Area Lead (Eastbourne)

Area Lead (Eastbourne)

Fulfilling Lives Project

37.5 Hours a Week

£29,346.00 per year

BOP’s vision is that we work together to support positive behavioural changes and growth in women affected by substance misuse. Our aim is to create opportunity, instill hope, nurture courage and restore self-belief in what is possible and achievable for women, children and families.

Thank you for your interest in the Brighton Oasis Project and the role of Area Lead, Eastbourne.

This is your application pack. It will tell you about our activities and how you can apply for this role. After reading the pack we hope you will still be interested in applying and ask that you complete the application form and return it to us:

By email to
Send by post to Globe House, 3 Morley Street, Brighton, BN2 9RA

Closing date is 5pm on 19th February 2018

Interviews will be held on 26th February 2018.

We hope the successful candidate will be able to start as soon as possible.

Introduction to Brighton Oasis Project

Fulfilling Lives

The Big Lottery Fund is investing up to £112 million nationally over eight years to improve the lives of people with multiple and complex needs, by enabling better blended services. As well as supporting people, the funding will evidence more effective and efficient ways for designing, commissioning and delivering support services.

The project operates in Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne and Hastings and is delivered by different delivery partners in each area with Brighton Housing Trust (BHT) being the lead organisation for the South East Partnership.

Brighton Oasis Project is excited to be hosting the Eastbourne and Hastings Fulfilling Lives Teams from April 2017 for 2 years.

A document outlining the Fulfilling Lives programme is an appendix to this pack.

Working at Brighton Oasis Project:

BOP’s vision and values underpin the services provided and how they are delivered to clients, as well as to how its employees and volunteers are treated.

We are a small organisation. We have approximately 45 employees working a range of flexible hours across a range of sites within East Sussex. We aim to ensure that there are opportunities for collaborative working, learning from each other, and encourage employees to be empowered, feel able to make decisions quickly and enjoy working in a dynamic and exciting environment. We welcome the views of everyone within the team regardless of length of service and will value your views, perspectives and opinion.

Key areas of work.

Young Oasis team (made up of the crèche, therapy services for young people, and young women’s alcohol services)
Adult services team
Sex workers outreach project
Fulfilling Lives Project
East Sussex Innovation Project
Administrative and evaluation functions.
Fundraising

As a paid employee at BOP you will be expected to:

Meet the skills and requirements as outlined in the job description and person specification for this role;

Make sure that you can commit to the specific hours and days of work that the role requires;

Make sure that you are able to travel to and from the Brighton Oasis project offices based at 11 Richmond Place, Brighton and at Globe House, 3 Morley Street, Brighton (or other work venue as required).

Discuss and agree any support needed with your line manager or the Director of the project and/or the Human Resources Adviser.

Observe the relevant requirements of all Brighton Oasis Project policies including:
Data protection and confidentiality
Code of conduct
Health and safety
Equality and Diversity
Safeguarding adults at risk policy: We have a duty to ensure that all the people who benefit from our services are not harmed in any way and we expect all our staff to share in our commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all adults and children who use our services.

In return you can expect………

Challenge and experience

This role offers the chance to improve the safety and wellbeing of women involved in sex work; improve outcomes for women involved in sex work with a focus on recovery from sexual violence and abuse; and to improve outcomes for women with complex needs who are involved in the sex industry. The role has its own challenges and pressures but you will receive reward and satisfaction through knowing that your hard work and passion for the role has helped to deliver sustainable income for the ongoing work with our clients and their families.

Training and support

Brighton Oasis Project provides you with regular one to one sessions with your line manager, individual and group supervision sessions, and an annual appraisal to review progress and identify areas for development.

We like to develop talent and provide opportunities such as secondments to ensure our employees continue to grow and learn, and can remain motivated and passionate about their work.

We ensure that our staff have the necessary skills to fulfill the requirements of their role.

Benefits

In return for your time and skills at work you will receive

a fair salary, comparable with similar roles in the area.
28 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays pro rata if not full time (the organisation does open between Christmas and New Year)
Training and learning opportunities
Study leave for approved courses/training
An employer contribution of 3% into our stakeholder pension scheme via Bluesky (on condition that you remain enrolled in the pension scheme and contribute a minimum of 3% of your salary).
Free tea and coffee
Childcare vouchers – savings made by buying childcare vouchers through a salary sacrifice scheme, which means less tax and NI is paid.
Occupational health – eye tests reimbursed; other health support provided as necessary.

Career and other benefits

Brighton Oasis Project aims to be an employer of choice. We are a professional, well-respected organisation and showing that you have been employed here is great experience to put on your CV. We hold the Investors in People external accreditation.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

At Brighton Oasis Project we are committed to providing the best possible recruitment service including working to remove barriers to equal opportunity at each stage of the recruitment process. Our commitment to you is that:

We will treat you in a polite, helpful and friendly manner at all times.
Informationthatyouprovidewillbe treatedasconfidentialandwill beseenonly bythoseinvolvedin therecruitmentprocess.

Wewill remove allpersonal informationfrom your application to ensure thatthe short listingpanel arenotaware ofwhoseapplicationtheyareassessing.

Wewill ask youtocompleteanequal opportunities questionnaire–this informationisonlyusedformonitoringpurposes.

Wewill endeavour tomakeanyreasonableadjustmentsto theselectionprocess (applicationform,interviewor training) to enableindividuals toparticipate equally

Ifyou are selectedtoprogressto thenextstageyouwillbe advised as soon as possible.

Wewill aimtogiveyou atleastoneweek’s notice prior tointerview, or we will make it clear in the job advertisement when the interviews will be held.

Wewill notcontact your refereesunlessyougiveyour permission. Wewill however needtoobtain2 satisfactoryreferences as a condition of any employment offer.

A decisionwill bemade as soonaspossible after interviews andyouwill be informed,normally within1week.

Unsuccessful interviewees will beofferedfeedback.

Selection

Step 1: Thefirststepis tofill inanapplicationformbeforetheclosingdate.Once you’vesubmittedyour applicationform,wewillassess whetheror notyou have demonstratedthatyoumeetthecriteriadetailedon thepersonspecification for the role.

Step 2: Please complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring form and return this with your application form. (This information does not form any part of the shortlisting process).

Step2:Ifyouareshortlistedattheapplicationstage,thesecondstepwillbethat youareinvitedtoattendaninterviewwherewewillassesswhetheryou’resuitable for the role. Youwillbesentaninterviewinvitation viaemail or letter. Attheinterviewyou will need todemonstratethatyoucanmeet thecriteriainthepersonspecification.

ROLE PROFILE
ROLE TITLE: Area Lead / REPORTS TO Operational Manager, Fulfilling Lives AND Director, BOP
TEAM: Fulfilling Lives Eastbourne (2 Specialist workers; Service improvement officer; Support Worker) / SALARY: £ 29,346.00 per year
RESPONSIBLE FOR: The provision of Assertive Outreach to project beneficiaries with complex needs. / HOURS: 37.5 hours Monday –Friday 9-5 with flexibility to best meet the needs of project beneficiaries.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
To be part of the leadership team within the Sussex-wide Fulfilling Lives Programme, with specific responsibility for the Eastbourne project; managing staff, contributing to the learning for this national programme, role-modelling being an agent of change and leading innovation in the Eastbourne area.
To lead the team in the provision of support to complex needs beneficiaries, using professional insight and academic practice to identify and overcome barriers to services and engagement.To work in collaboration with other organisations to deliver effective systems change, fulfilling the purpose of this programme to bring about lasting change in how services work with people with multiple and complex needs.
Key activities

To implement the Fulfilling Lives Project Plans to develop innovative practice in Eastbourne
To manage the staff team and support them to carry out their duties as set in their job roles
To coordinate and ensure the smooth running of the project, including ensuring incidents are handled appropriately and safely; prioritising work in the team each day, planning staffing levels, agreeing appointments etc.
To support the staff team to achieve the project outcomes
To develop a clear understanding of the systems and services in Eastbourne , including commissioning processes and cycles, to provide a firm basis for service and systems’ reviews
To develop a programme of events and forums for sharing the learning of the project with local commissioners and other stakeholders
To agree with local commissioners which policies and agendas the project could feed into and the mechanisms for this
To work with the team’s Systems and Services Review Officer and service user consultants to implement and complete the project’s systems and services review processes
To produce Review Action Plans (RAPs) for each system and service review undertaken detailing recommendations and proposals for implementation
To explore potential solutions, new models and ways of working to meet the needs of with the most complex needs
To monitor and report on the outcomes of the Eastbourne Fulfilling Lives staff team to the local steering group, the project’s core group and the Big Lottery Fund
To support the senior manager to facilitate and manage the Eastbourne steering group
To monitor and report on the agreed financial and performance targets
To ensure that work with other agencies is coordinated and appropriate
To ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to
To attend relevant external forums and meetings
To be responsible, with the senior manager, for staff induction, training and supervision
To develop a close network of communication, cooperation, joint projects, and skills exchange with other agencies in the community
To ensure that BHT’s equal opportunities and BOP’s equal opportunities policies are adhered to
To report on the project’s work in order to contribute to local and national strategies and policies
To assist the senior manager to share the learning of the project across a wide range of mediums and partners
To support the senior manager with the organisation of Best Practice events and the project’s annual conference
To ensure INFORM is fully implemented and utilised correctly across the team
To maintain and develop appropriate case recording systems
To support the timely reporting of monitoring and evaluation of the project

General accountabilities / To work to BOP’s principles:-

Demonstrate commitment to the vision and values of Oasis and understand how own behaviour and actions contribute to maintaining a culture of shared ownership and responsibility that supports Oasis in achieving its overall vision

Other / To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager
PERSON SPECIFICATION / Essential or Desirable
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
Commitment to social justice and development of innovative practice / Essential
Excellent understanding of service improvement initiatives and some of the methodology required to deliver this / Essential
Ability to use leadership and Negotiation to work with partner agencies to develop change / Essential
Ability to critically appraise health and social care literature and distil and share key learning / Essential
Confident at leading, motivating and managing a team / Essential
Proven track record of working with vulnerable people / Essential
Knowledge of the issues facing individuals with multiple and complex needs / Essential
An understanding of working in a trauma informed way / Desirable
Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs / Essential
Experience of providing community based support practices and of working in partnership with other partner agencies / Essential
Skilled in carrying out administrative duties including project evaluation and report writing / Essential
Proven track record in managing incidents of aggression and challenging behaviour / Essential
Experience of service user involvement and co production / Essential
ABILITIES AND ATTITUDES
Committed to safeguarding with regard to adults and children / Essential
Committed to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity / Essential
Able to maintain professional boundaries / Essential
To be aware of best practice around confidentiality procedures and a clear understanding of data protection guidelines / Essential
Proven verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor the message to the audience / Essential
Ability to work effectively as part of a team / Essential
Adaptable and able to work in a challenging and changeable environment, both on own and in a team / Essential
Ability to deliver against agreed objectives and targets and understand the importance of working efficiently / Essential
To understand the importance of taking responsibility for own behaviour and actions / Essential

The post is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS - formally CRB) check at an enhanced level.

This job description accurately reflects the present position; it may be reviewed and amended but only after a proper period of consultation.

Completing your application

You will need to download an application form. You can download this from the same page where you accessed this recruitment information pack. You can find information about all BOP’s vacancies here:

You may submit either a typed or hand-written application and send this via email or in the post. If you decide to hand-write your application please ensures that it is legible. Please ensure that your personal information is completed including a contact telephone number if possible.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

In your application you will need to demonstrate that you have the skills to meet the requirements of the role. Please read the job description and person specification carefully and address your supporting statement to the stated criteria.

It is important that you complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form as this helps us to monitor our recruitment process and ensure that we are attracting a diverse range of people to want to work and volunteer at BOP.

Submitting your application

By email: Please email your completed application form and equal opportunity monitoring form to

By post: Please send your completed application form and equal opportunity form to: Globe House, 3 Morley Street, Brighton, BN2 9RA

Methods of assessment

A range of methods, (although the same for each person) will be used to assess each application that is received for the role. These will include:

-Application form and supporting statement

-Checking qualifications against certificates / registrations with professional bodies

-Interview

-Possible test (such as typing test, report writing, data entry, presentation). You will be informed in advance if a test will be used during an interview process.

-References

Recruitment checks:

References

We require 2 references. They will not be contacted without your permission

but we will need to obtain 2 satisfactory references before you can take up

any employment offered to you. If you can provide an email address for your referees this is helpful.

Eligibility to work in the UK

We require you to provide appropriate ID documentation that proofs your

eligibility to work in the UK.

Occupational health check

You will be asked to complete an online medical questionnaire, via our

occupational health providers. Our occupational health experts will confirm to

Brighton Oasis Project whether you are fit (or not fit) to undertake the role, or

if adjustments may be required, based on the information that you have

disclosed.

Ex-offenders / Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks

All applicants are required to disclose details of any unspent convictions in

accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any disclosure of an

unspent conviction will NOT automatically disqualify your application unless the

nature of the offence renders you unsuitable for the role. All such disclosures

will be considered on an individual basis. There is space on the application

form for this information.

If your employment at BOP will include working with children and vulnerable

adults you may be required to undertake a DBS check (with the costs for this

being met by BOP).

We wish you success with your application.

Appendix – Information about Fulfilling Lives

Fulfilling Lives: Supporting People with Multiple and Complex Needs Programme Summary

This Big Lottery Fund investment supports people with complex needs in 12 areas of England.

As well as supporting people, the aim of the funding is to evidence more effective and efficient ways for designing, commissioning and delivering support services for this group in the future.

The purpose of this initiative is to bring about lasting change in how services work with people with multiple and complex needs; this funding is a vehicle to help bring about that change. The legacy of the 8 year programme will be that systems and services in all 3 geographical areas (Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne and Hastings) will better meet the needs of this group.