Volunteer Co-ordinator
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON AND HOVE LIMITED
Brighton and Hove
Part-time
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Volunteer Co-ordinator Hours of Work: 15 hours per week Salary: £27,500 p.a. (pro rata) Length of contract: Permanent Responsible to: Service Manager Annual leave: 25 days plus public holidays (pro rata for part time posts) Probation: Six months Notice: Pension: One month on completion of probation 3% contribution to the Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme Location: The post holder will be based at the Carers Centre but will be expected to work with carers and volunteers in venues across Brighton and Hove. There will be occasional need to work evenings and weekends. AIMS OF THE JOB: 1. To establish and develop volunteering opportunities at the Carers Centre 2. To work with the management team to review and reinforce effective policies and procedures for volunteer-supported projects based on best practice 3. To develop and implement systems for recruitment and selection of volunteers from a range of backgrounds 4. To deliver a programme of induction and ongoing training for volunteers 5. To supervise a pool of volunteers to support carers safely to achieve positive changes within their lives and to enable volunteers to feel fulfilled in their role 6. To keep accurate records and statistics in accordance with the Carers Centre procedures 7. To monitor, analyse and report on feedback/outcomes with carers and volunteers 8. To participate in supervision and training to ensure professional operation of the service 9. To engage in research and networking opportunities provided by other organisations with expertise in volunteer support 10. To work in accordance with, and to ensure that staff and volunteers for which the post is responsible, adhere to the values, policies and procedures of the Carers Centre, especially Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety 11. To carry out other duties appropriate to the role and responsibilities as may be delegated by the CEO of The Carers Centre This Job description refers to the duties of the post at the current time. Such duties may vary from time to time, without changing the general nature of the duties or the level of responsibilities of the post. Such variations cannot of themselves justify a re-grading of the post. THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE PERSON SPECIFICATION Volunteer Co-ordinator Essential: 1. Experience of recruiting, supervising and How demonstrated: Application form and interview managing volunteers/staff 2. Experience of project management and Application form and interview or development work the 3. Awareness of impact of caring responsibilities on unpaid family/friend carers 4. Ability to identify, assess and mitigate to risks safeguarding and health & safety including related those Application form and interview Application form and interview 5. Experience of working with/supporting Application form and interview carers and/or user groups 6. Experience of liaising and working in from the private, partnership with professionals various organisations statutory and voluntary sectors in Application form and interview IT skills, including experience databases, Microsoft Office 7. Good using software and social media platforms 8. Proven skills in training and/or group work Application form Application form and interview 9. Proven ability to work and act on own Application form and interview initiative 10. Self motivated and able to prioritise competing deadlines and multi-task Application form and interview 11. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work with a diverse range of volunteers, services and other professionals Application form and interview 12. Understanding of and commitment to Application form and interview diversity, equality and inclusion