Service Co-ordinator

Can-Do; North Berwick; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 34,600–35,300 GBP p.a.

Flexible working arrangements

Meaningful and rewarding work

Job summary

Can Do is an East Lothian based charity seeking a proactive Service Co-ordinator to support disabled children, young people and their families. You will be the main contact for information and access to guidance and support programmes, working with families, staff, volunteers and partner organisations to promote inclusion and positive outcomes.

The role is 28 hours per week with additional evening/weekend hours during busy periods, requires a driving licence and access to your own vehicle, and

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme check
• Register with SSSC
• Provide references (including from current employer)
• Can Do is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver services that support disabled children, young people and families.
• Be the key point of contact, ensuring families receive information, guidance and access to support programmes.
• Work collaboratively with families, staff, volunteers, statutory services and partner organisations to promote inclusion and positive outcomes.

Job description

Can Do:

We are an East Lothian based charity (SC049855) working to reduce social isolation experienced by children and young people with disabilities. Since 1982, we have been delivering school holiday playschemes and term-time youth clubs offering regular social opportunities, for young people with a wide range of disabilities, including those with severe and complex needs focusing on promoting fun, friendship and adventure. In addition, we offer a robust volunteering programme creating up to 50 opportunities each year. The voice of our members is central to our work, with our Board of parent/carer representatives meeting regularly throughout the year.

Working Pattern:

This post is contracted at 28 hours per week, worked Monday to Thursday. In addition, you will work an extra 7 hours every fortnight to support evening Youth Club sessions (3.5 hours on a Tuesday and 3.5 hours on a Thursday) during East Lothian school term times. During school holiday periods (approximately 9 weeks per year, including Easter, Summer and October holidays), your hours will increase to 35 hours per week over 4 days to support the delivery of additional direct services and activities for children and young people. This is a varied role which includes travel throughout East Lothian. A driving license and access to your own vehicle is required. The role is offered on a flexible working arrangement to support a healthy work-life balance. There is expectation that the hours will be split between the charity office (North Berwick), home/school visits, meetings, training, induction and working from home. There may be the requirement to work evenings or weekend on occasions. When services are in operation (evening Youth Clubs and school holiday Playschemes) your working hours will be fully centre based. You will be based at either: Sandersons Wynd Primary School, Tranent; Meadowpark School, Victoria Road, Haddington; North Berwick Community Centre, 8 Law Road North Berwick, EH29 4PN. This will be discussed further during recruitment.

What We Offer:

• Salary of £34,600 to £35,300 per annum.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Meaningful and rewarding work supporting disabled children and young people.
• Opportunity to shape and develop services.
• Real Living Wage Employer.
• Supportive and values-led team environment.

Additional Information:

• The successful candidate will be required to: Undertake a PVG Scheme check.
• Register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Provide references, including from their current employer.
• Can Do is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from allsections of the community.

The Role & Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Service Co-ordinator who is responsible for coordinating and delivering services that support disabled children, young people, and their families. The post holder will act as a key point of contact, ensuring families receive appropriate information, guidance, and access to support programmes. They will work collaboratively with families, staff, volunteers, statutory services, and partner organisations to promote inclusion, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for children and young people.