Across the country LINks are being created to provide mechanisms for local people to comment on and influence health and social care services. Keighley Voluntary Services, as the host organisation, is recruiting a LINk support team for the next three years. All posts are full time and must be able to demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity. Pension contributions of up to 6% are offered
PROJECT MANAGER (Ref. LBD 1)
Salary: SCP 34 £27,594
Main responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the staff team to deliver the LINk contract between KVS and CBMDC, according to NHS guidelines and specifications
* Ensure the LINk is developed and operates according to highest quality
* Build strong relationships between the LINk, commissioners and service providers
Must have: minimum 2 years experience of successful project management, financial planning and budgeting in a relevant field with supreme networking skills.
COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION OFFICER (Ref. LBD 2)
Salary: SCP 28 £22,845
An essential role to ensure the LINk is informing and communicating with all communities and its partners in the LINk. Main responsibilities:
* Develop and implement a communications strategy including website and database
* Disseminate information to and from the LINk and its partners and ensure best practice. Must have: excellent communication skills across a range of disciplines; track-record of relevant experience and effectiveness.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (Ref. LBD 3)
Salary: SCP 28 £22,845
Main responsibilities:
* Analyse, research & provide information as requested by LINk members, staff and partners.
* Provide additional support and development to the LINk
Must have: relevant experience and some understanding of national health and social care policy and information interpretation, plus excellent communication and networking skills
OUTREACH & DEVELOPMENT WORKER (Ref. LBD 4)
Salary: SCP 28 £22,845
Main responsibilities: Help to build and support the LINk to ensure its members, volunteers and functions reflect the full range of communities of interest and geography, and work with hard-to-reach communities to stimulate and support their involvement in the LINk. Must have: at least 2 years experience of community work and a track record that shows ability to engage and support people/communities.
CLOSING DATE FOR ALL POSTS: 12 noon May 6th 2008
Interviews will be held weeks commencing May 12th (LBD 1 and 2) and May 19th (LBD 3 and 4).
Email, download or send s.a.e. (A4 size + 52p) for an application pack, quoting the appropriate reference number.
KVS, 135 Skipton Road, Keighley BD21 3AU. T: 01535 665258 E: info@keighleyvs.org
Application packs also downloadable from our website: www.keighleyvs.org
KVS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
Charity Reg. No: 1061641
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