Lived Experience Co-ordinator (Housing Support Grant (HSG) Evaluation)
| Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,344 (NJC Scale 14) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2024 |
| Location: | Liverpool |
| Company: | The Big Life Group |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 631 |
Summary
Job Advert
Lived Experience Co-ordinator
Housing Support Grant (HSG) evaluation
About us
Big Life is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and
inspire change. The Big Life group works to develop partnerships with communities, decision-makers, and services to widen
opportunities, grow local assets and build resilience.
Our services work with people on all areas of their life and help them with the things that matter most to them, working with them
to remove all the obstacles to changing their life for the better. We help people see the skills and support they already have so
they can build on it. This is known as working in the Big Life Way [https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/our-story/the-big-life-way/].
What you’ll be doing
As a Housing Support Grant evaluation co-ordinator within our Liverpool Big Life service, you will focus on working with the
Liverpool team to provide a first-class service to individuals that are accessing Housing Support Grant (HSG) services (The prehab
service, the aftercare and move on service, the community support service and the lived experience workforce development service).
You will recruit Experts by Experience e to work within a support team providing the opportunities for service users from the HSG
projects to tell their stories and to research the effectiveness of these services.
You will work within Liverpool Support Hub to give vulnerable adults a safe environment to get support and engage with
activities.
What we need from you
* Experience of working with individuals (1-2-1) in different settings to help them achieve their goals.
* Experience of working with a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships.
* Experience in one or more of the following fields: homelessness, addiction, mental health, physical health, employment, social
inclusion.
* Ability to manage a varied and complex workload effectively.
* Ability to deal with and de-escalate difficult situations in a calm manner.
* Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficulties.
* You need an enhanced level DBS check for this role.
What we will offer you in return
* A full-time contract (until 31 March 2025) with an annual salary of NJC Scale 14 - £27,344 (we would consider a job share of 16
hours)
* 25 days holiday, and 30 once you've been here five years
* A relaxed culture where you are expected to plan your own day, take breaks when you need them and enjoy your work, with a
mixture of outdoor, mobile and lone work.
* Ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision
* A supportive, flexible approach to managing staff health and wellbeing, including a wide range of perks, schemes and support.
What next?
If you’re ready to make a difference and improve the lives of people facing a range of barriers and social issues including
homelessness, then click apply and complete the short application process.
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and would especially like to hear from applicants from
Black, Asian and other racially marginalised communities.
If you're excited about this role but your past experiences don't fit perfectly with every element of the job description, please
don't let that put you off. You might be just the person we're looking for!
The closing date for applications is: 6 June 2024
Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted. Interviews dates TBC. If you need more
support or for information in a different format, please contact sarah.evans@thebiglifegroup.com [sarah.evans@thebiglifegroup.com]
Lived Experience Co-ordinator
Housing Support Grant (HSG) evaluation
About us
Big Life is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and
inspire change. The Big Life group works to develop partnerships with communities, decision-makers, and services to widen
opportunities, grow local assets and build resilience.
Our services work with people on all areas of their life and help them with the things that matter most to them, working with them
to remove all the obstacles to changing their life for the better. We help people see the skills and support they already have so
they can build on it. This is known as working in the Big Life Way [https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/our-story/the-big-life-way/].
What you’ll be doing
As a Housing Support Grant evaluation co-ordinator within our Liverpool Big Life service, you will focus on working with the
Liverpool team to provide a first-class service to individuals that are accessing Housing Support Grant (HSG) services (The prehab
service, the aftercare and move on service, the community support service and the lived experience workforce development service).
You will recruit Experts by Experience e to work within a support team providing the opportunities for service users from the HSG
projects to tell their stories and to research the effectiveness of these services.
You will work within Liverpool Support Hub to give vulnerable adults a safe environment to get support and engage with
activities.
What we need from you
* Experience of working with individuals (1-2-1) in different settings to help them achieve their goals.
* Experience of working with a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships.
* Experience in one or more of the following fields: homelessness, addiction, mental health, physical health, employment, social
inclusion.
* Ability to manage a varied and complex workload effectively.
* Ability to deal with and de-escalate difficult situations in a calm manner.
* Personal resilience and flexible attitude in the face of difficulties.
* You need an enhanced level DBS check for this role.
What we will offer you in return
* A full-time contract (until 31 March 2025) with an annual salary of NJC Scale 14 - £27,344 (we would consider a job share of 16
hours)
* 25 days holiday, and 30 once you've been here five years
* A relaxed culture where you are expected to plan your own day, take breaks when you need them and enjoy your work, with a
mixture of outdoor, mobile and lone work.
* Ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision
* A supportive, flexible approach to managing staff health and wellbeing, including a wide range of perks, schemes and support.
What next?
If you’re ready to make a difference and improve the lives of people facing a range of barriers and social issues including
homelessness, then click apply and complete the short application process.
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and would especially like to hear from applicants from
Black, Asian and other racially marginalised communities.
If you're excited about this role but your past experiences don't fit perfectly with every element of the job description, please
don't let that put you off. You might be just the person we're looking for!
The closing date for applications is: 6 June 2024
Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted. Interviews dates TBC. If you need more
support or for information in a different format, please contact sarah.evans@thebiglifegroup.com [sarah.evans@thebiglifegroup.com]