Buckinghamshire Community Wellbeing Hub Administrator
Part Time (18.5 hours) - Fixed Term Contract (1 year) - High Wycombe
Salary - £24,144 - £26,642 pro rata
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University's DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues.
BNU continues to experience rapid growth in student numbers, making us one of the fastest-growing higher education providers. This is an exciting time to join the University as we invest significantly in estate developments and welcome Jay Blades MBE as our inaugural Chancellor.
Buckinghamshire New University is partnering with the Bucks Health and Social Care Academy to develop an innovative Community Wellbeing Hub as an asset to those involved in social prescribing activities. There is a range of social prescribing activity in Buckinghamshire with professionals in primary care, social care and VCSE organisations referring people to local, non-clinical, community services to support their physical and mental health. Following some early examples elsewhere in the country, we are in an exciting position to develop a Wellbeing Hub to support the community while providing opportunities for students to learn and develop skills for future careers in health and social care.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a significant support role in the development of an innovative model of partnership working to improve the health and wellbeing of our students and communities, while building a space for professionals and students to collaborate, learn and better reach the people they serve. You will be part of a small, dedicated and creative- thinking team, with the support of a motivated project board of partners from health, social care and VCSE; a unique opportunity to make a positive impact and develop best practice for other future hubs across the country.
The post holder will support the Hub Manager to coordinate the activities and services based there and be responsible for the full administration of Hub activities. The successful applicant will be required to liaise with external stakeholders and all levels and enable residents to engage in Hub services. A key activity in supporting the Hub Manager will include developing and implementing new procedures, collecting and inputting data, producing reports and communications, and supporting with any events or training hosted at the Hub. Acting as main point of contact for the Hub and responding to issues and representing the Hub in the absence of the Hub Manager
This is a part time 1 year fixed term position. The intention is to enable the Buckinghamshire Community Wellbeing Hub project to be sustained longer term, dependant on successful outcomes.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds with relevant experiences. If you have caring responsibilities we can review requirements under our agile working policy.
What we offer:
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For further information about this role please contact Korinne Leney at [email protected]
All applications are to be made in full and online.
Buckinghamshire New University is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
Closing date: 29 May 2023
Interview date: w/c 5 June 2023
If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
At Buckinghamshire New University equality of opportunity and diversity is at the heart of all we do and fully integrated into our values. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone thrives and feels a sense of belonging. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from different backgrounds and experiences.
Buckinghamshire New University is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.
The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.
Location
High Wycombe, Aylesbury
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Salary Range
£24,144 - £26,642
Hours per week
18.5
Closing Date
29/05/2023
Ref No
1249
Job DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Buckinghamshire Community Wellbeing Hub Administrator
Faculty/Directorate:
Institute for Health and Social Care (IHSC)
Grade: D
Location:
High Wycombe/Aylesbury
Hours: 18.5 hours
Responsible to:
Buckinghamshire Community Wellbeing Hub Manager
Responsible for:
None
Job Purpose:
The Hub Administrator will be based at the physical hubs at BNU campuses in Aylesbury and High Wycombe and will support the Hub Manager to coordinate the activities and services based there. The Hub Administrator will be responsible for the full administration of Hub activities. This includes managing resources to enable health and social care professionals and students to work and volunteer at the hub. They will be required to liaise with external stakeholders and all levels and enable residents to engage in Hub services, ensuring they connect with the relevant service or activity. The Hub Administrator will also provide full support to the Hub Manager including, developing and implementing new procedures, collecting and inputting data, producing reports and communications, and supporting with any events or training hosted at the Hub. Acting as main point of contact for the Hub and responding to issues and representing the Hub in the absence of the Hub Manager
Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:
Planning and organising
Service delivery
Liaison and networking
General
PERSON SPECIFICATION
E – Essential D = Desirable A = Application T = Test I = Interview
Education, Qualifications & Training
E / D
Means of Testing
Good general education, together with a high level of numeracy and written and spoken English.
E
A
Diploma in business administration or equivalent level of experience
D
A
Knowledge & Experience
E / D
Experience of providing administrative support
E
A/I
Experience in supporting multiple projects at once
D
A/I
Experience of working autonomously and without supervision, using own initiative, but with access to advice when necessary
E
A/I
Implementing administrative policies and procedures
D
A/I
Communicating with all levels of professional staff and the public
E
A/I
Discretion in highly confidential settings
E
A/I
Dealing with confidential and sensitive data and appropriate maintenance and storage of records.
E
A/I
Undertaking data collection, collation and inputting into spreadsheets and documents.
D
A/I
Experience of working towards and delivering to a timescale.
E
A/I
Proven experience in event planning
D
A/I
Experience of working with VCSE organisations including with volunteers and small community groups.
D
A/I
Skills
E / D
Highly organised and able to prioritise tasks
E
A/I
Ability to work flexibly under own initiative and to tight deadlines
E
A/I
Excellent written and oral communication skills
E
A/I
Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools
E
A/I
Excellent Communication and Customer Service skills
E
I
Awareness of data protection issues and the need for confidentiality
E
A/I
Special Requirements
Be able to work flexibly, including weekends during key times in the year.
E
A/I
Full driving licence
E
A
Be able to work cross campus between High Wycombe and Aylesbury
E
A/I
BUCKS BEHAVIOURAL FRAMEWORK (Top 3 key behavioural categories most applicable to the role)
Working together: Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
Delivering excellent service: Making every contact count by providing the best quality service to our customers (internal customers, students and all our stakeholders). Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to improve customer services.
Achieving results: consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
Location
High Wycombe, Aylesbury
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Salary Range
£24,144 - £26,642
Hours per week
18.5
Closing Date
29/05/2023
Ref No
1249
Job details
Title
Buckinghamshire Community Wellbeing Hub Administrator
Employer
Buckinghamshire New University
Location
United Kingdom
Published
May 25, 2023
Application deadline
May 29, 2023
Job type
Administration/Managerment
Field
Medicine,Social Science
About the employer
Buckinghamshire New University is a well-recognized public university, which is known for imparting quality education to students from all across the world. This institution of learning dates back to 1891 and was established as the School of Science and Art. Since then, it has been re-invented as the High Wycombe College of Technology and Art, the School of Science and Art, the Buckinghamshire College of Higher Education and the Wycombe Technical Institute. From 1999 until 2007, the institution served as a university college and was later announced to have gained the status of a university. All the campuses of the university are well-facilitated with amenities needed for a conducive learning environment. This is the institution that received a Gold accreditation for Corporate Social Responsibility in the year 2018. This standard of accreditation recognized the positive impact that the institution's staff and students made to improve the environment.
At present, there are a total of four campuses that are operated by the university. These impressive campuses are located in the towns of Uxbridge, High Wycombe, and Aylesbury. High Wycombe Campus serves as a thriving base for applied healthcare research and nursing students. A major development of this campus was undertaken by the university with a large structure, the Gateway Building. It features a fine mix of commercial-standard facilities such as a fitness center, labs, drama studios, sports hall, music recording studios, cafe, conference rooms, and others. Moreover, it has a motion capture system along with green screen facilities. At Buckinghamshire New University, there is a range of accommodation including managed houses, halls of residence and the student village to extend convenience to the students.
There are several undergraduates, postgraduate and professional courses featured by the institution for the students to choose from. Also, the university offers courses that are rare in British universities. One such course is Air Transport with Commercial Pilot Training, which offers an opportunity for the students to study for a professional pilot's license. There are innovative courses like Music Management and Film and Television Production. There is a course available in Animation and Visual Effects. Buckinghamshire New University is one of the few universities that have created a degree in Policing.
Additionally, it is one of the leading providers of nursing students in London. Apart from being popular for academic excellence, the university is also known for its notable alumni network. Some of the distinguished personalities of the alumni network of the institution include singer Rebecca Stephens, artist John Bolam, actor Chris Joyce, model, and actress Veronica Carlson and many others.