Local Area Coordinator

Job Description

Local Area Coordinator (x 6 positions) Location: East Riding of Yorkshire covering each of the following areas: Bridlington, The Wolds, Beverley, Goole, Haltemprice and Holderness. Contract type: Fixed term (17 months - January 2022 to May 2023) Hoursper week: 35hrs Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm each daySalary: £25,000 per annum (plus a £300 flexi home working allowance)Weve got an opportunity...An exciting opportunity has arisen for six outreach caseworkers to join the British Red Cross team in East Riding.You will be working on the innovative Local Area Coordination (LAC) programme, with individuals who currently, or may need to, access emergency or formal care. System pressures require a different way of working, with a focus on prevention and community development,so that sustainable outcomes can be achieved.Working across projects in six defined areas, you will deliver person centred, strength-based interventions that improve self-management, build independence and resilience, whilst preventing a need for formal care.To do this you will need to know some of these areas very well - Bridlington, The Wolds, Beverley, Goole, Haltemprice and Holderness (please specify areas in your supporting statement).You will be working intensively with a rolling caseload, helping peopleto identify and address unmet social needs that may be exacerbating physical and/or mental health. The people we support may have complex clinical presentations, (including mental health, substance misuse, multiple long-term conditions, trauma) and they maybe isolated and suspicious of formality and offers of support. So, we are looking for someone whose ability to connect is exceptionally strong. You must be authentic, relatable and compassionate, and able to think on your feet.You will also need to build strongrelationships with many partners, including adult social care teams, primary care, social prescribers, housing and the local voluntary sector. Together you will advocate for equity of access and improve integrated working.Lastly, as most of your time willbe spent out in the community; meeting people in their homes, in cafes or walking in the park, so you will also need to be confident of lone working procedures and able to keep meticulous support records whilst on the hop. You will also need to be physicallyable to maintain face to face activity (within public heath guidelines) during the CV-19 pandemic.Previous experience of asset-based community development (ABCD) would be highly advantageous to your application.Say hello to the team...Our Health and LocalCrisis Response services help to prevent people from reaching crisis point; reducing attendance and admissions to hospitals, empowering people to better self-manage and connect with their surroundings.We are committed to delivering a person-centred servicethat empowers people to achieve what matters to them. This could include an enhanced quality of life, increased confidence and independence, and an improved sense of choice and control. About you...We are seeking a resilient and motivated individual whois able to demonstrate compassion, strong negotiation skills, patience and a real appetite for helping some of the most vulnerable people in our society.Due to the specific requirements of this role, there is a need to visit various locations, some of whichare remote with no access to public transport, therefore you must have access to a vehicle which you are willing and able to use in conjunction with your duties, or be eligible for transportation via the Access to Work Scheme.The closing date for applicationis 23.59 on Monday the 15th of November 2021 with interviews to follow.We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leaveUp to 6% contributory pensionFlexible working policyAlittle bit more about us...The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - were there when you need us. Our organisationwas born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started. At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of peopleaffected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race,religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spreadthe power of kindness. In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation wheremisconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively. If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisations Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on ourwebsite.As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults. If driving is an essentialrequirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy.The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738). 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