Job Description

Job Title:Connecting Our Communities Project Co-ordinator

Responsible to:Deputy Director

Base:Neath Port Talbot CVS Office, Neath

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Aims and Main Tasks

  1. To co-ordinate the Connecting Our Communities Project acrossNeath Port Talbot and Bridgend.
  • To develop links with local communities and organisations.
  • Identify and engage with key partners to agree referral processes and protocols
  1. To ensure that that the project reaches across Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend including the more isolated valley communities.
  • Identify potential beneficiaries to take part in the project.
  • Identify barriers to participation andsupport the participation and access of all voluntary sector organisations.
  1. To ensure project targets are met.
  • Develop and review project targets and produce reports
  • Identify any risks to project success.
  1. To develop monitoring and evaluation processes whichdeliver the aims of the Project.
  • Ensure that the monitoring and evaluation of the Connecting Our Communities Project in partnership with the management team.
  • Monitor the Project and complete the necessary reports required by the funder.
  • Gather and collate feedback on the project through local networks such as the voluntary sector forum structures, the Mental Health Service User Alliance, and the Joint Planning process for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
  1. Provide effective line management support
  • Have day-to-day line management responsibility for designated staff
  • Provide effective support and supervision, agree workplans and individual targets, and ensure effective overall project staff management.
  • Ensure all work produced by designated staff is of the required standard
  • Ensure effective communication and liaison with Neath Port Talbot CVS and BAVO staff
  1. Contribute to an effective communication system both internally and externally
  • Take responsibility for ensuring appropriate information is provided for dissemination throughout the region and the sector including regular contributions to the website and newsletter.
  • Provide relevant contributions to internal meetings
  • Actively participate in staff support and supervision sessions
  1. Promote the services of Neath Port Talbot CVS and BAVO
  • Maintain a working knowledge of the full range of Neath Port Talbot CVS and BAVO services.
  • Provide access to the range of services offered by Neath Port Talbot CVS and BAVO
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Maintain professional standards at all times
  1. Promote and ensure safe working practices as set out in Health and Safety legislation eg. Health and Safety At Work Act 1974 and Management of Health and Safety regulations 1999
  • Promote and monitor safe working practices in line with Health and Safety legislation where they may affect the individuals own health and safety or that of others. Reporting issues and gaps where they may arise
  • Participate in health and safety activities
  1. Undertake professional development as appropriate

The post holder will be required to be flexible with the range of duties undertaken to ensure the operational needs of the organisation can be met. Any such flexibility will be consistent with the overall duties of the post holder.

Neath Port Talbot CVS and BAVO are community development organisations and all staff are required to carry out their duties to support and promote this ethos, including adopting a positive attitude and approach to their post as well as a team working approach.

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