Post Outline
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic manager to support the development and delivery of workshops to families, education, health, and social care staff.
This will involve supporting the collation of information and the design and delivery of on-line training and face to face workshops at our purpose built premises in the grounds of Keele University. You will be working to increase the skills and knowledge of others to enhance the lives of children and young people with disabilities.
About Caudwell Children
Caudwell Children aims to change people’s lives, change the way society perceives and treats disabled and autistic people and change the way that charities operate, through the provision of child-centred practical and emotional services, passionate campaigning and demonstrating best practice. We believe in a world where disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve #jointhechange and help us in our mission!
Our facilities provide a state-of-the-art base within the grounds of Keele University, Staffordshire, with the option of informal homeworking arrangements (up to 2 days a week from home) after passing probation.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Identify and attract suitable families to the CICC workshops through local and national engagement opportunities.
- Identify and attract suitable schools to the school programme of workshops.
- Research, collate and compile content from local, national and international sources.
- Work with the Clinical Team and Research and Engagement Team and relevant managers to assist in identifying training needs for families, children and young people living with disabilities and people working in health, social care and education settings.
- Based on this research and by identifying training needs, you will work to develop relevant workshops and training sessions.
- Deliver, and support others to deliver, face to face and virtual workshops and training for children and families, children and young people living with disabilities and people working in health, social care and education settings.
- Obtain outcomes from the workshops and coordinating with the Clinical Team, providing analysis and recommendations.
- Provide regular, accurate reporting of training activity, for example attendees, content and time.
- In collaboration with Service Delivery Teams work to review, write and develop content appropriate for identified audiences as required.
- Support others, including volunteers and apprentices, to research, develop and deliver content as appropriate.
- To work effectively and co-operatively as a member of a team, maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and professionals from other departments within the Charity and with external agencies.
- In collaboration with the Governance Lead and Registered Manager contribute to reviewing, revising and formulating policies and procedures and promote their implementation across the Charity as relevant.
Other
- Communicate with children, families and all stakeholders in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture in full compliance with the Equality & Diversity Policy.
- Uphold the principles and practice of customer care and continuous improvement.
- Maintain confidentiality and Data Protection and at all times work in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations 2018.
- Have an awareness of relevant health and safety regulations and legislation, being responsible for your own health and safety and that of anyone else whom your acts and omissions may affect.
- Report any concerns of potential abuse of a service user in line with the Safeguarding Policy and procedures.
- Ensure maintenance and security of physical, financial and information resources.
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
- Keep comprehensive and accurate records in relation to your role and in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Attend training as appropriate to the role, applying knowledge gained to the workplace.
- To work effectively and collaboratively as a member of the team, building and maintaining good working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and non-statutory bodies.
- Adhere to all Caudwell Children policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate commitment to Caudwell Children’s mission, vision and values.
- On occasion and when necessary work flexible hours to meet the needs of the business.
- Willingness to travel on occasion in order to fulfil the needs of the post.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Teaching qualification or coaching/training qualification/experience.
- Good literacy, communication and IT skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of children, young people and families with SEND including autism.
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Ability to plan and prioritise workloads.
- A positive ‘can-do’ attitude with a flexible approach to work.
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the role after reasonable adjustments have been made for illness or disability.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of designing and delivering face to face and remote learning programmes in a range of settings.
- Knowledge of statutory and voluntary agencies.
- Experience of working in the Third Sector.
- Experience of working in CQC and ISO regulated organisations.
- Experience of working with volunteers.
This Job Description is not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to carry out any other task as deemed appropriate for the level and responsibilities of the post.
Disclosure & barring service checks
The Charity is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore adopts a safer recruitment approach through a robust recruitment and selection process. All posts within the Charity are subject to DBS checks, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This role is eligible for an Enhanced with barred lists disclosure check.
Equal Opportunities
Caudwell Children is a Disability Confident employer committed to offering an interview to all applicants who meet the minimum criteria and declare they have a disability as defined in the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and will not discriminate for any reason against any person because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background and other underrepresented groups.
Location:
Caudwell International Children’s Centre (CICC). Option of informal homeworking arrangements (up to 2 days a week from home) after passing probation.
Salary
Up to £32,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Job Description
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