Co-ordinator, Neonatal Peer support

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Koala North West are recruiting a part-time Neonatal Peer Support Coordinator

Would you like to work for an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of local families and children? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Coordinator to join our friendly team.

This is a great opportunity to learn and develop, with progression opportunities for the right person. You will receive on-the job training and further development would be available upon completion of the probationary period.

Koala North West exists to provide children and their families with tailored practical and emotional support that improves wellbeing, reduces isolation and supports both children and care-givers to thrive.

Coordinator, Neonatal Peer Support

The role is part time - starting at 30 hours per week. (job share will be considered)

Salary £23,100 (pro rata) / Actual salary £18,730.

Purposes of the job

· To develop a neonatal peer support service within the neonatal units across Cheshire & Merseyside.

· To meet the outcomes and outputs agreed with funders

Main duties

● Providing support and supervision to existing neonatal peer support volunteers across Cheshire & Merseyside

● Recruitment of new peer supporters to volunteer on the neonatal units across Cheshire & Merseyside

● Training of peer supporters across the region

● Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity

● Provide statistical information on the number of families, nature of cases and outcomes achieved

● Support and supervision of all peer support volunteers

● Ensure a comprehensive understanding of the relevant safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice.

● Networking appropriately within the community

● Direct support for parents when peer support volunteers are not available

● Attend and participate in the North West Neonatal Operational Delivery Network

● Organising and attend activities for volunteers at Christmas and National Volunteers Week.

This list is not exhaustive please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: Noon 18th April 2023 (Please note we do not accept CV’s)

Interview date:- Tuesday 2nd May 2023

Start date:- as soon as possible

If you have not heard from us by 20th April 2023 your application has not been successful.

Application packs can be emailed to you by contacting us at admin @koalanw.co.uk.

Part of the criteria for short listing will be that applications demonstrate the skills needed to use emails, download materials and use word processing to complete the form. Therefore, no hard copies of application packs will be available and no hand written forms will be shortlisted.

Koala North West is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.

Registered Charity No. 1139517 Company Limited by Guarantee 7314767

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary: £23,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 18/04/2023