Wellbeing Coordinator Jobs
About us
Action for Conservation is a grassroots charity using pioneering approaches to inspire and empower young people from diverse backgrounds, between the ages of 12 and 24, to become the next generation of environmental leaders. We have recently embarked on an inspiring and ambitious new, three-year project funded through the National Lottery Community Fund: Intergenerational Action for Nature and Climate. This will see us working across two sites, Grow Wilder in Bristol and Heartwood, near Matlock in Derbyshire, and using our proven intergenerational land stewardship approach to restore biodiversity and connect young people to nature, empowering them to become life-long climate activists and advocates for nature.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a part of the project from the very beginning, playing a key role in its success. You will work closely with other members of the project team, as well as our site partners Heartwood Social Farming Centre, to support the development and successful delivery of the project at Heartwood.
Through regular online engagement and quarterly residential visits to Heartwood, you will support the North West Programme Manager and Land-based Projects and Policy Lead to facilitate an intergenerational co-design process using eco-cultural mapping and other participatory methods. Involving key stakeholders, including Heartwood Social Farming Centre, a Youth Leadership Group of young people aged 13-18 living locally to the project site, local knowledge holders and the wider community, this process will enable participants to collectively develop an ambitious vision for the future of Heartwood. One of the outcomes of this process will be a shared plan for restoring nature and improving biodiversity at Heartwood, which will be implemented throughout the lifetime of the project and beyond.
In collaboration with our partners Heartwood Social Farming Centre, you will be responsible for coordinating all project activities on behalf of Action for Conservation, providing high-quality administrative and organisational support to the project team. You will also directly contribute to project delivery, leading or supporting a variety of engaging sessions, webinars and hands-on activities with the project partners, young people, community groups and other project stakeholders.
Start date: as soon as possible, ideally mid/late October
Contract: Fixed-term for three years, with scope to extend subject to funding
Starting salary: £16,872.76 - £17,590.75 (equivalent to £28,121.27 - £29,317.92 FTE) depending on experience
Location: Greater Manchester or Derbyshire (hybrid working). This role requires regular travel (at least quarterly) to the project site near Matlock, as well as occasional national travel for partner exchange visits, away weeks, etc. (2-3 times per year).
Working hours: Part-time, 21 hours / 3 days per week. This role requires regular evening work (2-3 times per month) and residential visits (4-6 times per year). Time off in lieu (TOIL) can be taken for work outside of usual office hours.
Key responsibilities (you can see the full job description and person specification in the Recruitment Pack):
- Support the North West Programme Manager and Land-based Projects and Policy Lead to design and facilitate an intergenerational co-design process using eco-cultural mapping and other participatory methods to develop a future vision for Heartwood.
- Plan, coordinate and deliver quarterly residential visits of the Youth Leadership Group to Heartwood.
- Facilitate the activity of the Youth Leadership Group outside of visits to Heartwood to ensure young people are equipped with the skills, knowledge and confidence to engage fully with the project.
- Plan, coordinate and deliver community nature restoration action days at Heartwood.
- Support monitoring and evaluation activities to understand the impact of the project and facilitate learnings.
What we are looking for
If you don't have all of the skills and experience listed below but think you will be a good fit for the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Essential
- Working with, engaging, motivating and supporting young people from diverse backgrounds, ideally aged 12 to 18
- Facilitating in-person and/or online group events and activities, including practical activities in an outdoor setting
- Organising events and activities from start to finish, including liaising with partners, managing logistics, safeguarding, health and safety and risk assessments
- Environmental knowledge demonstrated through post-secondary education and/or relevant work or volunteer experience
- Good understanding of qualitative research methods, such as interviewing, surveying and co-design
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to plan ahead, work across multiple tasks and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
- A positive, proactive and self-reliant approach to work with proven ability to work independently, problem-solve and take initiative to achieve results
- Good teamwork skills and willingness to help out colleagues
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills, ideally using Google Workspace applications or equivalent
- Commitment to working with young people as equal partners and supporting their leadership
- Willingness to work outside of usual office working hours to meet the needs of the young people we work with
- Commitment to Action for Conservation’s vision, mission and values
Desirable
- Supporting young people with additional needs
- Monitoring and evaluating programmes and activities, including using Salesforce to record data
- Good understanding of how to remove barriers to participation that young people, particularly those from minoritised and marginalised backgrounds, experience
- Knowledge of the area you will be working in and its unique challenges and opportunities
Why work with us?
You’ll be joining a young, mission-driven team who truly love what they do. Working with young people is always rewarding, sometimes challenging and never boring, and you’ll get to experience first-hand the positive impact that your work has. We work hard whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance and spend lots of time outdoors.
In 2023, we were recognised by Escape the City as one of the top progressive places to work from over 13,000 nominations, after a rigorous assessment across multiple criteria, including Mission, Impact, People, Planet and Innovation.
Some of the benefits of working at Action for Conservation include:
- 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays), plus one additional day for each year served up to a maximum of 38 days
- Up to 5 days of paid professional development leave and up to 4 paid volunteer days each year
- A workplace pension with 3% employer contributions
- Access to flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Regular team and organisational away days in the great outdoors
- Joining a growing organisation with the possibility to progress within the team as opportunities arise
- A robust training package and a development plan to support your progression and career aims
- Opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge as part of your work
- Opportunities to share your voice and shape the direction of our work
- Seeing the impact of what you do, as you transform young people's lives.
HOW TO APPLY
The deadline for applications is Monday, 26 August at midnight. To apply, complete our online application form. For further details, see the Recruitment Pack.
We will hold first interviews on 10-12 September and second interviews on Monday, 16 September. Both rounds will be held remotely via Zoom.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
Diversity is one of our core values as an organisation and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. Currently, the environmental sector is the second least diverse in the UK, with just 4.8% of employees from ethnic minority backgrounds. We also recognise that the climate and ecological crisis disproportionately impacts minority and/or marginalised communities – yet these voices are largely underrepresented in the sector. If the environmental movement is to succeed in creating a greener future that supports society as a whole, we need diverse voices at the heart of our programmes. We, therefore, encourage people from demographics that are currently underrepresented in the environmental movement to apply.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds or living with a disability or long-term health conditions. We will offer an interview to any candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds or living with a disability who opt into our Guaranteed Interview Scheme when applying and who meet the essential criteria for this role.
If you would like further information, support with access requirements, such as an adjustment to the application or interview process, or an informal chat, please contact get in touch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Action for Conservation is a grassroots charity using pioneering approaches to inspire and empower young people from diverse backgrounds, between the ages of 12 and 24, to become the next generation of environmental leaders. We have recently embarked on an inspiring and ambitious new, three-year project funded through the National Lottery Community Fund: Intergenerational Action for Nature and Climate. This will see us working across two sites, Grow Wilder in Bristol and Heartwood, near Matlock in Derbyshire, and using our proven intergenerational land stewardship approach to restore biodiversity and connect young people to nature, empowering them to become life-long climate activists and advocates for nature.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a part of the project from the very beginning, playing a key role in its success. You will work closely with other members of the project team, as well as our partners Avon Wildlife Trust, to support the development and successful delivery of the project at Grow Wilder in Bristol.
Through regular online engagement and monthly visits to the Grow Wilder site, you will support us in facilitating an intergenerational co-design process, using eco-cultural mapping and other participatory methods. Involving key stakeholders, including Avon Wildlife Trust, a Youth Leadership Group of young people aged 12-18 living locally to Grow Wilder, land knowledge holders and the wider community, this process will enable participants to collectively develop an ambitious vision for the future of Grow Wilder. One of the outcomes of this process will be a shared plan for restoring nature and improving biodiversity at Grow Wilder, which will be implemented throughout the lifetime of the project and beyond.
Working in collaboration with our partners Avon Wildlife Trust, you will be responsible for coordinating all project activities, providing high-quality administrative and organisational support to the project team. You will also lead or support a variety of engaging sessions, webinars and hands-on activities with the project partners, young people, community groups and other project stakeholders.
Start date: as soon as possible, ideally mid/late October
Contract: Fixed-term for three years, with scope to extend subject to funding
Starting salary: £28,121.27 - £29,317.92 (FTE , pro-rata if working part time) depending on experience
Location: Bristol. This role requires regular travel within Bristol and the South West region, as well as occasional national travel
Working hours: full-time (35 hours) or part-time (21 hours). This role requires regular evening and weekend work, as well as occasional residential stays/work. Time off in lieu (TOIL) can be taken for work outside of usual office hours.
You can apply for this position on either a part-time or full-time basis.The role requires a minimum commitment of 3 days/21 hours per week. If you are applying for the position on the basis of working more than 21 hours per week (up to full-time), in the rest of your time you will be supporting the delivery of our core programmes for young people (WildED, Summer Camps and the Ambassador Programme) in the South West region.
Key responsibilities (you can see the full job description and person specification in the Recruitment Pack):
- Support the South West Programme Manager and Land-based Projects Lead to design and facilitate an intergenerational co-design process, using eco-cultural mapping and other participatory methods, to develop a future vision for Grow Wilder.
- Plan, coordinate and deliver monthly visits of the Youth Leadership Group to the Grow Wilder site.
- Facilitate the activity of the Youth Leadership Group outside of Grow Wilder visits to ensure young people are equipped with the skills, knowledge and confidence to engage fully with the project.
- Plan, coordinate and deliver school/youth group visits and community nature restoration action days at Grow Wilder.
- Support monitoring and evaluation activities to understand the impact of the project and facilitate learnings.
- (If applicable) Support the delivery of our core programmes for young people, helping young people to experience, connect with and take action for nature.
What we are looking for
Essential skills and experience are listed as (E) and desirable ones as (D). If you don't have all of the skills and experience listed below but think you will be a good fit for the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Essential
- Working with, engaging, motivating and supporting young people from diverse backgrounds, ideally aged 12 to 18
- Facilitating in-person and/or online group events and activities, including practical activities in an outdoor setting
- Organising events and activities from start to finish, including liaising with partners, managing logistics, safeguarding, health and safety and risk assessments
- Environmental knowledge demonstrated through post-secondary education and/or relevant work or volunteer experience
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to plan ahead, work across multiple tasks and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.
- A positive, proactive and self-reliant approach to work with proven ability to work independently, problem-solve and take initiative to achieve results
- Good teamwork skills and willingness to help out colleagues
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills, ideally using Google Workspace applications or equivalent
- Commitment to working with young people as equal partners and supporting their leadership
- Willingness to work outside of usual office working hours to meet the needs of the young people we work with
- Commitment to Action for Conservation’s vision, mission and values
Desirable
- Supporting young people with additional needs
- Monitoring and evaluating programmes and activities, including using Salesforce to record data
- Good understanding of qualitative research methods, such as interviewing, surveying and co-design
- Good understanding of how to remove barriers to participation that young people, particularly those from minoritised and marginalised backgrounds, experience
- Knowledge of the area you will be working in and its unique challenges and opportunities
Why work with us?
You’ll be joining a young, mission-driven team who truly love what they do. Working with young people is always rewarding, sometimes challenging and never boring, and you’ll get to experience first-hand the positive impact that your work has. We work hard whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance and spend lots of time outdoors.
In 2023, we were recognised by Escape the City as one of the top progressive places to work from over 13,000 nominations, after a rigorous assessment across multiple criteria, including Mission, Impact, People, Planet and Innovation.
Some of the benefits of working at Action for Conservation include:
- 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays), plus one additional day for each year served up to a maximum of 38 days
- Up to 5 days of paid professional development leave and up to 4 paid volunteer days each year
- A workplace pension with 3% employer contributions
- Access to flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Regular team and organisational away days in the great outdoors
- Joining a growing organisation with the possibility to progress within the team as opportunities arise
- A robust training package and a development plan to support your progression and career aims
- Opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge as part of your work
- Opportunities to share your voice and shape the direction of our work
- Seeing the impact of what you do, as you transform young people's lives.
HOW TO APPLY
The deadline for applications is Monday, 26 August at midnight. To apply, complete our online application form. For further details, see the Recruitment Pack.
We will hold first interviews on 10-12 September and second interviews on 16-17 September. Both rounds will be held remotely via Zoom.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
Diversity is one of our core values as an organisation and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. Currently, the environmental sector is the second least diverse in the UK, with just 4.8% of employees from ethnic minority backgrounds. We also recognise that the climate and ecological crisis disproportionately impacts minority and/or marginalised communities – yet these voices are largely underrepresented in the sector. If the environmental movement is to succeed in creating a greener future that supports society as a whole, we need diverse voices at the heart of our programmes. We, therefore, encourage people from demographics that are currently underrepresented in the environmental movement to apply.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds or living with a disability or long-term health conditions. We will offer an interview to any candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds or living with a disability who opt into our Guaranteed Interview Scheme when applying and who meet the essential criteria for this role.
If you would like further information, support with access requirements, such as an adjustment to the application or interview process, or an informal chat, please get in touch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Project Co-ordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day management, provide leadership, and caseload co-ordination to the Swansea hub team. This project will provide support to Western Bay’s Substance Use systems to work collaboratively and, in a trauma-informed way.
The Project Co-ordinator will also play a key role in maintaining a positive and highly motivated team, sustaining excellent performance and delivery as the project develops. The role requires regular liaison with key statutory and other third sector agencies as well as proactive engagement with other leaders and organisational change processes within Platfform. This work will inform the development of our systems change practice. The Swansea Hub team is made up of a coordinator, 1 Practitioner Psychologist, 1 assistant psychologist, 1 counsellor, 1 EMDR Therapist, and 1 service administrator.
It matters to us that our workforce represents as many identities and backgrounds as possible and we are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all current and prospective members of our team, at every level of the organisation. We particularly welcome applicants from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
We work with people experiencing challenges with their mental health, and with communities who want to create a greater sense of wellbeing in the places that they live. Through our projects, we work with thousands of people each year.
We believe that long-lasting wellbeing comes about by understanding how lives can be shaped by traumatic experiences, identifying people’s strengths and focussing on healing. We know we can’t ‘fix’ people, but we can walk alongside people and help where we can on their journey.
We try hard to make Platfform a great place to work, we live our values and mission in everything that we do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid - Minimum one day per week from Nottingham office. Remaining time can be home based, or office based.
What will you do:
As Services Co-Ordinator, you will take the lead on two of Headway UK’s vital services. You will be responsible for processing applications to our Emergency Fund, which provides travel and hotel grants to family members, to support them to be at the bedside of loved ones, when their family member is in hospital, after acquiring a brain injury. Your role will include making recommendations for funding, signposting applicants onto other organisations, keeping detailed records and producing basic financial reports to highlight the Emergency Funds’ position throughout the year.
You will also lead the annual renewal of the Headway UK’s Solicitor’s Directory, ensuring it remains a vital resource for those seeking specialist solicitors with experience in handling brain injury cases.
You will work alongside colleagues within the wider Services Department to provide exceptional co-ordination and administrative support, to some of our direct services, including training and our network of local independent Headway charities and volunteer led branches.
On occasion you will also be required to work with the Project Lead for Brain Injury Identity Cards and assist with processing Brain Injury Identity Card applications.
About you
We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally as Services Co-Ordinator, you will:
- Have a passion for improving the quality of life for others, especially those with disabilities and long term health conditions.
- Be able to communicate effectively and confidently to brain injury survivors, families, carers and staff within hospital settings
- Have exceptional administrative skills
- Strong attention to detail and able to consistently input accurate information into our CRM
- Have the ability to manage multiple tasks autonomously
- Be an active member of the Services Department and contribute to its culture
Benefits
As a staff member at Headway UK you’ll have access the following range of benefits;
Financial Security
- Competitive Salaries
- Pension - You’ll be automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension with Headway contributing between 5 – 8%
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
- Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for
Flexible Working
- Remote working – For the majority of our roles we can facilitate fully remote or hybrid working.
- We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway UK offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.
Wellbeing
- You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
- Eye Test Vouchers
- Mental Health First Aiders
Holidays and leave
- You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service plus Bank Holidays.
Benefits
- You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.
About us
Headway UK plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway UK is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway UK strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.
Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway UK and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway UK, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.
Safeguarding
At Headway UK we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.
We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
Please don’t hesitate to drop us an email if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.
Thank you for your interest in Headway UK and we look forward to getting to know you!
Next steps
- Closing date: Wednesday 14th August.
- Interviews: Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Coordinator Apprenticeship to join our team, working 37.5 hours per week. A requirement of the role is that the post-holder works towards a Bid & Proposal Coordinator Apprenticeship Level 3.
Victim Support is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.
This role is home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting and retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards and benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off your Birthday
- £2,800 London weighting (if applicable)
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression.
About the role:
The purpose of the role is to provide key administrative support to the Business Development Team. This administrative support will help the team to plan for opportunities, assess opportunities, and communicate about business development activity internally. The role will also provide some support in relation to tender production and proposal development.
To succeed in this role you will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be highly organised, and be able to gather and interpret information from various sources. You will have a proactive, diligent approach and will be able to work flexibly in response to business need.
Alongside your fulfilment of the role, you will work towards a Bid & Proposal Coordinator Apprenticeship Level 3. This is a 15 month apprenticeship that will support you to understand how to work across various business teams to bring together compelling, customer focused proposals and tender submissions to win business. It will help the successful candidate to understand the context of bidding, the bid and proposal process, proposal development, knowledge management, and roles and responsibilities within a bid team.
The starting salary is £20,000. This will rise to £22,308 after completing 12 months of the apprenticeship programme following a further rise to £25,500 after full completion of the apprenticeship qualification (all subject to satisfactory performance)
This role is home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Hours: 1 x 37 hours per week and 1 x 26 hours per week
Contract length: Full time fixed term contract until 30 June 2025, initially
Salary: £30,205 (pro-rata)
Closing date for applications: 29th July 2024 at 9 am
Interviews on: Monday 5th August at Beech House, Poole
Do you want to make a real impact? Do you thrive on creativity, innovation, and collaboration but also enjoy engaging and supporting some of the most vulnerable in the community?
We’re seeking passionate individuals who want to transform lives and empower communities through efficient and easy access to information about the services and support delivered by charities and community organisations.
We’re recruiting 2 new Pathway Coordinators to join our Wellbeing Collaborative Team, who will work with us over the next 12 months as we work closely with our health and local authority colleagues to develop new ways of working in the acute and reablement hospitals across Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole.
Role Purpose:
As the Pathway Coordinator – Hospital Discharge you will work closely with colleagues within the Wellbeing Collaborative and across the organisation, to develop and deliver our innovative offer in the acute hospitals and community reablement across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, to co-create local solutions enabling the community to better access the support the voluntary and community sector (VCS) has to offer.
The role will see you:
- Interact with patients on a face-to-face basis, actively listen and understand their needs ahead of leaving hospital.
- Provide connection to appropriate community support, ahead of discharge. Helping them to return home safely, avoid re-admittance and stay healthy and independent for longer.
- Following a referral from hospital teams, ahead of discharge.
- Develop relationships with professional teams including the Discharge Coordinators and Discharge Key Workers
- Engage in multi-disciplinary discussions in relation to community support available post discharge.
- Work with colleagues efficiently and effectively to distribute one-off wellbeing grants to enable discharge from hospital in a safe and timely manner.
- Identify and highlight gaps in provision at point of discharge from hospital, and work with community groups to identify how best they could support.
- Support the team in the trialling of integrated volunteering into community wellbeing pathways.
- Work as part of the team on a duty roster for a minimum 2 days a week signposting people and professionals to relevant local community service providers.
- Work with the team to monitor and evaluate the Wellbeing Collaborative to ensure our objectives are achieved and evidenced.
- Support the Pathway Coordinator Team Lead to implement a robust and effective communications strategy which not only champions and promotes the work CAN does but also its members.
- Champion the CAN membership and the support we can provide to communities and grassroots groups as well as to our statutory colleagues.
- Maintain a good level of understanding and information on related CAN services and work closely with other colleagues across the organisation to represent the wider organisation at community events.
- Embrace and embody CAN values in how the role is delivered with collaborative and generous working behaviours.
- Administrate and organise own work to ensure that it is accurate and meets quality targets, reasonable deadlines and reporting requirement.
About you:
You’ll have a good understanding of the work of an umbrella infrastructure such as CAN and the benefits the voluntary and community sector (VCS) can and do bring the community. You’ll understand how the local public sector works with the VCS including BCP Council, NHS Dorset, Public Health and have a desire to see them working more efficiently and effectively together.
As a people person with great interpersonal skills, you’ll be able to build and maintain excellent professional relationships with a wide range of people from a range of background to connect and develop solutions which meet people’s needs.
Experience within acute and/or community hospital, reablement services or community signposting would be an advantage, but full training will be given for the right candidate.
Benefits:
In return we offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus all bank holidays, season train ticket loan, flexible working and much more.
For an informal discussion, please contact Emma Lee, Head of Engagement.
Our Sport Team has an exciting opportunity for you to join them, working to engage those experiencing homelessness into physical activity and improving their quality of life.
About the role:
As a Sport Coordinator, you'll be responsible for planning and delivering varied activity sessions for both adults and young people across different services, both internally and externally. You will work closely with the Sport Manager to effectively coordinate support from freelancers and volunteers. Your role will extend to broadening the accessibility of sports and exercise within SHP's services and among its residents, for both adults and the young people we support. Additionally, you'll play a key part in growing the programmes reach, forging partnerships with similar organisations and charities, while also advocating for the significance of physical activity within the homeless community.
The approach taken with clients will be psychologically informed, incorporating an understanding of Personality disorder, complex trauma and addiction. The outcomes for your role include developing positive and sustained relationships of trust with clients supporting them to engage in regular physical activity, and see an improvement in their overall health.
About you:
- Demonstrable knowledge of fitness and sporting activities, application and implementation
- Sports and coaching qualifications relevant tot he sector.
- Demonstrable knowledge of motivating and supporting vulnerable adults and young people into sport and exercise.
- Ability to develop and deliver structured group-based physical activity sessions with both adults and young people.
- Ability to advocate for the importance of physical activity within our services.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: 28th July at Midnight
Interview Date: 2nd August 2024
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about supporting older people to develop and maintain their physical wellbeing? We are looking to recruit an Exercise at Home Coordinator, sitting within the Wellbeing & Connections team, to deliver a programme of activities that can support older people with mobility challenges through exercise at home.
The desired candidate will have a Level Three Fitness Qualification (PT) and will assist clients to gain confidence through movement, including chair-based exercise, and walking support for older frail clients in their home. The role is pivotal in enabling people with chronic conditions to become more active, and for people who have temporarily lost mobility to regain the confidence to walk. To ensure the ongoing effectiveness of this programme offer, the role will include training and supporting volunteers.
Role functions:
- Running our Exercise at Home programme – assessing new clients in their homes, prescribing exercise programmes for clients that align with their needs and goals, training volunteers to deliver the programmes, and managing the day-to-day running of the project.
- Delivering walking support sessions - these will be tailored to be accessible by those who have either recovered from a fall or have had surgery and need the confidence to access the community. These sessions will enable people to increase their mobility, whilst also having an opportunity to socialise with others in the local community. Training volunteers to assist clients with walking support will be a key part of the role.
- Co-ordinating other community-based physical wellbeing activities, including our monthly Flaneur Walks during the warmer months, and any new projects that arise.
- Networking with relevant local bodies, NHS trusts, GP clinics, and social services to make them aware of the services we provide and to strengthen our presence in the field.
The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and have at least one year’s experience of working with older people. A Level Three Fitness qualification is compulsory and a qualification in delivering exercise programmes for those with mobility issues would be advantageous.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As the commissioned Restorative Justice Service for London and a Registered Service Provider with the Restorative Justice Council, Calm Mediation are committed to providing safe, high quality support to RJ participants.
If you are an experienced Restorative Justice practitioner with the skills and knowledge to support the complex needs of those affected by serious crime, this role is for you.
The RJ Senior Case Coordinator will be the first point of contact for complex referrals into the service and will manage a busy and varied case load. You will be responsible for progressing referrals including undertaking risk assessments and case reviews, liaison with referrers, police, probation and prisons and attending RJ approval panels, supervising and supporting our team of volunteer practitioners who facilitate the casework and undertaking a variety of administrative duties associated with the role.
You will be an RJ practitioner of Advanced level, with a varied experience of sensitive and complex case work. Experience of supervising and supporting volunteers and knowledge of Salesforce case management system is desirable.
You will be supported in your professional development and RJC registration or renewal and membership. There will be opportunity for facilitation of case work, relevant training and continued professional development.
This position will be a flexible hybrid role - working remotely from home and/or from our office premises in Camberwell, South East London - with an expectation that you will travel to team meetings and events in London several times per year and undertake in-person case work across London and the wider prison estate.
If this role suits your skills and experience, kindly submit a CV that includes a summary of your Restorative Justice case work experience and/or a current RJC practitioner registration certificate
All applicants should be trained RJ Facilitators and hold a relevant RJ training certificate.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email.
Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check.
Calm Mediation is a non-profit organisation bringing over 25 years of hands-on experience in Mediation & Restorative Justice, training & practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Job title: Service Coordinator (Mental Health and Wellbeing)
Post no: 606
Working base: Bedford Wellbeing Centre, Woburn Rd, Bedford
Hours: 12 hrs per week
Working pattern: 2 days per week tbc (Monday – Friday), 6 hrs per day (10.00am – 4.00pm)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2025
Salary: £24,720 per annum FTE (£8,017.30 per annum Actual)
About the Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our Bedford Mental Health Prevention service for adults which aims to improve people’s mental wellbeing, raise aspirations and enhance confidence.
As Service Coordinator you will be responsible for implementing working recovery models and coordinating the operational plans for the service to ensure that people are able to manage their mental health, move through their recovery journeys and achieve positive outcomes.
Along with coordinating service delivery to meet its aims, objectives and Key Performance Indicators, you will also line manage the service Recovery Workers and lead on recruitment, onboarding and management of volunteers in the service.
Additionally you will conduct assessments of individual’s suitability for the service, leading on more complex cases and guiding people through the range of available interventions that can support them to achieve the outcomes that matter to them.
In addition to managing the day-to-day delivery of the service you will also contribute to the direct provision of the service by leading and facilitating group sessions where needed and by offering informal 1-2-1 mental health and wellbeing support that reduces the chance that people will fall through gaps, be isolated and ensuring the right support and the right time that manages a range of needs.
You will lead opportunities to support events in the community to raise awareness of our services and to build links with local organisations and agencies.
You will need to be empathetic and deliver a person-centred approach in a non-judgemental way, collaborating with people to empower and engage them. SUN facilitators will have regular supervision and support in this role along with appropriate training.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Optional Health Plan
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm on Friday 2nd August 2024
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
Merstham Community Facility Trust (MCFT) was established as a charity in 2006 with the aim to “Support, Empower and Connect” the residents of Merstham to improve their quality of life and to increase the opportunities available to them by providing equal access to provisions and opportunities.
Purpose of job
The purpose of this role is to recruit, support, retain and develop volunteers and help lead volunteers gain additional skills that benefit our community as a whole. You will ensure that each project has sufficient volunteers and at least one lead volunteer with the skills necessary to ensure the projects are successful and meet their outcomes and impacts. Work with MCFT’s Project Lead post holder to help upskill our lead volunteers with the aim of projects being community managed by lead volunteers with support from MCFT rather than managed and led by MCFT staff.
We are keen to ensure that we retain our volunteers and that they have the opportunity to gain new skills and attain their goals. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for developing a suite of accredited and informal qualifications, skills and knowledge to help our lead volunteers manage projects or move our volunteers and lead volunteers into paid work should they chose to move on. This role will also arrange regular informal volunteer social activities and recognition opportunities.
Please refer to the document attached below for the full job description.
Please include a personal statement as part of your application, you should refer to the Person Spec to demonstrate the skills and experience you will bring to the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Repairs and Maintenance Coordinator
Location: Bowburn, DH6 5PF
Salary: £24,020 - £30,790 per annum
The organisation is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. They provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. They are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential.
By joining their teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in their service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.
The Role
The main aim of this role is to provide the coordination and administration of their day to day repairs and maintenance functions for both responsive, planned and preventative maintenance and compliance.
- Identify reported repair issues through consultation with the customer (and, where appropriate external services and wider housing team) allocate and schedule repairs following repair timescales in line with KPIs, and manage this process.
- Ensure all periodic testing, e.g. Gas Safety, Electrical Inspection, six monthly testing of Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, and other cyclical maintenance’ is completed within the required timescales by an approved contactor in line with targets/KPIs
- Ensure effective communication with customers, staff, contractors and all relevant stakeholders around timescales and access restrictions to properties/premises.
- Provide day-to-day coordination of the internal Repairs & Maintenance Operatives, and external contractors updating diaries, systems and schedules, to ensure within repair timescales.
- Be the first point of contact for Repairs & Maintenance Service for their customers, support workers, housing staff and contractors.
- Support to source and administer new external contractors in new and existing areas ensuring quality of work and value for money are being achieved.
- Investigate and process all maintenance requests and repair orders including reactive, planned and remedial works.
- Undertake property/void inspections and annual condition surveys when required, this could be in void or tenanted properties
- Provide effective support and coordination to the wider housing team, around property condition and repairs, to ensure effective joint working.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Enhanced occupational sick pay
- Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
- Death in service benefit
- Free Will writing
- Eyecare vouchers
- Blue light card discount
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
- Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
- Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce
- Employee Assist Programme and Support Networks
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
The organisation is an equal opportunities employer
They value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. They encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for them, they want to hear for you. They also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use.
Who we are and what we do?
We are the UK’s student mental health charity. We challenge the higher education sector, health sector, and government to work with students when making decisions that impact them, and make them accountable for prioritising student mental health. In collaboration with students, we show sector professionals what effective student mental health looks like, and bridge the gap between students and the communities around them to ensure their voices are always heard.
By creating and curating resources, stories and tools, we empower students to build their own mental health toolkit to support themselves and their peers through university life and beyond. We want to empower and inspire students to use their voice to share their stories and advocate for themselves.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Programme Coordinator to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract and support the effective delivery of the Student Space programme. In this role, you will play a vital role in programme management, including stakeholder relationships, maintaining a university directory, and supporting digital, data, and programme reporting.
Role purpose
To provide programme management support within Student Space. Work with the wider team to develop, promote and continuously improve the platform and services with specific responsibilities for programme data, stakeholder management, university directory development and administration.
For a more detailed job description and person specification please refer to our Recruitment pack.
Responsibilities
- Provide effective coordination and delivery support to the Student Space programme.
- Working closely with the Senior Programme Managers and wider team members to ensure successful delivery of programmes.
- Be the first point of contact for Student Space Programme enquiries, being responsible for incoming and outgoing communication, fielding and distributing to other team members accordingly and responding as directed.
- Set up internal and external meetings for the Student Space Programme taking responsibility for preparing papers, taking minutes, following up on actions, organising logistics, etc.
- Attend various programme-related meetings, actively contributing ideas to continually develop our programmes.
- Work closely with the Digital Lead and Senior Programme Manager for Student Space to support the management of the Student Space digital product, data analytics and reporting.
- Undertake tasks as determined by the Student Space Senior Programme Manager to support the
- Student Minds website digital transformation project (which will see the evolution of Student Minds websites).
- Lead the collation, reviewing, and analysis of data from a range of sources e.g. Google Analytics, HotJar, in line with programme decisions and developments.
- Design, generate and analyse monthly and quarterly data reports in line with agreed requirements and give feedback to other Student Space programme team members.
- Ensure good data management and systems are effective and efficient.
- Representing the programme at various digital group meetings.
- Please refer to our recruitment pack for Person specification and to see the full list of role responsibilities
Why work for us?
- Meaningful Mission: Join a team committed to ensuring no Student should be held back by their mental health.
- Nurturing employee wellbeing is central to our culture. That's why we provide each team member with 10% wellbeing time, approximately 3.5 hours a week, to invest in activities such as gym sessions, yoga, extended lunch breaks, or simply taking a rejuvenating walk. Join us and experience a workplace where your health and happiness are valued.
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: We value diversity and inclusion, and we actively promote equity in our recruitment process. We use priority interview scheme for candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds and employ blind shortlisting techniques to ensure fairness and eliminate discrimination.
- Transparent Recruitment Process: Instead of collecting CVs, we use an application form to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all.
Role details
- Contract: 12 months fixed-term
- Working hours: 22.5 (3 days per week, 60% equivalent to a full-time role)
- Location: We are open to flexible, hybrid and remote working, with some in-person attendance at our in-person team days in Leeds (3 per year).
- Pro-Rated Part-Time Salary Range: £14,955.6 to £16,995 per annum
Benefits
- Generous annual leave allowance - 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus a 2-week winter closure (pro-rated for part-time staff)
- Flexible working - we encourage all employees to reflect on when and where they work best and how they need to fit work around caring or other commitments.
- Wellbeing is at the heart of what we do - we support staff to implement Wellness Action Plans and offer 10% of weekly working hours for you to invest in your wellbeing.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme - we also offer wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme which provides a wide range of resources as well as confidential counselling.
How to apply?
- Download the recruitment pack in the document section, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications.
- Complete the Equality Monitoring Form.
- Download and complete our application form which is available in the document section below.
- Upload your completed application form NOT your CV.
Application deadline: 18th August
Interviews: w/c 2nd September
Any personal data relating to applications will be used solely in accordance with current UK data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party. For more information on how we use and protect your data please see the Privacy Notice attached below in the documents section.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Coordinator
Job Description
Job Title: Fundraising Coordinator
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000
Benefits include:
● Generous annual leave
● Paid sick leave
● Enhanced family-friendly leave
● Compassionate and emergency leave
● Pension scheme
● Life insurance policy
● Employment Assistance Programme
● Access to vouchers and discounts
● Monthly wellbeing allowance
● Access to extensive training opportunities
● Reasonable flexible and hybrid working
Reports to: Fundraising Manager
Location: Oxford
Reasonable flexible working will be supported and some working from home is possible. Travel throughout Oxfordshire will be required.
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Occasionally evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu will be given.
Please read our accompanying recruitment pack for more information about working at Oxfordshire Youth, including our approach to diversity and inclusion through recruitment
Closing date for applications: 31st July 2024
Interviews to be held: 13th August 2024
To apply, please send a copy of your CV accompanied by a covering letter to our recruitment team, alternatively, visit our website for more information.
Job context and purpose
We are looking for a compassionate and creative human to become an essential part of our Fundraising team, supporting us in achieving our fundraising strategy and financial targets. They will be passionate about building trusting and meaningful relationships which generate and grow income and committed to telling the story of how youth work changes lives.
Our work is intentional and impactful, and you will need to be confident working and communicating with a lot of people and a lot of different kinds of people. Being self-aware and emotionally attuned will help with this.
Fundraising is human oriented and often reactive. We enjoy a high degree of flexibility and variety in our work. You will have projects of your own to manage autonomously, and regular space to voice what work you would most like to be involved with. Therefore, we are looking for someone with great time management and problem solving skills.
As a team we are excited about our work. Sometimes we have crunch periods, and we need someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and be proactive and accountable, however we do not typically work over our contracted hours. We deeply value work life balance and support all members of the team to feel fulfilled in their role and ensure that their life outside of work is equally a priority. Time off in lieu will be arranged for any evening or weekend work and we expect and plan for all members of the team to fully utilise and enjoy their annual leave.
Excellent work in this role looks like work that is aligned with our strategic objectives, well prioritised, communicated to the necessary people, and includes time to learn and train. We will value and celebrate your creativity, the care and pride that you take in your work, and how you remain balanced in the workplace.
The Fundraising and Communications Team, which includes marketing, communications, and content generation functions, works across the entire organisation and is led by our Director of Fundraising and Communications and Deputy CEO who has two decades of experience in the voluntary sector and is an energising and kind figure. Our team is committed to role-modelling to ourselves, each other, and young people the very best versions of ourselves and the very best work that we can deliver, which creates positive outcomes for young people.
This is a great opportunity to work across a wide range of fundraising projects within a group that values the contributions, ideas, and wellbeing of each member of our team.
Responsibilities & objectives
● To develop into an essential point of contact for Oxfordshire Youth’s fundraising function and Fundraising and Communications team
○ Building relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
○ A strong story teller able to communicate passionately and persuasively in writing, verbally, via reports, and presentations
○ Collaborate with marketing, communications, youth led content, Youth Development and YPSA programme leads
○ Exercise good judgement
○ Be comfortable talking about money and handling sensitive information and situations with discretion
● To increase the efficiency and accuracy of Oxfordshire Youth’s donor stewardship capabilities
○ Collaborating on improvements to administrative systems, operations, processes, and policies
○ Taking ownership of ensuring that pledges, donations, payments, gift aid, thanking messages, impact statements, and other touchpoints are actioned and recorded in a detail oriented, thorough, reliable, and timely fashion
● Successfully manage a mixed fundraising portfolio, with training and support given as required
○ Oversee pipeline of smaller trust and grant applications valued at up to £15,000 each
○ Community fundraising
○ Individual giving
○ In-kind donations
○ Support the Fundraising Manager in implementing Oxfordshire Youth’s corporate fundraising strategy
○ Feed in to target setting and opportunity and risk assessments
○ In time, meet and exceed your individual fundraising targets
● Support the delivery of donor-centred events in conjunction with the Fundraising Manager and our Events team, for example:
○ Private dinners
○ Challenge events like the Oxford Half Marathon
○ Connecting young people with positive activities made possible by our kind partners and donors such as trips to Blenheim Palace and the Cotswold Wildlife Park
Our Culture
Everyone at Oxfordshire Youth agrees to:
● Attend meetings reliably and participate fully, including being an active listener
● Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Oxfordshire Youth’s guidelines, policies, and procedures
● Undergo training that will enable personal and professional development
● Undertake any other relevant duty related to the further development, promotion, and sustainability of the organisation as set forth by your Line Manager and/or Senior Leadership Team
● Represent Oxfordshire Youth in a professional and appropriate manner at all times including considering punctuality, personal appearance and boundaries, and equity, diversity, and inclusion of all opportunities.
Safeguarding
● Understanding that safeguarding children, young people, and adults is everyone’s responsibility. You will have access to training and supervision appropriate to the Fundraising Coordinator role (including undertaking a DBS check).
● To ensure concerns from young people are responded to appropriately in line with Oxfordshire Youth’s policies and procedures
This job description is subject to amendment following discussion with the post holder.
Specific tasks and duties will be shared at the interview and during the induction process
What we are looking for
We will ensure that you have opportunities for learning and development in the form of mentorship by the Fundraising Manager combined with training in a wide range of areas relevant to your role. This will enable us to create a shared vision and a clear plan for your trajectory within Oxfordshire Youth.
● Good computer and administrative skills and working knowledge of Word and Excel
● Working knowledge of cloud based systems like Google Drive and Microsoft Teams
● Previous experience of working with CRMs / databases - we use Beacon
● Good at relationship building and enjoys making and strengthening connections
● Comfortable with change, flexible and able to display good judgement about when and how to adapt
● Consistently able to be kind, steady, and reliable, making space for innovation and fun
Other desirable skills
● Previous experience working in an office team
● Experience of minute taking
● Working knowledge of PowerPoint
● Working knowledge of Monday boards or similar project management tool
● Experience using MailChimp or other email marketing tool
● Experience using Canva or other design tools
● Working knowledge of GDPR
● Networking experience in a professional context
● Professional event experience
● Driving licence and access to own vehicle would be helpful
Join us and make an impact!
Youth work is life changing and we are an essential part of high quality youth work and youth work practices; we are generating better outcomes for young people and better access to support services by our strategic and cross-sector partnerships; and we are creating a future in which more and more young people in our community are empowered, respected, and valued.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team in Scotland. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Volunteer Coordinator to join our team covering Scotland. Your role will require you to oversee and run the volunteer programme, including recruitment and training of volunteers to support the delivery of contracts. You will also be supporting the Operational Manager to coordinate and promote VoiceAbilitiy’s volunteer work in the area to meet the needs of the service and those that volunteer.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of volunteering or, working with volunteers/ vulnerable people, or delivering advocacy. You will have a knowledge of advocacy in health, social care and other settings and an understanding of the issues affecting adult social care, disability, autism, and mental health service users.
You should also understand safeguarding in relation to volunteering and the people we work with and the social values of volunteering and volunteer projects.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring that we select the best volunteers for our roles; ensuring that they receive appropriate training and development to ensure that we are delivering the service required by our clients.
You will help to develop appropriate volunteer opportunities to meet the needs of our volunteering service and support the Operations Manager to coordinate and promote VoiceAbility’s volunteering work in Scotland.
You will lead on recruitment, ensuring that safe recruitment practice and appropriate checks are adhered to. Matching prospective volunteers to appropriate opportunities for them to thrive in and facilitate group supervision and individual wellbeing checks.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; midnight on 28 July 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Volunteer Coordinator.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.