Adoption Administrator (15 hours) – Grade F: £15,680 - £19,069 per annum pro rata
Project: Coram Adoption East Midlands
Description: The main purpose of the role is to provide administrative and secretarial support for the Coram Adoption Service as part of the administrative team. The successful candidate will provide full secretarial and administrative support for specified social workers and you will undertake copy and audio typing using Microsoft Word. You will ensure that files are kept up-to-date, including record keeping and monitoring. You will work as part of the administration team, which includes assisting when workloads are high and working to tight deadlines and respond appropriately to enquiries, take messages and ensure that they are acted on/passed on. An enhanced CRB Disclosure will be necessary. Coram offers 25 days holiday, 10% employer contribution to an award winning pension scheme, a range of family friendly policies and a supportive working environment. Please send your completed application form to jobs@coram.org.uk. Closing date: Friday 19 March 2010.
Parent Mentor Coordinator – Grade H £27,000 -£29,886 per annum pro rata- 21 hours per week
Project: Family Drug and Alcohol Court Project
Description: The main purpose of role is to recruit volunteer parents to support the work of the FDAC team and to supervise and coach them in their development of the understanding and skills necessary to work with substance misusing families. The successful candidate will coordinate volunteers in their role as support to families throughout The Family Drug and Alcohol Court process. You will Monitor volunteers movements and ensure they are safe when lone working outside of FDAC service and you will work with volunteers and integrate the service delivery of volunteer parent mentors as part of the intervention to substance misusing families. An enhanced CRB Disclosure will be necessary. Coram offers 25 days holiday, 10% employer contribution to an award winning pension scheme, a range of family friendly policies and a supportive working environment. Please send your completed application form to jobs@coram.org.uk. Closing date: Monday 15 March 2010.
Adoption Manager – Circa £40,000 per annum
Project: Adoption and Permanent Families- East Midlands
Description: We are seeking a self motivated and enthusiastic individual to take responsibility for all aspects of the day-to-day management of the East Midlands Adoption Team. Working closely with the Head of Adoption and Permanent Families Service, you will share in the development of the strategy and the growth and profile of the service. Yours will be a key role in developing and maintaining Coram’s position as a leading voluntary adoption agency, ensuring the safe, efficient and economic operation of the project. You will lead a team of social work professionals, including recruiting and supporting the adoption panel. As a GSCC registered Social Worker, you will have a proven background in permanence planning and adoption, and experience as a manager. You will be an excellent all round communicator with a willingness to work flexibly. An enhanced CRB Disclosure will be necessary. Coram offers 25 days holiday, 10% employer contribution to an award winning pension scheme, a range of family friendly policies and a supportive working environment. Please send your completed application form to jobs@coram.org.uk Closing date: 9am 22 March 2010. Interview date: 29 March 2010.
Parent Support Advisor – Locality Coordinators – £29,000 per annum- Fixed Term
Project: Coram Parenting Services- Based in Camden
Description: Taking supervisory responsibility for our School-based Advisors, you will oversee and participate in the delivery of advice and support across one locality. You will ensure that parents are able to fully utilise the preventative support on offer through extended schools. Having already gained an impressive track record of working with families in deprived areas and of successfully delivering projects, you will demonstrate a good understanding of the Extended Services Agenda, and have the background and skills necessary to effectively co-ordinate service delivery. Partnership and team working are key to this role, so great communication skills, along with tact and diplomacy are vital. Coram offers 25 days holiday, 10% employer contribution to an award winning pension scheme, a range of family friendly policies and a supportive working environment. Please send your completed application form to jobs@coram.org.uk. Closing date Monday 15 March 2010.
Family Support Worker – Grade H: £20,732-£26,972 per annum-Fixed Term Contract to end of March 2011
Project: Thurrock ‘Thinking Families’
Description: The main purpose of the role is to provide parenting-skills focused family support to individual families and carers referred to the project by a multi agency panel in home based and community settings. You will facilitate accredited Parenting Programmes for parents and Behavioural Support programmes for children and young people and advise and refer or signpost on families to other services as part of a support plan. You will work to enable empowerment and self development in families. In return for your dedication and enthusiasm Coram is able to offer an excellent working environment. We provide an award winning pension scheme with 10% employer contribution, a generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per holiday year, season ticket loan, and a free employee assistance program for you and your family. Closing date: Friday 12 March 2010. Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. To apply, please send your completed application form to jobs@coram.org.uk
Project Administrator- Part time – Grade G: £17,750 - £22, 892 per annum inc. Outer London Weighting
Project: Thurrock Family Support Service
Description: To undertake all administrative duties required by the team. This will include collating and inputting statistical information into a database to facilitate reporting to external and internal bodies; preparing invoices and reports; responding to phone calls from referrers and parents and providing administrative support to the Project Manager. The post also includes oversight of IT functions in the offices and the provision of receptionist duties for the service when required. In return for your dedication and enthusiasm Coram is able to offer an excellent working environment. We provide an award winning pension scheme with 10% employer contribution, a generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per holiday year, season ticket loan, and a free employee assistance program for you and your family. Please send your completed application form to jobs@coram.org.uk. Closing date: Monday 15 March, 2010.Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Registered Charity No. 312278.
Outreach Workers - full-time or part-time posts- Various roles across Ealing, Southall, Acton & Northolt x8 – up to £27k (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Project: Coram Ealing Children’s Centre Outreach Service
Description: Supporting the Outreach Service Manager for your area, you will work with the children and families of the local community, providing a programme of targeted outreach support and early intervention. You will be qualified to NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, in early years, health or social care or be able to demonstrate equivalent working knowledge in these areas. You will have significant experience of providing targeted early intervention and be practiced in multi-agency and partnership working. You will also have good verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of preparing reports and risk assessments. Coram offers 25 days holiday, 10% employer contribution to an award winning pension scheme, a range of family friendly policies and a supportive working environment. An enhanced CRB disclosure will be required. Closing date for applications: Monday 8 March, 2010. To apply, please send your completed application form to jobs@coram.org.uk
Service Manager- Based in Acton – £34k - £38k (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Project: Coram Ealing Children’s Centre Outreach Service
Description: Supporting the Head of the Service and working as an integral part of the Ealing Children's Centre core offer, you will manage the delivery of Outreach services. By working in partnership with all local stakeholders, you will promote excellent practice in the health, development, learning, care and well-being of children and the support of their families, whilst being mindful of the needs of the local community. You will be responsible for co-ordinating a range of services, including home visits, group activities and parenting programmes, as well as managing and supporting the outreach team in developing their practice. An accomplished manager with excellent interpersonal skills, you will have sound experience of delivering outreach services and working within an integrated service context. You will demonstrate experience and understanding of safeguarding and child health, as well as learning and development practices. A confident team leader, your first class organisational skills and proven track record of working in partnership will assist you to succeed. Coram offers 25 days holiday, 10% employer contribution to an award winning pension scheme, a range of family friendly policies and a supportive working environment. An enhanced CRB disclosure will be required. Closing date for applications: Monday 15 March 2010. To apply, please send your completed application form to jobs@coram.org.uk
