Co-production and Engagement Specialist
Who We Are
The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. The Percy Hedley Foundation has three main sites providing specialist education, adult day services and residential care to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth, and Jesmond.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Co-production and Engagement Specialist within our PBS and Quality of Life team. The role of the Coproduction Lead is to develop and support to deliver a framework that can be used by those within the organisation to ensure that coproduction is embedded in all programmes of work. The role will involve direct contact and engagement with people from within and outside the organisation to establish a strong coproduction culture.
The post holder will work alongside other members of the Foundation to develop and deliver the strategy, specifically with a focus on training the Quality of Life model and will mentor staff in delivering the co-production framework once developed.
Duties will include developing guidance, resources, training and interventions to support Coproduction and engagement from the people we support and their families/carers.
Please click here for the job description.
For any queries relating to the role please contact c.lindsay@percyhedley.org.uk
Why Work for Us
The Percy Hedley Foundation encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities across the wider Foundation.
We also offer the following benefits to staff:
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
- Contributory Pension Scheme (Contributions can be matched up to 5%.)
- Induction and ongoing training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)
Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/work-with-us/
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing and online checks in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.
Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.
As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.
This role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview.
Please access the following link for our child protection policy:
This advert will close at midnight 27th December 2024.
