Open Minds Project Coordinator

The purpose of the post is to execute programme management for the Open Minds mental health partnership. This role involves facilitating the collaboration between the Calderdale Cares Partnership NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and Open Minds partner organisations regarding the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing mental health support for children, young people, and their families in Calderdale.

Coming from a background in contracting or project management, you will drive forward the development of lead provider arrangements and service expansion in line with our organisational purpose, goals and values. A solid understanding of digital tools, project management software, and data systems is essential for ensuring efficient service delivery and monitoring outcomes. This position is crucial in maintaining the project management foundations to enable the partnership to drive the success of Open Minds in Calderdale, making a positive impact on children and young people in the community.

Main duties of the job

Oversee the project coordination of development and implementation of Open Minds initiatives aimed at enhancing mental health support in alignment with best practices.

Facilitate effective planning, collaboration, reporting for the achievement of Open Minds service goals working closely with various organizations within the partnership.

Define systems to ensure efficient resource utilization and the achievement of partnership goals and impact measures in alignment with the Open Minds contract.

Identify potential risks and challenges related to project implementation and work with managers to support the development of proactive mitigation strategies.

Co-ordinate and administer Open Minds meetings and schedules, including oversight of booking meetings, arranging attendance, preparing agendas, and taking minutes.

Prepare high quality reports and presentations and ensure links, co-ordination, and information sharing between relevant groups, meetings, and workstreams.

Support governance processes and ensure compliance with relevant protocols and procedures.

About us

Northpoint is a BACP-accredited service which is the lead provider of Calderdale’s Open Minds mental health partnership, where organisations work together to provide signposting, advice and mental health input for children and young people and their families.

Job responsibilities

Do you want to join us in transforming mental health services?

We have a unique opportunity for an Open Minds Project Coordinator to join Northpoint, on a Part time 28 hours a week basis. Working across either 4 or 5 days a week. This role will involve working across Calderdale to facilitate collaboration between the Calderdale Cares Partnership NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and Open Minds partner organisations regarding the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing mental health support for children, young people, and their families in Calderdale. You will join us on a permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

Why us?

We take pride in the Calderdale Open Minds Partnership programme of work to enhance the health and wellbeing, and future life chances of our children and young people. We work with local partners and stakeholders to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.

What you will be doing as our Open Minds Project Coordinator:

The purpose of the post is to execute programme management for the Open Minds mental health partnership. Coming from a background in contracting or project management, you will drive forward the development of lead provider arrangements and service expansion in line with the Open Minds Partnership purpose, goals and values.

In addition to working from Northpoint Calderdale office, this post will be based within the Calderdale Cares Partnership office (Westgate in Halifax town centre) one day per week to establish and maintain key relationships and reporting channels.

What are we looking for in our ideal Open Minds Project Coordinator:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) or equivalent training is desirable
• Experience working within a multi-agency framework, collaborating with various organizations to deliver integrated services
• Demonstrated ability to manage a programme with multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Proven experience in programme and project management within the health, local government, or voluntary sectors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with demonstrated knowledge of risk management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience with tools like Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana, or Monday.com to plan, track, and manage project progress
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, data visualization) and database systems for monitoring performance and reporting outcomes
• Familiarity with NHS or CAMHS-related patient record systems such as SystmOne, IAPTUS, EMIS, or MOSAIC to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with data protection policies
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery and the workplace

If you have the skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for, and are passionate about making a difference, please click ‘Apply’ to be considered for our Open Minds Project Coordinator. We would love to hear from you!

Interviews : w/c May 5th 2025

We aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working/job share opportunities for both full and part-time staff.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) or equivalent training
• Awareness of GDPR regulations and best practices for handling sensitive data securely.
• Strong understanding of mental health issues affecting children and young people, as well as knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices.

Experience

• Experience working within a multi-agency framework, collaborating with various organizations to deliver integrated services.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a programme with multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Proven experience in programme and project management within the health, local government, or voluntary sectors.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with demonstrated knowledge of risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience with tools like Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana, or Monday.com to plan, track, and manage project progress.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, data visualization) and database systems for monitoring performance and reporting outcomes.
• Familiarity with NHS or CAMHS-related patient record systems such as SystmOne, IAPTUS, EMIS, or MOSAIC to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with data protection policies.

Qualities and Values

• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery and the workplace

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.