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Prospectus
Cheshire West and Chester (Hybrid)
£16.77 per hour (+ £2.02 holiday pay)
Part-time (17.5 hours per week)
Temporary (3 months)

Actively Interviewing

This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

Location: Cheshire West and Chester, hybrid with regular travel
Contract: Temporary, 3 months
Hours: Part-time, 17.5 hours per week
Pay: £16.77 per hour (+ £2.02 holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client, a national children's charity, in the search for a temporary Volunteer Coordinator (Independent Visitors).

This role provides a fantastic opportunity for an experienced youth work professional to make an immediate and meaningful difference in an impactful organisation, supporting children and young people to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are upheld.

Please note that will the role is based around Chester and West Cheshire, the successful candidate must attend induction in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester. This role also requires a valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle (with travel expensed). Please also be aware that this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check due to the requirement to interact with vulnerable children unsupervised.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Recruit, assess, train and support volunteers, ensuring they are equipped to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.
  • Manage volunteer recruitment campaigns and promote opportunities through community outreach, networking and partnership working.
  • Coordinate referrals and matching processes, ensuring children and young people are paired with suitable volunteers.
  • Provide ongoing supervision, guidance and support to volunteers, promoting safe, effective and rewarding volunteering experiences.
  • Build positive relationships with children, young people, volunteers, carers and partner agencies to support successful outcomes.
  • Monitor volunteer matches, complete regular reviews and help manage positive and well-planned endings.
  • Ensure all safeguarding, risk assessment and compliance requirements are met, responding appropriately to concerns when they arise.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, case notes and reports in line with organisational policies and procedures.
  • Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities and other professionals to deliver a high-quality service.
  • Contribute to service development, monitoring and evaluation activities, helping to identify improvements and share best practice.
  • Support the administration of the service, including volunteer onboarding, record management and general coordination activities.
  • Represent the organisation professionally at meetings, events and partnership forums.


Key Requirements:

  • Recent, relevant experience in a similar role, with excellent knowledge of advocacy, safeguarding, and relevant legislation.
  • High level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Collaborative and proactive approach, with the capability to work both independently and in a team.


CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.

At Prospectus, we believe recruitment should be human-led and we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. While AI may be used to support our administrative process, all applications are reviewed by people and all hiring decisions are made by experienced recruiters.

Organisation
Prospectus View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 09 September 2026
Closing date: 16 September 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 195783
Tags: Administration, Advice / Information, Social Care / Development, Advocacy, Operations, Safeguarding, Youth / Children