Community Volunteer Coordinator Watford, Hertfordshire £22k (p.a)
Community Volunteer Coordinator
Location: Homebased
Job Type: Permanent, Full time and Part Time
Salary: £22,322 per annum
The post available is full time or job share, covering Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire Suffolk and Essex Each area is 0.5 FTE job share however we will consider 1 person taking on both areas as a full time post
One area is a 0.5 FTE job share, covering the Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire region. The existing job share partner is based in Buckinghamshire so we are looking for the job share partner to primarily cover the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire area.
One area is a 0.5 FTE job share, covering the Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire region. The existing job share partner is based in Norfolk so we are looking for the job share partner to primarily cover the Suffolk and Essex area.
At Leonard Cheshire we support individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability. Led by people with experience of disability, we are at the heart of local life - opening doors to opportunity, choice and support in communities around the globe.
We work to support communities to be inclusive for all, where the whole community equally values all its members because of, not despite, our differences. Where everyone within the community feels safe and has an equal voice in shaping the community and has a sense of belonging.
To support our inclusive community approach, we are currently recruiting a Community Volunteer Coordinator covering Liverpool, Chester and Manchester to deliver our volunteering programme across the region. Leonard Cheshire volunteers lead and support a wide range of services, including community activities, employment, confidence building and digital inclusion programmes, social care services, fundraising and campaigns, so a desire to effect positive change and the ability to link effectively with a range of people will be vital to the success of this role.
We are looking for candidates who have a good knowledge of the volunteering sector, are passionate about supporting disabled people and have the motivation to make a difference.
You will have extensive knowledge of the areas community activity and be able to demonstrate your ability to connect locally and identify volunteering opportunities for people with disabilities, as well as gaps in the local community to develop peer-led group activities.
You'll be able to demonstrate your knowledge of disability issues, your approach to networking, understanding of the Leonard Cheshire offer, and how you would utilises volunteers to support in the promotion of Leonard Cheshire.
You'll understand the importance of co-production and the involvement of disabled people in the design of our approach and activities. Have a proven track record in identifying volunteering opportunities within the community, and social care setting, including using corporate and overseas volunteers.
You'll have experience in working across a geographically spread location, working with multifunctional departments and managers in social care services in identifying activities which could be supported by volunteers within person centred plans (PCPs) to ensure that volunteer activity is meeting the needs of Leonard Cheshire customers, programmes and services.
You will have;
• empathy with the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire.
• experience of working with disabled people
• experience of volunteer recruitment and selection procedures
• demonstrable experience of supporting managers and staff to optimise the value of volunteers through training, coaching, motivating and developing individual and teams of volunteers as required
• demonstrate an understanding of the needs of disabled people, including customer self-advocacy and empowerment
• excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• good organisational skills, able to use your initiative, manage workload and to prioritise activities. Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• presentation and event / activity organisation skills
• able to keep accurate records, including use of databases
• able to use standard Microsoft packages, such as Word, Excel, Outlook
• knowledge of health and safety legislation
• able to work flexibly to meet local volunteering needs, (including occasional weekends and evenings)
• able to travel within a given area and occasional overnight stays
You will have a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire and be excited by this challenge and the opportunity to make a difference to disabled people.
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.
Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
* No agencies please *
Closing Date: 31 August 2020
You may have experience of the following: Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Team Leader, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc...... click apply for full job details
Location: Homebased
Job Type: Permanent, Full time and Part Time
Salary: £22,322 per annum
The post available is full time or job share, covering Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire Suffolk and Essex Each area is 0.5 FTE job share however we will consider 1 person taking on both areas as a full time post
One area is a 0.5 FTE job share, covering the Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire region. The existing job share partner is based in Buckinghamshire so we are looking for the job share partner to primarily cover the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire area.
One area is a 0.5 FTE job share, covering the Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire region. The existing job share partner is based in Norfolk so we are looking for the job share partner to primarily cover the Suffolk and Essex area.
At Leonard Cheshire we support individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability. Led by people with experience of disability, we are at the heart of local life - opening doors to opportunity, choice and support in communities around the globe.
We work to support communities to be inclusive for all, where the whole community equally values all its members because of, not despite, our differences. Where everyone within the community feels safe and has an equal voice in shaping the community and has a sense of belonging.
To support our inclusive community approach, we are currently recruiting a Community Volunteer Coordinator covering Liverpool, Chester and Manchester to deliver our volunteering programme across the region. Leonard Cheshire volunteers lead and support a wide range of services, including community activities, employment, confidence building and digital inclusion programmes, social care services, fundraising and campaigns, so a desire to effect positive change and the ability to link effectively with a range of people will be vital to the success of this role.
We are looking for candidates who have a good knowledge of the volunteering sector, are passionate about supporting disabled people and have the motivation to make a difference.
You will have extensive knowledge of the areas community activity and be able to demonstrate your ability to connect locally and identify volunteering opportunities for people with disabilities, as well as gaps in the local community to develop peer-led group activities.
You'll be able to demonstrate your knowledge of disability issues, your approach to networking, understanding of the Leonard Cheshire offer, and how you would utilises volunteers to support in the promotion of Leonard Cheshire.
You'll understand the importance of co-production and the involvement of disabled people in the design of our approach and activities. Have a proven track record in identifying volunteering opportunities within the community, and social care setting, including using corporate and overseas volunteers.
You'll have experience in working across a geographically spread location, working with multifunctional departments and managers in social care services in identifying activities which could be supported by volunteers within person centred plans (PCPs) to ensure that volunteer activity is meeting the needs of Leonard Cheshire customers, programmes and services.
You will have;
• empathy with the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire.
• experience of working with disabled people
• experience of volunteer recruitment and selection procedures
• demonstrable experience of supporting managers and staff to optimise the value of volunteers through training, coaching, motivating and developing individual and teams of volunteers as required
• demonstrate an understanding of the needs of disabled people, including customer self-advocacy and empowerment
• excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• good organisational skills, able to use your initiative, manage workload and to prioritise activities. Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• presentation and event / activity organisation skills
• able to keep accurate records, including use of databases
• able to use standard Microsoft packages, such as Word, Excel, Outlook
• knowledge of health and safety legislation
• able to work flexibly to meet local volunteering needs, (including occasional weekends and evenings)
• able to travel within a given area and occasional overnight stays
You will have a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire and be excited by this challenge and the opportunity to make a difference to disabled people.
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.
Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
* No agencies please *
Closing Date: 31 August 2020
You may have experience of the following: Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Team Leader, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc...... click apply for full job details
