Volunteer Co Ordinator Jobs
Permanent with funding
35 hours per week
£26,705.64 per annum
Benefits
London Borough of Newham
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services around the country.
TYPE OF PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR/ WHAT'S EXPECTED OF THEM
We are currently looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our dynamic, ambitious team.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
-Experience of developing and delivering training programmes
-Experience of recruiting, training and supporting Volunteers to a high standard, including developing and maintaining a comprehensive programme of support.
-Experience of peer mentoring programmes and/or experience of facilitating participation activities with young people.
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 24th March 2024. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we can close this vacancy from the 14th March 2024 onwards
Interviews will be held in April 2024
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Read moreReports to: Head of Parks and Community
Responsible for: Community Engagement Facilitator, Volunteers, Volunteer Wardens
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Job Purpose
This administrative based role is to manage community volunteering at BOST, including existing gardening volunteers, volunteer wardens for Crossbones Graveyard and to manage the recruitment and induction of new volunteers and wardens. This will be facilitated primarily through our volunteer programmes but also by the management of contracts, events, partnership working and local networks, and by raising awareness of BOST’s work through traditional and new marketing channels.
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Tasks and Responsibilities
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In common with all BOST staff
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To support the philosophy, aims and objectives of Bankside Open Spaces Trust and to champion its work in creating a high quality open-space network and a vibrant healthy community by managing local parks and facilitating community involvement.
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To develop an enabling ethos in the management of work streams and the personal development and support of individual team members.
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To promote and champion equality, diversity and inclusion for all staff, volunteers and stakeholders.
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Particular to the Volunteer Co-ordinator role
Volunteering
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To work with the Community Engagement Facilitator to recruit volunteers and wardens from a wide range of backgrounds to participate in BOST programmes and other aspects of the charity by developing and maintaining relationships with local community groups, partner organisations, businesses and individuals.
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Working with the Community Engagement Facilitator to target and ensure equal access for individuals from marginalised groups such as speakers of other languages, young people and people with disabilities.
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To liaise with project staff to match volunteers with suitable volunteering opportunities and to induct new recruits.
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To oversee the Crossbones Graveyard Volunteer Wardens calendar and WhatsApp group.
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To keep up to date with legislation, policies and best practice related to volunteering.
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To manage the Investing in Volunteers accreditation in preparation for assessment, every 3 years.
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To update volunteer policies and procedures and ensure necessary modifications to accommodate changes
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To ensure volunteers have a positive experience and their achievements are recognised and celebrated.
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To develop incentives and recognition arrangements for volunteers, including nominating volunteers for awards and providing enrichment activities.
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To oversee and manage volunteer progression through monitoring and review processes, ensuring volunteers receive sufficient support in reaching their goals through upskilling, training and workshops.
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To develop and maintain links with external agencies/partners to ensure up to date sign-posting and referral systems to support volunteers with additional needs.
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Support volunteers and referrals with additional needs working alongside their support team/referrer.
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To work with staff to develop and improve new volunteering opportunities.
Information, marketing and promotion
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To advertise volunteering opportunities on varied platforms keeping them up to date.
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To ensure effective systems are in place to capture and monitor volunteer impact.
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To ensure accurate record keeping of volunteering induction, registers, monitoring & evaluation.
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To maintain Salesforce CRM, uploading records and extract information for reports,
- communications and fundraising purposes.
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To produce reports, case studies and feedback on volunteering monitoring and evaluation for internal and external stakeholders.
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To represent BOST, attending events such as networking meetings, volunteer fairs, fundraisingevents and community events to promote our activities.
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To collaborate with staff to create marketing materials for volunteer recruitment.
Other
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To act as line manager from time-to-time for individual volunteers and referrals as well as the Community Engagement Facilitator to support BOST projects.
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To be part of the Crossbones Graveyard Steering Group and provide reports to stakeholders.
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To work to several budgets and report spend as required.
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To attend staff meetings and assist other staff as required and receive reciprocal assistance.
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To be aware of, actively promote and carry out all duties in accordance with BOST’s policies, including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
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Such other duties of a similar nature which may be required from time to time.
Person Specification
Essential
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to transmit key messages quickly and clearly and to relate positively to users, staff, stakeholders and partners.
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Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with local community groups, partner organisation, businesses and other stakeholders electronically, telephonically and in person.
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Previous experience of volunteer co-ordination and management, working with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
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Knowledge and understanding of relevant equal opportunities issues, particularly barriers to participation for certain sections of the community and how these might be addressed.
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Understanding of current sector practice and policy in volunteering.
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Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines consistently.
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Experience of working with or managing databases/CRM system.
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Understanding of the importance of user monitoring systems and the ability to operate monitoring systems to record key data.
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Experience of writing reports including qualitative and quantitative data.
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Experience in evidencing outcomes and impact measurement.
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Strong attention to detail.
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Ability to use Microsoft Office.
Desirable
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Experience of working as part of a voluntary organisation.
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Experience of managing staff.
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Experience of making funding applications.
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Experience of managing/working to a budget.
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Experience of using Salesforce CRM.
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Experience of Investing in Volunteers accreditation.
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Interest in community activism and gardening.
To apply, please Fill out our application form. CV’s will NOT be accepted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Cathedral is looking to combine the vacant posts of Volunteer Co-ordinator and Adminstration Assistant. The post holder will manage the Cathedral's 250 strong Volunteer co-hort and also help with the Cathedral administration to ensure that the highest level of support is given to Staff, Volunteers, congregants and members of the public to achieve the Cathedral mission.
KEY TASKS
General – Volunteer Co-ordination
• Manage and oversee Volunteer recruitment and training including collation of returns from Volunteers and referees.
General – Admin Assistant
• To assist the Senior Administrator in providing a high level of administrative support to the Cathedral.
Volunteer Recruitment
• Enthusiastically and effectively recruit new volunteers for all appropriate areas of the Cathedral’s work.
• Prepare and ensure effective selection and Induction processes.
• Work within the Cathedral’s Safeguarding Policy, maintaining an excellent and effective relationship with the Cathedral DBS Administrator.
• Develop, with colleagues, new volunteering opportunities.
Volunteer Co-ordination
• Maintain the Volunteer Handbook and Notice Board.
• Develop effective communications for and from volunteers and potential volunteers.
• Maintain best practice in the management of Volunteers and attend training as necessary.
• Arrange the monthly Senior Volunteers’ meeting.
• Arrange the monthly Volunteers’ coffee meeting and any other social gatherings as required.
• Distribute the monthly Chief Operating Officer’s Volunteers’ Newsletter.
• Maintain Volunteer and parish links databases.
• Other duties requested by Chapter through the Chief Operating Officer.
Administration
• Answer queries from callers, providing the first point of welcome and direction to all visitors.
• Respond to all general correspondence, emails, and telephone calls in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Act as first point of contact for the office equipment contractors, liaising with the providers and organising visits by engineers etc as required.
• Manage supplies of paper and small office items such as staplers, files, printer ink etc. ensuring that these are available when required for users whilst managing stock levels appropriately, researching the most cost-effective purchase route.
• Provide business cards as required for Staff.
• Provide efficient parking enforcement administration, acting as point of contact with the parking enforcement contractor, maintaining databases, dealing with requests for suspensions of parking enforcement, cancellations of Parking Charge Notices etc.
• Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing post as required.
• Act as first point of contact for the postage franking machine, liaising with the provider to ensure the machine is fully functioning with appropriate funding levels apportioned at all times.
• Act as first point of contact and to lead on co-ordination and organisation of school carol services.
• Assist with support to the Chapter, Cathedral Council and College of Canons as required.
• Provide support with Cathedral outreach events such as coffee concerts, family fun days, lectures, talks etc. with the agreement of the Senior Administrator.
• Assist the Senior Administrator with the administration of live streaming, liaising with musicians and the live streaming team as required.
• Assist with the administration of the Diary Management Group and management of the Cathedral diary.
• Assist with seasonal ancillary requirements (Christmas trees etc).
• Asist with the administration of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
• Assist the Senior Administrator with the provision of hospitality for ad-hoc services and events.
• Arrange Sunday Morning coffee provision either in the Cathedral or in Seasons. • Administer the flower roster, liaising with flower arrangers and Virgers as appropriate.
• Provide support required for the correct maintenance of the Books of Remembrance, ensuring additional pages are procured in a timely fashion and accurate records kept at all times.
• Arrange and validate documents for DBS applications.
• Any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Chief Operating Officer or Senior Administrator.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Office and Governance Co-ordinator
Location: London Southwark
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 32 hours per week worked over 4 days
Starting salary: £27,445
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join our dedicated support team. As Safer London enters a dynamic new stage of development, we are looking for someone to ensure our office runs smoothly and to support our Board of Trustees as they oversee our work helping to improve the lives of young Londoners.
Are you familiar with the environment in which youth charities operate? Are you committed to social justice, equity, and inclusion? Are you motivated to provide an agile, responsive support service across the office and governance functions of the organisation? If yes, then you could be who we are looking for.
Who we are:
Safer London is a charity working with young Londoners and families who are affected by violence and exploitation. We believe that when a child or young person comes to us they are just that – a child or a young person: we don’t define them by the issue that has brought them to us. By working alongside young Londoners, their families, and peers in the places where they spend their time, we can create a safer London not just for them but for everyone.
About the role:
As the Office and Governance Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for:
- Ensuring the smooth running of our office in Southwark, SE London, including opening the office up in the morning, maintaining stationery supplies and keeping up to date records of all of our devices and to whom these have been issued.
- Booking meeting rooms for a range of meetings and checking bookings against invoices.
- Booking cabs and couriers and checking bookings against invoices.
- Preparing Board meetings, including booking meeting rooms as needed and organising refreshments, drafting the agendas, collating meeting papers and producing accurate minutes of the meetings.
Please see attached Job Pack for further details.
What we offer:
Safer London continually reviews its pay and offers a competitive benefits package to all employees, including the following benefits:
- 4-day/32-hour work week from April 1st, 2024, with no impact on pay. This means that you will have a regular day off in the week with no impact on your pay
- Flexible Working: our Flexible Working Policy allows requests to work flexibly from the start of your employment
- New modern offices with a range of facilities to support tenants’ well-being
- A contributory Pension Scheme
- Enhanced family leave
- Interest-free Season Ticket Loans
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free access to a confidential 24/7 helpline service with a specialist range of support and information
- Death in Service Benefit
- Opportunities to develop and progress your career, including an extensive programme of learning courses
- Initial Annual Leave allowance of 28 days’ holiday, rising to 30 days after 3 years and 33 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays; part time employees receive a pro-rata entitlement. [NB: From April 1st the annual leave benefit will be pro rata in line with a 32-hour working week].
Additional Information:
Safer London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we will request a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check, as well as references covering the last five years, for the successful candidates.
We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. We particularly welcome disabled, male and LGBTQIA+ applicants because these communities are currently under-represented in our workforce. We know that in order to make London a safer place for the young people that live here we need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.
Sound good? Here’s how to apply:
To apply for this role, complete the online Webrecruit application form which can also be accessed via the Safer London website or for further information about this role and working for Safer London, please refer to the Job Pack.
Please make sure you find the Job Description on the left-hand side of the Webrecruit page after you click ‘Apply Now’ or find it on Safer London’s Website.
As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time. Interviews will take place in person in our Southwark Office on Friday 15th March.
As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, or experience any technical issues when trying to access and/or complete the online application form, please find our contact information in the Job Pack.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that we don’t accept CVs.
Safer London is not a sponsoring organisation for foreign nationals and you must be able to show proof that you have permission to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Renewal Programme is a thriving community development charity that relies heavily on volunteers for the successful delivery of our varied projects. With over 100 active volunteers per year, we are looking for an experienced Volunteer Coordinator to fill a 12-month maternity cover role. This post is crucial to our mission, focusing on the development, growth, and delivery of our vital volunteer program. Your role will directly impact our community, enabling us to provide rewarding and high-quality experiences for our incredible volunteers and further our reach and positive change in Newham.
As a central figure in our varied community development work, you will lead on harnessing the power of volunteering. Your responsibilities will span across implementing effective volunteer management strategies, enhancing volunteer engagement and recognition, and fostering strong community partnerships.
You will be a dynamic individual with strong leadership and organisational skills, a passion for volunteering, and a proven track record in volunteer management. You will need to be self-motivated, capable of working both independently and as part of a team, and committed to our values of dignity, inclusion, collaboration, and empowerment.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Volunteer Program Development: Implementing strategies aligned with our goals, maintaining policies for effective management, and collaborating across departments to identify and fulfill volunteer needs.
Recruitment and Onboarding: Crafting clear volunteer roles, developing diverse recruitment strategies, and ensuring a robust onboarding process to integrate volunteers into their roles effectively.
Training and Development: Supporting training programs to equip volunteers with necessary skills, providing ongoing support, and collaborating with external organizations for additional training opportunities.
Engagement and Recognition: Developing strategies to boost volunteer motivation, organising events to foster a sense of belonging, and maintaining communication to keep volunteers informed and appreciated.
Data Management: Utilizing our database to track volunteer information and impact, ensuring data protection compliance, and generating reports to monitor program performance.
A bit about us...
For over 50 years, the Renewal Programme has been a cornerstone of the Newham community, supporting over 3,000 individuals annually. We champion those at risk and marginalised, including migrants, refugees, the homeless, and those facing barriers due to language or poverty. Our mission is stand alongside those who struggle, inspiring hope and offering opportunities for connection, growth and progress.
Why Join Us?
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to our community, supporting a wide range of individuals and making a tangible difference in their lives. You'll join a dedicated team in a respected charity, gaining invaluable experience and playing a key role in driving our mission forward.
Application procedure
Please note there is no closing date for this role, but early applications are encouraged as we will invite interviews and begin the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim to have this position filled as soon as an appropriate candidate is identified. To apply please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages.
Full details of the role are set out in the attached job description and person specification. Please note that an enhanced DBS check will be required.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Newham Community Renewal Programme welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and identities.
The Renewal Programme is a long-standing charity supporting people in Newham (east London) and we enable local people to achieve positive ...
Read moreWe are looking for a Youth Activities Co-ordinator to facilitate a weekly youth club and a programme of positive activities for young people aged 14 to 20 years, who are seeking asylum, have refugee status or are vulnerable because of irregular immigration status. The youth club sessions aim to develop young people’s confidence, to allow them to gain skills and knowledge and to support them to build positive friendships and support networks. Young people are also involved in the planning, delivering and evaluation of activities.
Our organisation
South London Refugee Association (SLRA) is a local charity supporting refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants. We work alongside people as they build settled lives and positive futures in South London. Our Youth Service provides support to around 350 young people each year. Support includes holistic youth casework, immigration advice, a weekly youth club, advice drop ins, a youth participation programme and regular trips and activities.
The benefits:
- £33,621 (pro rata)
- 2.5 days per week
- 25 days annual leave plus plus Christmas closure and bank holidays (pro rata)
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Being part of a committed, supportive and inclusive team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Role
We're searching for a dynamic and passionate Community Activation and Wellbeing Coordinator to help us transform a disused open space into an innovative community space designed for creativity, wellbeing, and engagement. We have recently taken on the short-term management of a vacant High Street site we are calling “Manor Park Oasis” and are seeking a creative and determined community activator to help us maximise this unique opportunity for community benefit. This role is your chance to make a real difference, working closely with local residents to co-create a valuable and interesting site, particularly supporting the health and wellbeing of marginalised Newham communities.
What You'll Do
Develop and Manage: Lead the transformation of a meanwhile community use space into a bustling hub for gardening, physical activities, workshops, and community events.
Engage and Empower: Work hand-in-hand with the community, harnessing ideas and expertise to create a vibrant, inclusive environment.
Coordinate and Support: From overseeing site development to supporting participants and volunteers, your work will foster a sense of belonging and connection.
Innovate and Inspire: Implement a range of activities aimed at promoting mental and physical wellbeing among diverse groups within Newham.
Who You Are
A creative thinker with a "can do" attitude and experience in community development.
Skilled at engaging diverse communities in meaningful ways.
Organized, empathetic, and committed to promoting mental wellbeing.
Knowledgeable about social prescribing.
Highly safety conscious.
A bit about us...
For over 50 years, the Renewal Programme has been a cornerstone of the Newham community, supporting over 3,000 individuals annually. We champion those at risk and marginalised, including migrants, refugees, the homeless, and those facing barriers due to language or poverty. Our mission is stand alongside those who struggle, inspiring hope and offering opportunities for connection, growth and progress.
Why Join Us?
Be part of an established local charity with a significant impact on Newham communities.
Help develop a unique project with real potential to change lives.
Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values dignity, inclusion, collaboration and empowerment.
Application procedure
Please note there is no closing date for this role, but early applications are encouraged as we will invite interviews and begin the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim to have this position filled as soon as an appropriate candidate is identified. To apply please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages.
Full details of the role are set out in the attached job description and person specification. Please note that an enhanced DBS check will be required.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Newham Community Renewal Programme welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and identities.
Please ensure that you include a cover letter with your application as CV's without this will not be considered.
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Nature’s Recovery Officer (Pollinators)
B-Lines are an imaginative and beautiful solution to the problem of the loss of flowers and pollinators. The B-Lines are a series of ‘insect pathways’ running through our countryside and towns, along which we are restoring and creating a series of wildflower-rich habitat stepping stones. They link existing wildlife areas together, creating a network, like a railway, that will weave across the UK.
Avon Wildlife Trust has been working with Buglife (the insect conservation charity) on the B-Lines approach since 2014, enabling us to target work to create continuous swathes of wildlife-rich habitat.
Over the past ten years we have been worked with a wide variety of private landowners and have delivered significant ecological enhancements across the region. This includes the restoration of over 170ha of wildflower-rich grassland and several nature-friendly orchards.
The next phase of B-Lines will focus on the West Mendips, between AWT’s reserves of Folly Farm and Browne’s Folly, with ambitions to scale up and expand this work. As the Nature’s Recovery Officer, you will work with farmers, landowners and communities to grow the network of habitats between these reserves. To ensure climate resilience, you will work on a variety of priority habitats including grasslands, hedgerows, planting in-filed trees and carrying out improvements to woodland edges, all of which are key to the survival of pollinating species.
As the Nature’s Recovery Officer you will:
· Support habitat improvement works on our reserves within the project area.
· Proactively identify sites, providing advice to farmers, landowners and communities, so that they can take action for nature by creating or improving nectar-rich habitats.
· Develop and lead volunteer opportunities, guided by the needs of the landowners and communities you are working with.
· Be supported by the experts at Buglife, who will provide technical advice and training, and ensure that the project is linked to the wider national B-Lines initiative and targeted species recovery where appropriate.
Responsible for
Providing habitat creation & enhancement advice to farmers/landowners and community groups.
Supervision of volunteers & placements.
Supporting habitat improvements on Nature Reserves within the project area.
Overall Purpose of Job
To support nature’s recovery through the conservation and restoration of habitats in the B-Lines project area, on the Trust’s nature reserves and the wider landscape.
Engage local communities and landowners in nature recovery projects.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Holly Lodge Centre is a unique education centre based in Richmond Park. The centre offers visitors close encounters with diverse wildlife, flora and the distinct heritage of the park. Our aim is to increase access for all to Richmond Park, specialising in working with children and adults with disabilities.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for to join us as one of the Education Centre Coordinators for our vibrant charity, which aims to inspire and educate children and adults, mostly with special educational needs, within the beautiful setting of Richmond Park.
Ideally, you’ve previous experience working with or teaching groups of children, in a formal educational setting, have great organisational/planning skills and love administration. You’ll be supporting and playing a pivotal part in the Centre’s busy education programme, helping with the day-to-day operations of the Centre, working with visiting schools/groups, volunteers and trustees. You’ll help with the delivery of the Centre’s wide range of nature and heritage activities in this extraordinary environment. Which is why we hold the Learning Outside the Classroom, award for our outstanding education sessions. If you love teaching, you will love this role.
It would be desirable if you have experience of working with or teaching children who have special educational needs and disabilities..
You will bring IT skills, be a great communicator and have some experience of using social media in a professional role.
If you’re great with people, inspiring and energising to those around you, enjoy being adaptable and prioritising work, thrive on new challenges, can creatively use social media, are highly reliable and determined to do a great job, then this is the role for you!
The employee benefits include 27 days annual leave.
The Holly Lodge Centre is an education charity, located in the heart of Richmond Park. Our aim to ensure access for all to nature. We provide e...
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A charity job 100% focused on helping people in the community
This is a part-time (28 hours per week) role in a well-established charity that would really suit someone who wants to make a difference to disabled and elderly people.
Ruils is a user-led charity based in the Richmond and Wandsworth boroughs that supports disabled children and adults and the elderly to live independently, be part of their community and to live life to the full. We support disabled people to take control of their care and support by helping them to employ their own Personal (care) Assistant (PA). A PA may help someone to get up in the morning, get ready for work or leisure activities and/or help around the house.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, results-driven person who is eager to learn and develop.
You will be someone who:
- Works in a person-centred way.
- Has great communication skills and really enjoys communicating with others.
- Enjoys helping people match their skills to what is needed.
What you are doing now:
- You may be a graduate looking to get into the charity sector.
- You might be working for or volunteering in a similar charity.
- You may be working in another role where you need to match people's skills to what is needed.
- Or you may have the skills we need from some other combination of work and volunteering.
Main duties include:
- Working with new and existing disabled clients to access suitable support for them.
- Recruiting volunteers followed by matching, on-boarding, training and managing them.
- Helping run the management of the Ruils Befriending, Active from Home Walks, and Community Group Activities, particularly in key areas of focus.
- Supporting the delivery of Ruils Health & Wellbeing Events in key areas of focus, including contacting local residents to promote the events.
- Identifying and reaching out to establish ongoing relationships with like-minded organisations to attend their health and wellbeing events in the targeted localities.
What we can offer you:
- A vibrant and interesting work environment – every day is different.
- An experienced and supportive leadership team.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Flexible working.
- Kind and caring colleagues who work as a team.
- A cycle-to-work scheme.
- A wellbeing programme, including an employee assistance programme (EAP).
We welcome applicants from all walks of life; training and mentoring are provided.
We actively encourage applications from disabled people and people with long-term health and mental health conditions.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme in that we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Please state in a cover letter if you wish us to consider you for this guaranteed interview scheme.
Please apply in writing with a cover letter and stating your current salary to Viv Sage, our HR Consultant at Better Talent, via the Apply button.
Please apply in writing with a cover letter and stating your current salary to Viv Sage, our HR Consultant at Better Talent, via the Apply button.
Summary of the Role
The Pathways Team serves to empower clients to make the journey from homelessness to belonging in community (this could include employment or other meaningful activities). The Learning & Engagement Coordinator role develops and facilitates accessible activities and skills learning, provides one-to-one support to build trust and encourage progression, and is actively involved in enabling clients to keep moving forward toward engaging with mainstream community, education, volunteering, and employment (according to abilities and needs).
In conjunction with the other members of the team and with relevant supervision, the post holder will support the Pathways Team to provide a service that is co-produced and developed with members of the Pathways Community and reflects the needs and interests of attendees. You will be passionate about ensuring that the Pathways Community remains dynamic, client-led, and solution-focused.
The Kings Arms Project was started over 30 years ago as a response to seeing people sleeping rough on the streets of Bedford. Founded on the Bi...
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Doncaster Foodbank (Trussell Trust) Ltd is offering an exciting and rewarding job opportunity to oversee our warehouse operations, leading a team of volunteers and building upon the reliable, efficient service already established by the current warehouse manager, who you will take over from as they retire from post.
We are seeking an organised, dedicated and adaptable individual with good physical fitness and sound relevant experience; Working closely with both the Project Manager and Administrator, you will liaise with centre co-ordinators, suppliers and supporters to provide effective stock control, timely transportation of collections and deliveries and ensure legislative standards in Health & Safety/Environmental Health are met, to provide high quality assistance in response to the growing demands of our service and it’s users.
Doncaster Foodbank opened in 2013 and feeds around 8000 people a year, including over 2000 children, through it’s three food bank centres. It is part of the respected Trussell Trust network of UK food banks.
Are you passionate about eliminating hunger? Have you the skills for this busy and exciting role?
To apply, please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role. Thank you.
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Doncaster Foodbank is a Christian charity that has part...
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A fundamental part of the role is ensuring individuals affected by MND receive tailored support. Your responsibilities will include leading and coordinating volunteer activities, developing branch and group capacity, and establishing new groups as needed.
A key focus will be understanding local needs and collaboratively planning, designing, and delivering support activities. You will build and maintain excellent relationships with our wonderful volunteers, care centres/networks, care co-ordinators and multi-disciplinary health and social care professionals, hospices, other partners.
We need someone who can:
- Identify and address support issues by working directly with individuals affected by MND.
- Guide collaboration within the branch and group network, fostering a supportive environment.
- Proactively manage the recruitment, selection, and induction of volunteers.
- Facilitate local learning, development, and networking opportunities for volunteers in collaboration with Association colleagues.
- Enable effective communication between volunteers, staff, and the wider Association, promoting a culture of collaboration.
This opportunity is home-based with travel requirements across North & East London.
What are we looking for?
- Experience of leading directly managed and/or coordinating self-managed groups of volunteers.
- Skills to identify, assess, and respond to support needs through a person-centred approach.
- Understanding and delivery of care and support services in the statutory, private and/or voluntary sectors including value and challenges of volunteering.
- Experience of working with vulnerable people and/or carers and families.
- Demonstrable understanding of the management of risk and safeguarding.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Recruitment Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include:
- Cycle to work
- Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience of leading directly managed and/or coordinating self-managed groups of volunteers.
- Skills to identify, assess, and respond to support needs through a person-centred approach.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
Alternative Applications
To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please email your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
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Youth Engagement & Wellbeing Service (YEWS)
We are launching an exciting new service in Cardiff supporting the emotional wellbeing needs of young people aged 16 – 25 years, who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET) and we are looking for a Co-ordinator.
What is the Youth Engagement and Wellbeing Service?
We understand that issues impacting young people's ability to engage with support have been exacerbated by the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis. YEWS is a brand-new provision that aims to deliver an integrated program of support to 16-25 year olds living in Cardiff and are facing multiple disadvantages and difficulties sustaining education and progressing into employment.
Support will be aimed at those young people who are socially excluded, isolated and experiencing issues such as low-level anxiety, social anxiety, or depression. YEWS will engage with young people using an assertive outreach approach, focusing on building strong working relationships.
YEWS will provide 1:1 and group work interventions using psycho-educational and emotional support: our holistic approach recognises the importance of overall wellbeing in enabling young people to sustain positive destinations. YEWS will help young people to develop the skills and confidence they need to move into work, training or volunteering by delivering tailored wrap-around, long-term interventions.
What does the role involve?
You will work with the CSM and ADCS to develop the service model, drawing upon expertise across the organisation and externally alongside partners in Cardiff. Support will be aimed at encouraging young people to reach their full potential by building on their existing strengths through bespoke action plans and you will ensure the service is delivered according to Barnardo's values.
You will support co-production engaging young people to shape and evaluate YEWS. Facilitating the team to deliver a range of interventions, you will also be hands on when required, such as delivering group programmes
Your main duties include:
- Completion of identified tasks on the mobilisation plan and co-ordination of ongoing delivery of the service
- Partnership working with stakeholders and partner organisations
- Co-ordination of meetings with young people to develop the service model and ensure ongoing evaluation and service review
- Supervision of staff
- Contribute to the development of evidenced based programmes and models of support in the service.
Role requirements:
- Experience of co-ordination of services supporting young people aged 16+
- Knowledge and experience of issues affecting young people who are not in education, training or employment
- Training and competence in supporting young people with mental health/wellbeing issues
- Knowledge and expereince of safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults.
- Experience of working in partnership with a range of agencies to deliver services.
You will be delivering interventions across Cardiff and will be based in Ely Family Centre.
Additional Information:
Please include as much relevant detail in your application to demonstrate how you fulfil the requirements of our Family Support Worker job role, as outlined above and in the Job Description/Personal Specification.Experience can be from previous employment, education, training, volunteering etc.
Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31.03.2025 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire on 31.05.2025.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
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Location: Full time position - Home Based in Birmingham and Solihull, with event attendance in the local area.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About the role
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity available for a home-based Community Development Co-ordinator to join our team covering the Birmingham & Solihull area, engaging with the local community. You will promote Dementia awareness across Birmingham & Solihull, with a specific aim to reduce inequalities and reach those with protected characteristics, such as through enhancing awareness, understanding, access to diagnosis and also support for people affected by dementia in groups with protected characteristics. In addition, you will work with those individuals experiencing and/or at risk of other health inequalities, e.g., through lack of access to digital technologies or those living in rural locations or those seldom heard from groups within Birmingham & Solihull.
You will actively explore new possibilities for awareness raising.
About you
- Working experience with people affected by dementia (including carers).
- Previous working knowledge of making local contacts and networking with various services and providers to offer the widest range of opportunities to those we support and the ability to build relationships within communities and local community groups.
- A non-judgmental approach and outstanding communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Experience and knowledge of working alongside volunteers and have the understanding to champion the valuable contribution volunteers bring to services.
- Able to travel independently across the required region.
- An understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage but if you have had experience supporting with other challenges this would be taken into consideration.
Person Specification
- You will be approachable and friendly.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent IT skills and ability to use Microsoft packages confidently.
- Be able to work collaboratively with other team members when required.
- Demonstrate passion and eagerness to help make a difference to help support those affected by dementia.
- An empathetic and non-judgemental approach with a commitment to equal opportunity.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.