13 Part time, Charity / Voluntary jobs in Stourbridge, Dudley

The principal responsibility of the Application Co-ordinator is to be the main point of contact for all individual equipment loan and grant applicants/applications to Newlife. Working with internal and external stakeholders you will ensure that applications are processed efficiently from start to end, in line with our processes and eligibility criteria. This role will be the main point of contact for both families, professionals and suppliers once applications have been received.,

• Build and maintain relationships with parent/carers by preferred method of communication from start to end of process.
• Ensure any grant/loan applications meets eligibility criteria.
• Ensure all applications received are complete, and that personal/identifiable details are accurate.
• Ensure that any potential duplicate entries are explored and resolved before proceeding.
• Make a non-judgemental decision on applications in line with approvals process.
• Review, agree/challenge decision regarding prioritisation of equipment provision .
• Ensure relevant funds are available through finance before progressing application to authorisation.
• Co-ordinate assessments in liaison with suppliers and professionals.
• Be a key point of contact, building effective relationships with suppliers to ensure a facilitated process for the family from
start to end.
• Identify opportunities for advocacy referrals.
• Conduct impact reviews with family
• Identify and produce a written good news summary and liaise with marketing.
• Hit relevant targets set for this role.
• Attend awareness events.
• Raise safeguarding concerns to the Newlife's Safeguarding Lead.
At times Newlife may request you carry out additional duties in line with this role.


• Knowledge of issues relating to children and/or disability.
• Experience of building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Understand safeguarding processes/pathways.
• Experience of impact measurement and reporting
• Experience adhering to GDPR and confidentiality
• Able to communicate effectively with various professionals
Skills
• Able to prioritise and work at pace.
• Confidently communicate with Families/Professionals.
• Able to de-escalate emotional conversations through resolution, signposting to others and being a good listener.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Managing family and professional expectations
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to keep accurate and up to date records
• Competent using office software/ database
Attributes
• Professionalism
• Positive attitude and self-motivated
• Open-minded
• Collaborative
• Compassionate
• Flexible
• Empathetic
• Well organised
• Excellent team player
• Resilient
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