Job Description

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Location: PLUS Office, Stirling

35 hrs

Salary: 25,989.60

Accountable to: Service Manager

JOB PURPOSE

To develop, coordinate and deliver services and projects that align with PLUS' strategic goals. This post will lead on planning, implementing and evaluating service delivery, ensuring a person-centred and outcomes focused approach. They will work collaboratively with children and young people, families and partner organisations (including third sector, education, health and statutory partners) to enhance service quality, promote inclusion and create meaningful opportunities for those supported by the organisation.

OUR VALUES

Our people and values are important to us, so any member of our team must understand and live these values

Integrity

- you demonstrate honesty, professionalism and ethical decision making

Dependability

- you are reliable, organised and committed to delivering consistent support

Compassion

- you approach challenges and people with empathy, care and understanding

Respect

- you value diverse perspectives and treat everyone with fairness and dignity

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and Service Delivery

Coordinate support packages by balancing care plan hours, individuals preferences, family input, funder requirements, staffing capacity and desired outcomes, in line with Health and Social Care Standards Communicate effectively with families and professionals to increase awareness of the service and to generate referrals Ensure services are person-centred and outcome-driven Develop group and 1:1 support opportunities for for children and/ or young people (up to age of 35 years) and their families, including events and workshops Build and maintain strong relationships with local service providers across sectors Collaborate with other project coordinators on rota management to match individuals with appropriately trained staff members

Administration

Monitor feedback and hours worked by staff Maintain accurate electronic records of attendance and activities Share relevant and up to date information with staff to support effective service delivery Undertake regular reviews with children and young people, and their families Contribute to reporting and documentation for internal and external stakeholders

Finance

Track and report on project budgets, including income and expenditure in line with funding Conduct cost analysis for events and activities to ensure financial sustainability

Human Resources

Provide line management and support to staff, promoting opportunities for continuous professional development Participate in all aspects of the organisations work including Recruitment, Induction, Training, Information Evenings and Promotional Events

Personalised Provision

Work in partnership with children and young people with disabilities and their families, actively involving them in the development of their support plan and the design of their service Monitor progress and outcomes, adapting support as necessary Support skill development to be transferred into the home and everyday environment Attend meetings such as LAACs and TACs to contribute to multi-agency planning and risk assessments, and submit feedback for the children and young people accessing your project

Quality Assurance

Develop appropriate monitoring systems to ensure a high-quality service delivery Gather feedback from children and young people and their families Support staff through post incident reviews and hot and cold debriefs to identify learning and update support strategies Provide reports, including case studies, statistics and quotations for internal use and for Trust and Grant Funders

Health and Safety

Ensure all services comply with health and safety standards and legislative requirements

General

Adhere to PLUS policies and procedures, and promote their use by all staff Attend team meetings and supervision session Undertake and other duties seen as appropriate by PLUS Managers

SPECIAL FEATURES/ADDITIONAL DUTIES

May be required to act as a Fire Warden for PLUS and participate in the relevant training Act as a point of contact for out-of-hours works on a rota basis Work flexibly, which may require working evening and weekends as necessary to ensure appropriate fulfilment of duties Duties and responsibilities may be amended in line with organisation requirements at any time according to the needs of the business

Application process:

Following receipt of your CV, we will confirm whether we would like you to complete an application form so we can find out more about you and the skills and experience you will bring to PLUS.

Short listing of the application forms will take place on the 31st October 2025, please ensure applications are received by 9am on 31st October 2025. Interviews will commence week beginning Monday 10th November 2025

The interview will involve a small panel, including a family member, Head of Operation and a manager.

Please get in touch directly if you have any questions by emailing recruitment@plusforthvalley.org.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,989.60 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Flexitime Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Stirling FK7 7ST: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Supporting Children and Young People with Disabilities: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person