Restraint Reduction Network Coordinator / Manager

RRN Coordinator / Manager

About the role
As RRN Coordinator / Manager, working alongside the existing RRN Coordinator /
Manager, you will play a central role in leading the Restraint Reduction Network’s
(RRN) work and commitment to leading a national restraint reduction movement.

You will lead on specific projects, take the role of lead tutor on RRN qualifications,
help grow RRN membership, work across sectors and all types of restrictive practice,
and support the continuous improvement and impact of the RRN Training Standards.
You will ensure that the work of the RRN is evidence- based, co-produced, protects
human rights and challenges inequalities in the use of restraint.

The position of RRN Coordinator / Manager is a dynamic role, working with our
members, colleagues, learners, and partner organisations. The RRN has strong
relationships across sectors and works collaboratively with others to further the
restraint reduction movement.

You will work alongside the CEO, Director of Development and existing RRN
Coordinator / Manager as part of a small, supportive team committed to championing
human rights and reducing restrictive practices.

The RRN offers a generous pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus bank
holidays and hybrid working.

How to apply
For an informal conversation about the role, contact Sarah Leitch at
s.leitch@bild.org.uk

To apply, please send a CV detailing your relevant experience, along with a covering
letter describing how you meet the requirements of the person specification and your
interest in the role to recruitment@bild.org.uk

mailto:s.leitch@bild.org.uk
mailto:recruitment@bild.org.uk

About the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN)
The RRN is a registered charity with an ambitious vision to eliminate the
unnecessary use of restrictive practices in health, social care and education.

We seek to create a culture of respect for human rights across services. We want
services to be places of safety and dignity that respect people’s autonomy and
wellbeing.

As a network of committed organisations and individuals, the RRN is working
towards this mission by sharing learning, developing quality standards and practical
tools to support restraint reduction, and by working across sectors to promote culture
change.

The RRN is part of the Bild Group of charities. The Bild Group includes Bild, RRN
and Bild ACT − three independent charities with their own governance
arrangements, who share a commitment to building a society where everyone can
enjoy the same rights and opportunities.

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RRN Coordinator / Manager

Job Title RRN Coordinator / Manager

Responsible to RRN Director of Development

Department Development Team

Salary Management Scale Approx. £35k/yr. pro rata

Location Remote working with regular travel and attendance at
Bild offices, Birmingham

Hours 0.6 FTE (flexible)

Contract Permanent

Role summary

• Work alongside the existing RRN manager and be an operational lead and
coordinator for RRN’s work and commitment to restraint reduction by leading a
national restraint reduction movement.

• Ensure that all work is:

o evidence based (linking with academics and universities)

o co-produced (with people with lived experience of restraint)

o protects human rights (linking with human rights organisations)

o challenging inequalities in the use of restraint applied to certain populations

• Lead on specific project work.

• Be lead tutor for the RRN qualifications.

• Support the continuous improvement and impact of the Training Standards.

• Grow the number of members of the RRN and the RRN Community of Practice
and increase its impact.

• Consider all types of restrictive practices, including chemical restraint and
blanket restrictions and cover all sectors.

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Key responsibilities and duties
RRN Steering Group and RRN Trustees

• Support and work collaboratively with the RRN Steering Group.

• Prepare reports for the RRN Steering Group and RRN Trustees.

• Work with CEO and director of RRN and the existing RRN manager to ensure
positive relationships with key stakeholders, including members of the Steering
Group and other external contacts.

• Ensure actions from the Steering Group and RRN Trustees are completed
efficiently and effectively.

RRN Network

• Develop a team of champions from a wide range of services including NHS
Mental Health Trusts.

• Support both the Positive and Safe and RRN communities.

• Analyse regular stakeholder / member surveys to inform the development of the
networks and RRN future development priorities.

• Work with the director, expert advisors, and members of the steering group to
develop a members’ portal of evidence-based learning resources to support
best practice, including a regular webinar series, infographics and accessible
resources.

• Support both face to face and virtual events and support and monitor the online
community.

• Ensure people with lived experience are enabled and well supported to
contribute meaningfully to the RRN.

• Increase membership of the network across the UK and across different
sectors.

• Work with the community coordinator to develop impact measures for the
community.

• Provide news items and content for newsletter.

• Work collaboratively and effectively with fellow RRN coordinator / manager
ensuring all work is effectively co-produced.

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RRN Training Standards

• Work with the director of RRN to ensure the RRN Training Standards and
appendices are regularly reviewed and updated in line with best practice
evidence base.

• Support the CEO and director to increase take up of the Standards in other
sectors and countries.

• Support the development of national guidance for involvement of experts by
experience in training.

Qualifications

• Be the lead tutor for the RRN qualifications.

• Support the updating of content so the qualifications remain relevant.

• Support a team of tutors to progress learners.

• Attend tutor meetings.

• Liaise with qualifications team and tutors over progress of learners.

Projects

• Lead specific grant funded projects.

• Ensure our work is evidence based.

• Ensure all resources are co-produced and the people we work with feel their
contribution has been valued.

Business development

• Develop positive professional relationships with new and existing stakeholders.

• Work with the director and communications team to develop and implement a
marketing plan for RRN.

• Increase membership and reach of RRN.

• Work with the director of RRN and manager to produce evidence-based
restraint reduction resources, which may include consultancy, training and CPD
resources that are high quality.

• Deliver or supervise RRN consultancy work.

• Deliver training around the reduction of restrictive practices.

• Develop and support a team of consultants who can deliver training and
consultancy.

• Work collaboratively with the RRN and Bild team and provide leadership on the
specialist area of restraint reduction.

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• Provide information to support grant applications.

• Support the development of policy when required and provide information as
requested to ALB’s government depts and other organisations (eg CQC, 0fsted,
ECHR,NHSE).

• Increase the profile of RRN in education settings and settings for older people.

• Support the community coordinator to increase the profile and hits on the
website.

Other

• Respond to RRN enquiries in a timely fashion.

• Attend external groups / meetings as appropriate.

Person specification

Criteria Essential Desirable

Experience Experience of implementing
restraint reduction strategies at
individual and organisational
levels.

Networking and building strong
professional relationships.

Minimum 2 years management
experience.

Experience of delivering projects
on time, within budget, to the
required standards.

Experience of translating research
into practice.

Experience of training and
developing training programmes.

Experience of setting and
monitoring measurable outcomes.

Able to provide effective support to
enable people with lived

Published articles.

To have led a multi-
disciplinary team.

Health background desirable.

Experience of working on
qualifications.

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experience to feel valued and
make meaningful contributions.

Significant experience of
developing co-produced
resources.

Qualifications Postgraduate and/or a relevant
professional qualification.

Evidence of continued
professional development
including related to restraint
reduction.

Management qualification.

Knowledge
and skills

Thorough knowledge of restraint
reduction research.

Understanding of Trauma
Informed Practice.

Understanding of current
legislation and good practice in
relation to using restrictive
practices.

Strong interpersonal and
negotiation skills, which build long-
term professional relationships
with existing and potential
customers.

Able to identify, innovate and
implement new ideas that support
continuous practice improvements
and development of members.

Experience of reflective practice to
facilitate learning

Able to work autonomously
as a remote worker.

Good understanding of the
needs of different populations
and different sectors –
children, adults, older people,
social care, education
mental health.

Personal
qualities

Committed to protecting human
rights and improving quality of life
of vulnerable people.

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Values driven and able to
demonstrate core RRN values
through personal behaviours.

Committed to inclusive and
evidence-based practice.

Live the values and positive
cultures we promote.

This role profile is designed to identify principal responsibilities. The post holder is
required to be flexible in developing the role in accordance with changes within RRN
management agenda and priorities.

Equal opportunities
Bild is striving towards being an equal opportunities employer. In working towards
this aim no employee, or job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on the
grounds of their role, gender, age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national
origin, colour, sexual orientation, domestic circumstances, social and employment
status, gender reassignment, privately held political opinion, trade union
membership, religious or similar philosophical belief, or disadvantaged by conditions
or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

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