Job Vacancies

Grants Administrator

Full time (37 hours)

Salary: £24,319.36 - £25,165.92    

Initially 1 year (extension subject to funding)

 

KEY TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• 37 hours per week, 25 days holiday pro rata, 1-day birthday leave, 8% non-contributory pension.

• SOAR endeavours to be a living wage employer and seeks to uprate salaries by the annual increase in the living wage

• Cycle to Work scheme – Buy a bike tax free and cycle to work.

• Westfield Foresight Health Plan – Annual benefits and services such as routine dental work and check-ups, etc.

 

The ‘This Is Us’ Grants Programme is designed to empower grassroot community groups and organisations, ensuring equitable access to funding for initiatives that create health, wellbeing, and social inclusion opportunities. The Programme focuses on supporting diverse groups, particularly those from underrepresented communities, in securing and utilising funding effectively.

 

The Grants Administrator will play a key role in the smooth operation of the ‘This Is Us’ Grants Programme, ensuring an inclusive, transparent, and efficient funding process. This role involves administrative support, engagement with community partners, monitoring grant usage, and helping to develop accessible pathways for groups to apply for funding.

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The specific job description can be found here.

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To receive a application pack, please complete the form below.

We also accept CVs alongside a personal statement relating to the person specification.

 

If you would like to speak to someone about this post, please contact Hanna Al-Murisi on 07498 842 744 or

hanna.al-murisi@soarcommunity.org.uk.

 

Closing date for applications is: 12pm, 18th June 2025

Interviews will be held: 26th June 2025

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Family Welfare Coach

Part time (29.6 hours) flexible hours

Salary: SP9 £24,319 – SP13 £26,012 pro rata (dependent on experience & qualifications)

Permanent subject to funding

 

KEY TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• 29.6 hours per week, 25 days holiday pro rata, 1-day birthday leave, 8% non-contributory pension.

• Cycle to Work scheme – Buy a bike tax free and cycle to work.

• Westfield Foresight Health Plan – Annual benefits and services such as routine dental work and check-ups, etc.

 

The Family Welfare Coach supports families facing complex challenges by building strong, trusting relationships and walking alongside them to improve wellbeing, confidence, and independence. Using a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach, you will offer holistic coaching support, help families navigate services, and connect them to social prescribing pathways and community-led solutions. The role will:

 

• Co-ordinate, simplify and broker access to a range of health and social interventions based on the needs and wishes of the individual, including liaising with a range of agencies (schools, housing, Family Intervention Service - FIS)

• Empower the individual to express their views, wishes and concerns

• Co-produce a personalised support plan that encourages the empowerment of an individual to take control of their own health and wellbeing (‘what matters to me’)

• Facilitate delivery of a peer led ‘mindful mamas’ group

• Connect individuals to local and city-wide services

• Develop close working partnerships with health, social care, housing and voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

 

An Enhanced DBS is required for this role.

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The specific job description can be found here.

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To receive a application pack, please complete the form below.

We also accept CVs alongside a personal statement relating to the person specification.

 

If you would like to speak to someone about this post, please contact Haseena Slack on 07496 978 938.

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Closing date for applications is: 9th June 2025

Interviews will be held: Monday 16th June at SOAR Works, 14 Knutton Road, S5 9NU.