Work Placement Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Work Placement Coordinator to play a vital role in providing support at our Accommodation for Work Project.

Position: Work Placement Coordinator
Location: Brighton
Salary: £20,699 (£25,529 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Thursday 17 October 2024
Interview Date: Friday 25 October 2024

As a Work Placement Coordinator you will be working for a people-led organisation whose mission and values is to inspire change across Sussex.

About the Project

BHT Sussex’s Accommodation for Work project aims to help people who have experienced homelessness into employment and independent accommodation. This innovative and exciting project is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Working with people who feel they are ready to make a positive change and move their lives forward, the project offers temporary shared accommodation and support with work and learning.

About the Role

The Work Placement Coordinator will be responsible for the development, day-to-day running, and coordination of the Get Ready for Work Placement Programme, including providing support for clients and placement providers. As part of the Accommodation for Work Project the role will also have the opportunity to be involved in other aspects of the project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• With the Operational Manager, to be responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of the Work Placement Programme.
• To research and identify new placement providers from a range of sectors including public sector, private sector and third sector.
• To promote the Work Placement Programme to Accommodation for Work Project residents and to people living in supported accommodation in the city.
• To promote excellence in all aspects of the Work Placement Programme design and delivery, enabling and empowering clients to strive for, and believe that, work is a realistic and attainable goal.

Person Specification:

To be successful in the role of Work Placement Coordinator you will need to have great communication skills and be committed to the values of BHT Sussex. Some of the key skills and experience you will need to bring with you include:

• Experience of working with people who have multiple and complex needs such as rough sleeping, addiction issues, physical or mental health difficulties, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, trauma, or offending.
• Experience of effective joint working with private, statutory, and voluntary organisations.
• An understanding of how to overcome barriers that participants may face in accessing employment.
• Ability to plan work, work independently, and prioritise competing demands.

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. As an employer we are committed to promoting and supporting our people’s social, physical and psychological health at work. 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.