Job title: Volunteer Co-ordinator
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Contract type: 12 month fixed term
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Bradford
Charity People are working on behalf of a domestic violence Charity to find them a Volunteer Co-ordinator to help lead and develop volunteering projects, and be responsible for the recruitment, training, development, support and supervision of volunteers of the charity. This vacancy is to start in January 2021, on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a full-time role and would be based in Bradford/Keighley.
You will work closely with service team leaders, to oversee the ongoing training and development of all volunteers. This will include providing inductions, in house training (face to face and remotely) and sourcing internal/external training opportunities. Part of the role is to manage referrals and carry out assessments to match individuals using the service, with the befriending volunteers. You will ensure that all data is kept and processed securely and in line with Data Protection Act, GDPR and the charity's Confidentiality Policy.
Another responsibility will be to promote volunteering and raise awareness on the value, role and functions of volunteers internally and externally. This may include provision of information, awareness raising and publicity events and activities to raise staff awareness of the role and function of volunteers. You will strive to work in partnership with other agencies across different sectors in order to establish good working relationships to influence decisions about volunteering and raise awareness of the service. So, you will be a strong team player who can communicate confidently at all levels and in various settings.
You will contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the charity's volunteering project, ensuring health and safety, and safeguarding polices are being adhered to at all times.
The ideal candidate will possess good leadership skills and will have worked directly with domestic violence victims. You will have empathy, and be able to deal with people in distress. Understanding safeguarding processes is key for this position as you will be supervising volunteers working with women who are vulnerable as a result of domestic abuse and or sexual violence.
Interviews will take place week commencing 14th December, and this role is set to start in January.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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TLG is a rapidly growing charity seeking an excellent administrator to provide key support to our Bradford-based People & Culture team. This role will work closely with the HR Advisors, requiring someone with a desire for detail and accuracy across a number of crucial areas and the ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity.
This role will lead on key administrative processes across the HR function, including staff safeguarding checks and assisting the team with recruitment administration. Furthermore, the postholder will play an essential role in data reporting and payroll processes, so we are looking for someone with a strong eye for detail. You will be joining the team at an exciting time where we’re implementing a new HR system, so this role is for someone who thrives in providing operational excellence and setting up logical processes to ensure the system is used to its full potential.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a keen interest to learn the essential HR processes within an organisation, as well as a strong passion for administration and organisational skills. With high capacity, proactive instinct and excellent communication skills, the HR Admin & Systems Coordinator will need to be comfortable handling a wide range of administrative duties and be able to meet multiple demands and responsibilities. The role may also provide opportunities to offer administrative support to different teams within TLG as they help to shape how TLG operate and function.
We are looking for individuals who have a strong and vibrant Christian faith. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.
We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
The deadline for applications is 5pm, Monday 4th January 2021. Initial interviews will take place on Tuesday 12th January 2021, with final interviews on Monday 18th January 2021.
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Waking Night Support Worker
Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Does working night shifts better suit your lifestyle? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Maybe a career as a Waking Night Support Worker could be the next step in life for you?
Our client is currently looking for a kind, caring and friendly person to join their professional team as a Waking Night Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided, however an understanding of the issues young people face in their daily life would really help to make a difference.
You will be based within their Residential Home in Liversedge where you will work 8:30 pm – 7:30 am over a 2 weekly rota (Week 1 – 33 hours - Tue, Wed, Thurs) (Week 2 – 43 hours – Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Company Benefits
Competitive pay (£9.04 per hour + 50p per hour unsociable hours payment)
22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
Enhanced company pension
Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
Free on-site parking
Paid Enhanced DBS check
Access to our 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)
Your role as a Waking Night Support Worker
To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
To promote independence amongst the young people
To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)
Requirements of a Waking Night Support Worker
Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays
Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
An understanding of safeguarding
Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations
Desirable Criteria
Full UK Driving Licence
NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Sunday 6th December.
Please note that we do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
To support our commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of our interviews will be held over video platform.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
They reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.