THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON AND HOVE LIMITED

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:
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managing volunteers/staff

2.  Experience  of  project  management  and

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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

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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

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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

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initiative

10. Self  motivated  and  able  to  prioritise
competing deadlines and multi-task

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11. Excellent

interpersonal

and
communication  skills  with  an  ability  to
work with  a  diverse  range of volunteers,
services and other professionals

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12. Understanding  of  and  commitment  to

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diversity, equality and inclusion