (available on the Careers page of the NASP website) and send to our recruitment team by 12:00 (midday) on Monday 28th April.

Please do not send a CV, as we only assess applications based on the information provided in your chosen application format.

Interviews will be held w/c 5th May, please indicate on your application form if you might be unavailable during this period.

Applications are welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position based on a flexible working arrangement. Should a candidate be successful after the interview stage, any reasonable requests will be reviewed and be sought to be accommodated within the needs of the role. All appointments are subject to proof of right to work in the UK, references and a 3-month probationary period.

To support us with monitoring our commitments to access and inclusion, we kindly ask you to answer our Equal Opportunities form alongside your application. Your responses will not be shared with the panel.

For more information or an informal conversation, please email any questions to our recruitment team We look forward to hearing from you about the role of Programme Coordinator (Healthcare Education). 

Role Details & Staff Benefits

Salary: £32,800 per annum 

Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension) 

Hours: Full time 

Location: Hybrid – NASP have an office space at London's Southbank Centre which can be used by staff at any time. The role will be expected to work up to 2 days per week in the office with the remainder at home. There may also be additional occasional travel required for staff days and other events. 

NASP offer a range of core benefits for staff on payroll, including: 

• 30 days paid annual leave per annum, plus Bank Holidays   

• An additional day of paid leave per year on your birthday  

• Opportunities for Volunteering & CPD days each year  

• Opportunity to request flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours  

• Contribution to annual eye test, eyeglass purchase, and flu vaccination  

Purpose of This Role: 

This is a crucial role to support NASP’s strategic objectives to promote and spread social prescribing at a local, national, and international level.

This pivotal role involves supporting a number of programmes that aim to develop social prescribing within healthcare systems. The role will work closely with our Healthcare Integration Lead to meet our workforce, clinical engagement, and education priorities across the organisation, providing programme coordination as well as supporting a variety of dynamic projects with the aim of supporting the expansion of delivery of social prescribing in a variety of different settings. The role will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, to deliver one of our key priorities.  

This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive and highly organised individual with excellent project management, administrative, and communication skills to support the development of our growing healthcare integration portfolio, whilst developing skills in supporting complex and strategic projects and a national level. The ideal candidate will be a self starter, with experience in working autonomously, and someone who has a developed understanding of the complexities of health and social care systems both at a Primary Care Network (PCN) and Integrated Care System (ICS) level. 

Person Specification: 

Experience & Knowledge: 

• Experience coordinating events, training, or education programmes (preferably in a healthcare or community setting)  

• Strong organisational and project management skills 

• Proficiency in digital tools (e.g MS office, Teams, Online learning platforms)  

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams  

• Experience of project support, working with multiple concurrent programmes  

• Ability to navigate and support complex and strategic programmes  

• Good knowledge and understanding of health systems and structures  

• High level of knowledge in social prescribing  

Skills & Attributes: 

• Affinity with NASP’s Values as defined in the NASP Strategic Plan 

• Flexible, positive approach and willingness to learn and collaborate 

• Highly proactive, responsive and able to work on own initiative to deliver 

• Highly organised, diligent, thorough and reliable 

• Ability to read, digest and interpret complex documents and support communication of these to wider audience  

• Able to produce high quality written material such as newsletter updates and reports 

Responsibilities: 

• Support the Healthcare Integration Lead to deliver workforce projects, promoting consistency in social prescribing within ICSs and PCNs 

• Project manage and coordinate our new ‘premium’ monthly webinar series for healthcare professionals; scheduling webinars, liaising with speakers and partners (e.g. clinical bodies), and working with the Communications team to promote to healthcare organisations and the NHS; as well as ensuring technical and administrative support to run smoothly on the day, and reporting impact  

• Assist in developing and delivering educational session focused on neighbourhood health and social prescribing 

• Support with management of relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including NHS England (NHSE), Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), to support healthcare integration initiatives

• Provide coordination, administration and communication support to programmes which focus on engaging the NHS and clinicians, liaising with senior NASP staff, consultants and key partners  

• Assist in establishing and maintaining strategic advisory groups within NASP to foster collaboration, peer support, and knowledge-sharing among stakeholders 

• Plan, implement, and manage projects as directed by the Healthcare Integration Lead and senior leadership, implementing robust project management and evaluation tools ensuring high standards and effective evaluation throughout  

• Support any new NASP initiatives and projects with healthcare integration element 

• Work closely with our Communications team on the dissemination of a variety of resources include guidance, reports and case studies in relation to social prescribing across the health and care system, particularly in relation to long term conditions  

• Champion NASP’s role in building an integrated and effective social prescribing system at local, regional and national levels  

• Produce regular bulletins and updates for advisory groups, clinical networks, and social prescribing champions  

• Design and deliver feedback mechanisms to ensure NASP’s engagement with the NHS and clinicians is effective and can constantly improve, including producing various actionable reports  

• Gather updates, information and collect feedback to support NASP to report to funders including Government (Department for Health & Social Care)  

• Ensure high levels of effective communication across the organisation on matters relating to NASPS’s engagement with health systems, NHS, clinicians and healthcare students; Coordinate engagement in projects and activities 

• Facilitate effective communication across NASP programmes related to healthcare integration, ensuring workforce priorities are embedded across the organisation  

• Deputise for the Healthcare Integration Lead as needed to cover annual leave 

Reporting To: Healthcare Integration Lead 

ARC Blackburn (ARC), an established local charity, has recently been commissioned by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council to deliver an asylum seeker integration programme for newly arrived asylum seekers in the borough. The purpose of the role is to work with new and existing partner organisations as well as existing staff, volunteers, and service users to deliver the programme.

This role requires an experienced individual who will encourage clients’ engagement in the community by welcoming, supporting, signposting, running social activities, connecting communities and supporting organisations, organising events and trips, and engaging with clients who require additional social engagement support. The Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for measuring the impact and outcomes of all small activities and events using surveys, questionnaires and focus groups.

The other strand to the coordinator role will be to support local asylum seeker and refugee support hubs in the delivery of both formal and informal learning of English and Digital skills.  Enabling access to these learning opportunities is vital to our clients’ resettlement and integration in the UK and local environment.

To be successful in the role, you will have relevant experience in community engagement and/or building partnerships in the charity sector. You will have proven experience in delivering activities and events that focus on community connection and co-creation, thus improving community integration and reducing social isolation.  You will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to motivate and inspire diverse groups of people. You must also have excellent IT skills, with the ability to report on quantitative and qualitative data. Experience of using a case management system is preferred.

Fluency in an additional language would be beneficial. The post will be based in Blackburn, Lancashire, but with frequent visits to other locations in Blackburn and Darwen. 

Why work for us?

• We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. We are committed to paying our staff according to the real cost of living.
• 25 days holiday (pro-rata), plus Christmas and Eid
• 3% employer Pension contributions
• Be part of an amazing team that are committed to making a real difference to the lives of asylum seekers and refugees

Please download our recruitment pack including the person and job specification before applying. Please avoid the use of AI in your application - we are not assessing your application based on grammar or spelling, and we would love to read about your specific experience.

About Us

For over 145 years, Leeds Jewish Welfare Board has provided support to the Jewish community and North Leeds community as one of North Leeds’ most established Social Care Charities. Our vision is to positively change lives and we do this by delivering an extensive range of community support and registered care services to over 1,000 people every month.

We run a vibrant and dynamic community centre offering a full weekly timetable for adults and children, as well as a wide variety of food options. Throughout the year we hold festival celebrations, fundraising and social events.

Role Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Activities Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organising, and leading a wide range of activities and events that enhance the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our service users. The Activities Coordinator will work closely with service users, staff, and volunteers to ensure that all activities are tailored to meet individual / group needs and preferences, while also fostering a sense of community and engagement.

Key responsibilities

• You will design and implement a diverse program of activities, including arts and crafts, recreational outings, social events, and physical exercises.
• You will regularly assess the interests, needs, and abilities of service users to ensure activities are person-centred and inclusive.
• You will encourage and motivate service users to participate in activities, ensuring that everyone feels valued and included

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role, particularly within a social care or community setting.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine passion for working with vulnerable individuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Programme Coordinator 

We are recruiting for a Programme Coordinator, who will support the delivery of the Maternity Neonatal Voices Partnership project.

Position: Programme Coordinator (Maternity Voices Partnership)

Location: Remote/covering Birmingham and Solihull

Hours: Full time role covering 2 MNVP areas (BSOL) or 2 part time roles of 18.5 hours each available

Contract: Fixed term contract until 30th June 2026

Salary: £26,272 per annum pro rata

Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking.

Closing Date: Sunday 27th April 2025 at 12pm

Shortlisting: Monday 28th April 2025

Interview date: Thursday 1st May 2025

The Role

The organisation is responsible for delivery of MNVPs for both Birmingham and Solihull ICB. Travelling is required to engage and meet with service user reps, leads and relevant stakeholders.  Part time applicants will be assigned specific trust to work within (again travel will be required within the specified area).  Some level of cover will also be required across the 2 areas in cases of absence, annual leave etc. 

This is a fixed term role which will involve supervision and line management of a team of volunteers, leads and delivery of the MNVP forums and associated activities as well as supporting the administration of the contract.

Main activities within the role include: 

• Recruitment of MNVP members and volunteers

• Build strong working relationships with commissioners, partners and local parents and families

• Ensure parent and families views are fed back in a clear, understandable matter to commissioners

• Production of a range of reports including data to senior managers and commissioners

• Active use of Social Media to engage with service users and partners including managing meetings via these channels

• Coproduction of communications with Local Maternity Neonatal Systems ensuring service users views are listened to and included in actions

• Attendance at a range of meetings with stakeholders and partners

• Active engagement with other MNVP Forums across the country including through the use of social media

About You

You must have the natural ability to build effective relationships, be approachable and have an outgoing personality as well as being IT literate and a good communicator at all levels.  Experience of working with midwifery services is helpful as is knowledge of MNVP priorities and aims. 

Applicants for this post must be willing to work flexible hours based around the needs of the service and travel to a range of locations across Birmingham and Solihull. This role does have elements of remote 

working. 

About the Organisation

A leading provider of services to the health and social care sector, with the aim is to reduce inequalities in learning, employment and health. As an employer, the organisation is proud to offer a range of benefits to staff including provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking.

You may also have experience in areas such as Nurse, Midwife, Midwifery, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruitment, Partnerships Manager, Partnerships Coordinator, Partnerships, Parent, Family, Community Engagement, Patient Engagement. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.