Project Support Officer - Remote

Project Support Officer (Fixed Term 18 Months)

Location: Remote

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Project Support Officer in our Policy and Social Change Team

Due to the expansion of Brainkind’s Award-Winning Brain Injury Linkworker Service, we are delighted to advertise for a Project Support Officer to join our team. The Brain Injury Linkworker Service is expanding to seven additional HMPPS and NHS Health & Justice sites located in Northwest England.

This is a remote working position with travel to services as required. The post holder will have experience of project management and supervisory work. They will work both independently and within a team to support the Programme Manager and clinical team with the delivery of the Brain Injury Linkworker Service.

The role includes supporting and providing line management for the Brain Injury Linkworkers to enable them to deliver a high-quality service. The ideal candidate will be experienced in implementing projects with a range of stakeholders, focusing on delivering exceptional outcomes for people in contact with health, social care, or the criminal justice system.

This position sits within the Brainkind Policy and Social Change Team.

MAIN PURPOSE:

To support the Programme Manager and clinical team with the delivery of the Brain Injury Linkworker Service.

The Project Support Officer role will support the delivery of a best practice Brain Injury Service model in custodial and community settings. The role will report to the Programme Manager and work closely with the Principal Psychologist, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, Head of Policy and Social Change, other project staff, and external partners.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing line management support for Brain Injury Linkworkers who are delivering services in both prison and probation settings.
• Assist the Programme Manager in planning, monitoring, and reporting on project progress, risks, and issues.
• Support the Programme Manager in all compliance elements for the projects.
• Coordinate and organise project meetings, planning and organising training, preparing and distributing project documents, reports, minutes, and correspondence.
• Consulting with internal and external stakeholders, including people in contact with the criminal justice system, regulators, external funders, and the commissioning teams.

The Project Support Officer is responsible for developing and following robust governance arrangements, producing plans and other documentation, whilst providing line management and guidance for the team. The role ensures communication is maintained between all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, organisational procedures are adhered to, objectives are identified and met, and benefits realised from the delivery of the project, within the defined quality, time, and cost constraints.

ABOUT YOU:

• Understanding of the impact psychological problems or other complex disabilities (e.g. acquired brain injury) can have on the individual, families, and community.
• Significant project management experience in a social care or healthcare environment.
• Experience and understanding of the development and delivery of high-quality specialist services in either rehabilitation/residential, drug/alcohol, mental health, homeless, forensic, or nursing services.
• Proven experience managing people, providing appropriate leadership, support, and development.
• Experience of writing reports for high-level professionals and stakeholders.
• Experience of developing, presenting, and implementing service-related business plans incorporating PR and marketing.
• Willingness to work within community settings.
• Willingness to travel to external sites.

REWARDS:

You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.

• A competitive rate of £31,000 – £32,500 per annum DOE
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Group life assurance
• Company Pension
• Long service and staff awards
• Free parking (if applicable)
• Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector, and armed forces with discounts online and in-store.

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.

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**Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.**

*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks.*

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

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