Join Our Team as an Area Services Coordinator – Home Based with Regular Travel!

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? At Life, we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Area Services Coordinator to join our team and help us provide top-quality, trauma-informed support services and housing.

If you’re ready to make an impact, apply today…

Area Services Coordinator  
Home-based role with regular travel across a wide geographical area, covering 9 of our houses

• 35 hours per week, permanent position
• Flexible work arrangements
• £26,000 - £28,000 per annum dependent on experience

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Life is a UK-based charity that supports over 45,000 individuals annually through pregnancy and pregnancy loss. We provide emotional and practical help, housing, community support, and educational content. Our core values – Humanity, Solidarity, Community, Charity, and Common Good – drive our mission to ensure no one faces pregnancy or pregnancy loss alone.

About the Role:

As the Area Services Coordinator, you will be pivotal in ensuring the effective operational management of our support services and housing. Working closely with the Area Services Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations across multiple locations, ensuring our clients receive consistent, high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Area Services Manager and partner with service providers for trauma-informed, holistic support.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support staff and volunteers.
• Oversee daily operations of housing units and manage the referrals system.
• Monitor and improve client pathway quality, addressing risks and safeguarding.
• Ensure effective housing management, health and safety, and tenancy adherence.
• Provide out-of-hours management support on a rota system.
• Implement Equality Policy, service improvements, and comply with Data Protection and Health and Safety policies.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a dedicated individual with a passion for making a difference. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to providing trauma-informed care.

• Experienced in managing support services and housing operations with strong operational and organisational skills.
• Proficient in trauma-informed care, holistic support needs, and managing risks and safeguarding issues.
• Skilled in recruiting, training, and developing staff and volunteers.
• Effective in supervising and supporting staff and volunteers.
• Knowledgeable in housing management, health and safety, and tenancy adherence.
• Flexible to provide out-of-hours support as needed.
• Committed to equality, diversity, and continuous service improvement.
• Understanding of data protection regulations and best practices.

Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and professional growth.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time contracts)
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Birthday leave after 1 year of service
• Paid mileage for travel to locations other than the base location

Join us in making a difference! Apply today and help us create a better future.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Housing Manager, Support Services Manager, Community Services Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Program Manager, Client Services Manager, Case Manager, Social Services Manager, Resident Services Coordinator, Outreach Coordinator, Area Services Coordinator.