Job Description

PERSONAL ATRIBUTES AND TRAINING:

Our ideal candidate will have:

Leadership experience-preferably in volunteer or community engagement roles. Exceptional relationship building skills. A tenacious and compassionate attitude for supporting individuals with complex lives. Driving Licence with access to a vehicle

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Responsible for recruitment, selection, retention, training, and monthly supervision of volunteers. Work with all the Service Manager to attract, retain and develop volunteers with the skills needed to support each project. Lead and uphold the Charity values within the volunteer community. Building a culture around these values. Design and lead on a strategic plan for volunteer and activity services, including budget management and contribution to funding bids Provide opportunities for meaningful activity to support residents to live independent purposeful lives now and in the future. Further Develop the Happy Life Programme mapping out the routes to independence through Happy self, Happy Home and Happy Community Create a monthly Volunteer newsletter. Create and manage social media content related to the volunteer service, including volunteer recruitment campaigns and celebration posts that showcase impact and engagement. Maintain impact reports and case studies to reflect the pathway to independent and purposeful living for residents. Develop a volunteer development programme to encourage, reward and recognise volunteers. Develop a corporate volunteering strategy. Responsible for Safeguarding Volunteers as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for this function Develop partnerships to support residents into work experience and employment. Uphold consistent standards of volunteer care across each Service to ensure volunteers are scheduled, supported, and supervised during their shift. Participate in event subgroups to support with recruitment of volunteers Responsible for leading the team of volunteers and employees to deliver a relationship focused service for Adults and Families at Risk Process and verify appropriate DBS checks for volunteers. Responsible for the monitoring and evaluating of the volunteer and activity related outcomes. Assess risk and provide documentation relevant for activities. Be the gatekeeper of a high standard of Safeguarding training before commencement of the volunteer roles and plan in yearly refresher. Conduct 6 monthly volunteer engagement surveys to collate anonymous information to help shape the volunteer strategy. Take responsibility for communicating the results, actions and reviewing progress against actions. Be an active part of the management team to support the Charity strategic goals.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Management: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VOLHD25
Expected start date: 14/07/2025