Volunteer Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Services Coordinator to recruit, induct, train and manage volunteers (including those with additional needs) for deployment across all services in response to the needs of the organisation

Position: Volunteer Services Coordinator

Location: Mackworth, Derby

Hours: 16 hours per week – must be flexible.  Evening and weekend work will be required from time to time

Salary: £11.36 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 22 days per annum plus 8 Bank Holidays – all pro rata to hours worked, Pension scheme, flexibility on days, cycle to work scheme, birthday club

Closing Date: 30th November 2021

Interview Date: TBC – Date in December

The Role

As Volunteer Services Coordinator you will oversee the volunteer project including meeting targets, monitoring and project costs. Working closely with the team to identify volunteering roles, you will ensure the recruitment meets the identified organisational needs.

Key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Identify and pro-actively recruit volunteers
• Work with project coordinators to plan and allocate volunteers to support their services
• Lead on all aspects of the day to day administration and supervision of a team of volunteers
• Identify and celebrate volunteer achievements and successes
• Line manage Activity Support Workers on holiday contracts
• Manage any capability issues swiftly and with professionalism
• Ensure good communication between volunteers and the organisation
• Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive induction for volunteers and on on-going training/development programme
• Ensure regular, good quality, reflective 1:1 and group supervision for volunteers
• Respond appropriately to any safeguarding concerns
• Develop and facilitate disability awareness training for volunteers

About You

As Volunteer Services Coordinator, you will have the drive, integrity and enthusiasm to support the volunteering team.

You will have:

• A good level of general education
• As understanding of the needs/issues affecting disabled children/young people/young adults
• Experience of working with and mentoring volunteers
• The ability to deliver training packages to volunteers, trustees and staff
• The knowledge of safeguarding/protection of vulnerable adults and the management of risk
• Good IT skills and confidence in all Microsoft packages

You will hold a current driving licence and have your own transport and be eligible to hold a current enhanced DBS check.

About the Organisation

The charity enables disabled children and young adults to realise their full potential by empowering parents and carers, supporting them in their care of their disabled child or young adult and by providing exciting, stimulating activities for children and young adults which encourages the development of skills, whilst having fun. The organisation gives disabled children and young adults opportunities that non-disabled children take for granted and supports any family with a disabled child or young adult aged 5 to 30. The charity is able to support a child or young adult no matter what their disability as our services are person centred to meet individual needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Support, Volunteer Engagement, Volunteer Service, Volunteer Services, Volunteer Liaison, Volunteer Administrator, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Volunteer Project Leader, Disability, Children, Youth, Young People, Charity Recruitment, Charity Volunteering, Volunteering Coordinator, Volunteering Support Officer, Volunteering Services Coordinator, Volunteer Manager, Volunteering Supervisor, Volunteer Team Leader.

To manage all elements of volunteering with The Baldwin Trust. This involves assessing and meeting the needs of the Trust through the recruitment, placement, and retention of volunteers. To manage the volunteers (currently 58) and those with whom they come into contact whilst you monitor, evaluate, and accredit volunteers.

To provide guidance and assistance to the volunteer members of The Baldwin Trust in achieving a rewarding, enjoyable and progressive performance within their roles, whatever duties, and responsibilities they may accept and execute.

To organise collective and individual meetings to monitor, develop and enhance the involvement of all volunteers within the Trust and its activities.

To liaise with Trustees and the Management committee on volunteer matters and to provide regular reports to such meetings for consideration and actions.

Reporting into the Chairman.

RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Review, update and create volunteer policies and procedures including risk assessments.
• Keep up to date with legislation and policy relating to volunteering and this will include your own continuous improvement and further training if available.
• Provide reports and information to the Trustees and Management Committee on all matters pertaining to volunteers and their duties.
• Particularly, to work with the Training Officer and his/her team as to volunteer suitability and opportunities based on the needs of the Trust.
• Organise and manage rotas of volunteer support to promotional events, fairs, and festivals on behalf of the Trust.
• Create volunteer adverts and publish in appropriate communications.
• Organise “profile raising” events to attract new volunteers.

• Organise induction and training for volunteers.
• Monitor, support, motivate and accredit volunteers and their work.
• Celebrate volunteering by nominating volunteers for awards and help organise social events at which these can be celebrated.
• Offer advice and information to existing and potential volunteers through direct contact, email, and online communications.
• Complete 6 monthly Progress Reports for the grant funders of this position.

THE BENEFITS OFFERED

A remote working with attendance at our boats in the marinas from time to time and at Trustee & Management meetings.

A part time salary of £14.50 per hour, based on 15 hours a week, 46 weeks a year, on a self-employed basis.

This is a 21 month grant funded position.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Attendance at the evening Management meetings and Trustee meetings will be required. These take place on Thursday evenings, every 6 weeks and 4 times per year, respectively.

The position is subject to a formal review after 3 months by means of a Personal Appraisal Interview.

All bona fide expenses will be reimbursed upon completion of the Trusts Expense Claim form and submission of appropriate receipts.

Mileage allowance of 25p per mile is paid for travel costs.

The successful candidate must be computer literate, have good organisational skills and be used to working at a high level of communication with a diverse group of volunteers. Experience in charitable organisations will be a benefit.

A laptop, printer and mobile phone will be provided.

A DBS check and 2 references will be required if your application is successful.

You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and are organised, proactive and compassionate. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Volunteer and Peer Mentor Coordinator.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

We are looking for someone like you to join our service in Derby which will provide personalised, flexible and targeted community based support for people with mental health needs. Working closely with the Team Manager, you will create partnership links to identify what peer networks already exist in the area and gauge where there may be interest to get involved. You will undertake a variety of tasks including: help to set up and develop peer support groups, recruit and manage volunteers to support the service which will include induction, mentoring and training, coordinate Recovery Education Workshops and develop partnerships. It’s a challenging role but one in which your creativity and enthusiasm will have every chance to shine.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field, or similar. What is for certain is that you’re self-motivated, work well under pressure and know how to connect with people at all levels. You’ve also got the confidence needed to come up with new ideas to develop the service and the communication skills to promote it locally. Strong IT skills – email, internet and MS Office - are also needed.

The salary for this post is £19,206.00 per annum, with progression to £20,216.00 per annum (pro-rata 22.5 hours per week).

This is a permanent part-time role requiring the post holder to work 22.5 hours per week.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?

We are looking for a fantastic new member of our team to join us as a Volunteer & Community Coordinator, working alongside refugees to support them to integrate into life in the UK through volunteering and awareness-raising.

This new role brings together volunteer management and community engagement into one, and working with both our delivery team and our fundraising and communications team, the successful candidate being responsible for:

• Developing volunteering within Upbeat Communities through the recruitment, training and management of volunteers across all projects within the organisation
• Promoting volunteering among refugee communities and supporting those we work with to access volunteering opportunities (both with Upbeat Communities and other organisations)
• Building relationships with churches, community organisations, charities, education providers and statutory services to introduce them to the work of Upbeat Communities and explore opportunities for partnership working
• Coordinating training and awareness-raising sessions to partner organisations around the needs of those seeking sanctuary in the UK and ways to support their welcome and integration

Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate would need to hold a full UK driving licence, have access to their own transport, and be willing to travel across Derby and Derbyshire, with occasional travel to Lincolnshire.

About You.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who can help us develop our volunteering offer for both settled communities and those seeking sanctuary.

Are you passionate about the role volunteers can play in bringing community transformation?

Do you thrive on working with people, helping to empower them to use their skills and experiences to bring about change?

Are you a confident communicator, able to work with a range of different audiences including churches, education providers, statutory organisations and those from a refugee background

Do you understand how to engage with faith communities, in particular churches (leaders and congregations) in order to develop relationships and promote volunteer opportunities?

Are you comfortable travelling across the region to engage with volunteers and deliver training and awareness in different settings?

Are you an excellent planner, able to work to tight deadlines, whilst being comfortable with change and flexibility?

Are you committed to standing alongside refugees, providing welcome and support as they rebuild their lives as well as listening and learning from those who remain resilient in the face of great difficulty?

Please view the Job Description for full details of the role including main duties and responsibilities, along with the person specification.

We are looking for a Law Programme Coordinator who is passionate about upReach's mission to improve social mobility in the UK and is excited by the prospect of delivering a personalised programme of support to students seeking to enter the legal sector. 

upReach is an award-winning charity working to create equal opportunities for students across the UK. We help university students from less-advantaged backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.

As a Law Programme Coordinator, you would be working specifically on our Law Springboard Programme and so working solely with students with a career interest in law. As part of your role, you will work closely with our students (who we call Associates) and Partner Employers. You will help build general commercial awareness among our Associates by delivering video forums and 1-to-1s, as well as provide them with application support. 

Role: Law Programme Coordinator 
Location: London, Manchester, Bristol, Nottingham, or Newcastle
Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm 
Start date: As soon as possible
Duration: 12-month contact 
Salary: £23,000 plus £1,000 London-weighting if based in London
Application deadline: 5pm 29th November. Early applications are encouraged as we may appoint before the closing date
 

Ideal candidates for this role would either have experience as a solicitor or barrister or have already secured a Training Contract. 

Essential skills/experience:

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems 

2. Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage a varied workload

3. At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)

4. University degree (2:1 or higher) in any discipline, or equivalent experience

5. Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently

6. Excellent communication skills and strong written English

7. Ability to engage and communicate confidently with undergraduates, corporate volunteers (mentors) and employers via phone, email, and in person

Desired skills/experience:

1. Knowledge of the graduate labour market in the UK and experience supporting individuals through an application process 

2. Knowledge of how law firms work and operate 

3. Strong negotiation skills and experience in roles requiring influence 

4. Experience working in the legal sector or law related roles

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for developing and managing NEP’s Green Grants Local Authority Delivery Scheme and operations for NEP's other affordable warmth services. The position requires a motivated and intelligent person with a solid work ethic and track history of project management. You will collaborate with public and private sector organisations to ensure the successful implementation and delivery of projects.

The successful candidate will lead a team to promote the installation of energy saving measures, also the provision of financial and wellbeing services to address fuel poverty for vulnerable households.

Deliver training courses also presentations/workshops to staff, key stakeholders and community groups.

Implement and review operational procedures.

Maintain partnerships with external agencies (e.g., local authorities, energy companies, contractors).

Must have a comprehensive understanding of current domestic energy policy to confidently promote it to clients. 

Set up reporting systems to provide progress updates internally and externally.

Barnardo's delivers a wide range of services supporting children, young people and their families, and the successful candidate will provide operational management across two services currently delivered by Barnardo's in Nottinghamshire:

* The Butterfly Service which provides support to children who have life-limiting conditions and their families
* The Ranby Prison Family Service, which provides support to prisoners in relation to promoting contact with their family and facilitates positive family interaction during prison visits.

The post provides the opportunity to combine operational management with some direct delivery of support to prisoners around family relationships. We are looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about providing excellent services for children and their families to lead our small but dedicated staff team.

Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to October 2022 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 in October 2022.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

About Barnardo's

At Barnardo's we believe in children - no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's.

Our basis and values

Family Support Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for an Information, Advice and Family Support Worker to develop and maintain a high quality information, advice and family support service and to support a diverse group of parents/carers.

Position: Information, Advice and Family Support Worker 

Location: Uttoxeter Road, Derby

Hours: 18 hours per week (to include one fixed day spent in the Ronnie McKeith Centre 9.30am-3.30pm)

Salary: £11.36 per hour

Contract: Permanent – Subject to funding, there is currently Lottery funding for this role until October 2024

Benefits: 22 days per annum plus 8 Bank Holidays – all pro rata to hours worked, Pension scheme, flexibility on days, cycle to work scheme, birthday club

Closing Date: 30th November 2021

Interview Date: TBC – Date during December

The Role

As Information, Advice and Family Support Worker you will provide information, advice and support to parents/carers of disabled children individually and in group sessions.

Key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Signpost parents/carers to appropriate services for their whole family
• Supporting parents/carers to access and engage with services as appropriate
• To hold a small caseload of families who need early intervention support
• Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with staff working with disabled children and their families employed by other local agencies
• Develop a high level of knowledge of local services
• Facilitate a comprehensive range of well supported parent support groups across the area
• Supporting and directing volunteers to provide peer support and help with group activities
• Collating and reporting on relevant statistical and other performance information
• Working with parents/carers to continually improve the service

About You

As Information, Advice and Family Support Worker, you will have the drive, integrity and enthusiasm to support the parents/carers and volunteering team and will have a genuine understanding of the issues that face disabled children, young people and their families.

You will have:

• Previous experience of working with parents and carers of disabled children
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of working with sensitive/confidential information
• Experience of providing information and advice
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• A basic understanding of services available to disabled children and their carers and an understanding of the legal framework for the provision of services to disabled children and their parents/carers

You will hold a current driving licence and have your own transport and be eligible to hold a current enhanced DBS check.

About the Organisation

The charity enables disabled children and young adults to realise their full potential by empowering parents and carers, supporting them in their care of their disabled child or young adult and by providing exciting, stimulating activities for children and young adults which encourages the development of skills, whilst having fun. The organisation gives disabled children and young adults opportunities that non-disabled children take for granted and supports any family with a disabled child or young adult aged 5 to 30. The charity is able to support a child or young adult no matter what their disability as our services are person centred to meet individual needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Carers Centre Family Support Worker, Family Support, Family Support- Children’s Social Workers, Schools Family Support Worker, Youth and Family Support Worker, Early Help and Initial Assessment Family Support Worker, Children and Family Support Worker, Support Worker Disability, Support Worker Family, Parent and Child Support Worker, Family Advice Worker, Family Advice and Support Officer.

You’ve got an in-depth understanding of mental health issues and substantial experience of working in a Social Care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Service Manager.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to manage the day-to-day running of our Derby City Community Based Mental Health, Peer Support and Recovery Service, delivering in line with our values and recovery focused approach. Here, we provide personalised, community based support for people living with mental ill health, tailoring our support to each individuals needs, preferences, strengths and aspirations. Central to our support is the belief that sustainable recovery is possible for everyone.

In this vital front line management role, you’ll be responsible for everything from the day‐to‐day management of service contracts and staff, budgets and client caseloads. We’ll also rely on you to develop a service/location training and development plan and look after the service’s budget. You will support and manage volunteer coordinators, as well as mental health recovery workers. Managing all aspects of risk will be important too, as will ensuring data entry onto our MI and reporting systems is accurate and timely. In short, you’ll do everything you can to make sure the quality of the service we provide is nothing less than exceptional.

To succeed, you’ll need significant knowledge and experience of working in mental health and undertaking risk assessments. You will be solution focused and outcome driven, with a firm but inclusive, open and encouraging management style, lots of tact and diplomacy and the ability to lead by example. You must have excellent interpersonal skills, working with both our internal and external partners and all stakeholders. We’ll also be looking for a flexible approach to working hours and a willingness to participate in an on call rota. Adept at managing conflicting demands and priorities, motivating staff and delegating work also comes naturally to you. And, if you have a relevant professional qualification to go with your impressive experience, even better.

The post-holder should have previous experience of working within mental health.

The salary for this role is £24,606.00 with potential progression up to £25,901.00 per annum.

This is a permanent role and will require the post-holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

Please note that it is essential that both a  CV and personal statement are submitted in application. Applicants who do not include both will not be considered.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits?

Are you looking for the most interesting retail job on the high street?

Can you bring creativity, great communication skills, passion for helping our customers and your team, and deliver great sales results?

If so, then this is the role for you!

Retail Operations and Shop Manager – Loughborough

Hours - 37.5 hours per week to include regular Saturdays

Salary - £22,330 per annum

Driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

If you are truly customer service focused, thrive on a challenge, enjoy working with a diverse group of people and want to take responsibility for the success of your own shop, then our role at Rainbow’ flagship Loughborough shop could be perfect for you.

As well as managing the Loughborough shop you will play a vital role as second in command to the Head of Retail, providing valuable support to our network of shops throughout the East Midlands helping them to maximise income and ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

With a varied and ever-changing stock profile, you can enjoy the hands-on involvement of sorting, processing, displaying and selling donated items alongside our own range of Rainbows merchandise. You will take responsibility for the management of the shop, coming up with ideas for generating donated goods and increasing income. You will present a professional face of the charity on the high street, lead and develop a team of volunteers and use your initiative to maximise the income of the shop.

This role is perfect for someone looking to use their drive, passion for retail, initiative and management skills to raise vital funds for the East Midland’s only hospice for Children and Young People. Alongside a friendly and supportive place to work, Rainbows will offer you excellent professional training to ensure you achieve your potential within a successful and busy retail portfolio.

To be successful in this exciting and varied role you will have retail experience at a management level. You will have the relevant skills to exceed customer and donor expectations, and the drive to influence the continued success of this shop.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential as you will be expected to travel to all our stores across the region.

Rainbows is a local East Midlands charity dedicated to providing family support and direct care for Children & Young People who have life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. Every year we need to raise funds to ensure we continue to make a difference and our retail shops are an important part of this.

Closing date for applications: 8th December 2021.

Rainbows is an equal opportunities employer.

Regional Development Officer (East Midlands)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2022, Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Location: Home-based contract in either Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, or Oxfordshire
Salary: £33,273 - £37,839 per annum plus car and broadband allowance
Salary Band: Band E, Level 2
Department: Community Networks

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research, and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The role of Regional Development Officer (East Midlands) is one of 9 Regional Development Officers within our new Regional Development team which is part of our wider Community Networks team.

As part of the Regional Development team your role will be to develop our local community presence across the East Midlands of England, developing awareness of and engagement with the MS community by the wider community.

As a Regional Development Officer, you’ll support our local volunteer groups to develop new partnerships, share good practice, respond to local need and engage with the wider community. This includes the development of events and services, with MS professionals and local groups where appropriate, to engage the community in our work.

You’ll play an important role working in partnership with our local group volunteers and the MS Community to incorporate their needs and views into our work and will provide guidance and support to our local volunteers when developing local group services.

The role also focuses on developing our connections with communities we currently under-engage with and to support the development of informal groups within the MS community, and our relationship with them.

The post-holder will have experience of working alongside end-users in the coproduction of services or activities, and a commitment to the principles of coproduction; experience of managing the delivery of activity plans in partnership with volunteers, as well as experience of partnership working to improve local services and outcomes for beneficiaries.

The post will cover the following areas: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, and Oxfordshire.

As this role covers large geographical areas, you’ll need to hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

We’re in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 6th December 2021
Interview Date: Wednesday 15th December 2021

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity. We’d be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form on our website and submit it with your application.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

No agencies please.

Activity Support Worker

We have an exciting opportunity for an Activity Support Worker to support children/younger adults in line with their needs and abilities at activities.

Position: Activity Support Worker

Location: Derby

Hours: Contracts from 20 hours per week (includes evenings and weekends) or holiday only contracts 126 hours a year working 12 x 6 hour days in the summer, 3 x 6 hour days at Christmas and 6 x 6 hour days at Easter as a minimum

Salary: £9.33 - £9.79 hour per hour

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 22 days per annum plus 8 Bank Holidays – all pro rata to hours worked, Pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, birthday club, free parking at our sites

Closing Date: 30th November 2021

Interview Date: TBC – Date during December

The Role

As Activity Support Worker you will stimulate the child/younger adult with play activities and social activities in the community.

Key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Supporting children/young adults with disabilities in group settings or on a one to one basis
• To liaise as appropriate with the child/younger adult and their parents/carers
• To undertake basic care functions for children/younger adult where appropriate
• To work with club staff when considering appropriate integrated and specialist activities
• To report any developments or concerns about particular children
• To provide information to the staff team concerning resources, provision and perceived needs of disabled children/younger adult in South Derbyshire

About You

As Activity Support Worker, you will have the drive, integrity and enthusiasm to support the volunteering team.

You will have:

• Have experience of working with children or young adults
• Have an understanding of the needs of disabled children/younger adults and their families
• Be able to work unsupervised
• Have good communication skills
• Have a basic knowledge and understanding of safety, personal hygiene and food hygiene.
• Have a genuine interest in children/younger adults, enjoy spending time with them and helping them to develop to their full potential. Be able to work in a non-judgemental way and have an understanding of equal opportunities
• Ability to complete written and computerised records – guidance will be given
• Have a good sense of fun.
• Must be flexible as evening and weekend working will be required for this post
• Be prepared to undertake appropriate training

You will hold a current driving licence and have your own transport and be eligible to hold a current enhanced DBS check.

About the Organisation

The charity enables disabled children and young adults to realise their full potential by empowering parents and carers, supporting them in their care of their disabled child or young adult and by providing exciting, stimulating activities for children and young adults which encourages the development of skills, whilst having fun. The organisation gives disabled children and young adults opportunities that non-disabled children take for granted and supports any family with a disabled child or young adult aged 5 to 30. The charity is able to support a child or young adult no matter what their disability as our services are person centred to meet individual needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Carers Centre Family Support Worker, Family Support, Family Support- Children’s Social Workers, Schools Family Support Worker, Youth and Family Support Worker, Early Help and Initial Assessment Family Support Worker, Children and Family Support Worker, Support Worker Disability, Support Worker Family, Parent and Child Support Worker, Family Advice Worker, Family Advice and Support Officer, Activities Support Worker, Activities Co-ordinator, Activities Coordinator - Care Home, Activities Coordinator – Children, Activities Coordinator – Family, Well Being and Activities Coordinator.

VIY Project Manager 

Job specification

About Volunteer It Yourself (VIY)

VIY combines volunteering and DIY by challenging young people aged 14-24 to learn trade and building skills, on the job, by helping to refurbish and transform youth and community facilities in need of essential improvements (e.g. youth clubs, community centres, sports clubs, and arts, music and cultural venues).

The majority of young people who take part and benefit are disengaged or excluded from mainstream education and training, at risk of disengagement, and/or unemployed.

VIY participants are mentored by professional tradespeople and gain vocational skills accreditations as well as access to further training, work placement and apprenticeship opportunities with local providers and employers beyond the project.

VIY launched in 2011 and, to date, over 650 youth and community buildings across England and Wales have been repaired/refurbished, involving 12,000 young people and 1,100 trade skills mentors, with 4,500 young people gaining a City & Guilds accreditation.

VIY is scaling rapidly, reaching and benefitting even more young people and communities with the support of our partners, including Travis Perkins, Dulux, Local Authorities, City Councils, GLA, Sport England, Postcode Lottery, Youth Futures Foundation and other grant funders and commissioners. As such, we are now looking for driven and ambitious Project Managers to join the team at this exciting stage.

Job purpose

VIY has been funded through the Community Renewal Fund to deliver multiple local community projects in partnership with three local authorities.  The Fund is designed to help pilot programmes and new approaches in local communities to invest in people and boost skills.  Between now and July 2022, VIY will be helping over 1000 young people at risk of marginalisation, by supporting them to learn and apply vocational construction skills whilst breathing life back into buildings at the heart of communities in Nottingham/ Nottinghamshire and Norfolk.

To deliver this exciting programme, VIY is looking to recruit Project Managers to manage multiple projects between January 2022 and July 2022. 

We are looking for people with a minimum of three years’ experience in project management, who are excited about shaping an extraordinary offer for young people to help regenerate their communities and shape their futures. The right candidate will be an organised and passionate person with a proactive, hands-on attitude and the ability to cultivate relationships, motivate and influence people, spot opportunities and solve problems.  Multi-tasking and managing multiple projects simultaneously will be an essential requirement.

VIY is fast moving and challenging and this role will require energy, determination and flexibility.

The role

Accountable to: VIY Programme Director

Location: VIY is looking for Project Managers who are based in Nottinghamshire and Norfolk, or who are willing to regularly travel to/across the county.

Duties

• Lead on the set-up and delivery of individual VIY projects on-the-ground, including the engagement of clubs, the management of trade skills mentors, project logistics and the overall building and youth outcomes of the project

• Work with the Youth Engagement team to ensure appropriate identification, support and progressions of young people onto the projects and beyond

• Scope project works with support from VIY’s Lead Mentor team, Project Management team and Construction Manager and develop appropriate budgets

• Engage with key partners such as Travis Perkins, Dulux and Toolstation to source materials and tools for the project

• Work with VIY’s Lead Mentor team, Project Management team and health and safety support to ensure a high standard of safety is maintained across these projects

• Track and report on delivery-focused outcomes/milestones (e.g. no. of projects, no. of young people and trade skills mentors taking part, no. of accreditations and progressions achieved)

• Day-to-day communication with Lead Mentors

• Support implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans, including the use of our Salesforce CRM

• Liaise with Communications Manager to identify positive comms opportunities relating to young people/ volunteers/ mentors

• Regularly travel to project sites as part of the process of scoping and managing the project throughout its duration

For full job description is attached to this advert.

We are recruiting for 2 new members of our team to join us as Refugee Integration Workers. One role is based in Derby and the other is based in Lincoln.

Upbeat Communities delivers several services to welcome refugees and work alongside them to rebuild their lives. We are looking to recruit two staff members who will offer support across a number of our projects. Much of your time will be spent working on the refugee resettlement scheme, but you will also be expected to support across other projects (depending on location):

Refugee resettlement takes place across Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Over the past 5 years, Upbeat Communities has welcome and played a key part in the resettlement of Syrian refugees in partnership with local authorities in both counties. This role has included supporting families to apply for universal credit and set up bank accounts, registering with GPs and local schools in addition to integrating into their local community. More recently we have taken on responsibility for the resettlement of Afghan families in both regions.

Our Welcome Boxes project matches volunteers with newly arrived individuals and families seeking sanctuary. Volunteers make home visits and deliver a welcome box and initiate an opportunity to provide befriending, information and signposting to those that require it. Volunteers also connect new arrivals into activities provided by Upbeat Communities such as English classes, social activities, and Upbeat Women.

Host Derby offers temporary accommodation for destitute asylum seekers and refugees with volunteer hosts in their own homes, offering a lifeline for vulnerable individuals. Hosts are supported to welcome an individual in their home, from a few days to a few months. Guests are supported to access the right help and re-engage with the asylum system and move on with their lives. All hosts will receive training and will be matched with the right person who needs their support. 

Our Integration Hub provides a range of activities to support the integration of asylum seekers and refugees in Derby, including English classes, social activities, community meals, training, and skills development.

Upbeat Women is a peer support group for refugee women living in Derby, providing a safe space to come together for training, creative sessions, skills sharing, advice and guidance.

Upbeat Kids provides holiday activities for primary aged children from refugee backgrounds.

About You.

The successful candidates will have a positive attitude and play an important part in delivering the best possible support to those we work with. You will be committed to, and actively demonstrate, our Christian values, ethos and practice in order to achieve our vision – to see thriving positive communities where every refugee can contribute and make the most of opportunities.

Are you a passionate advocate, ensuring those you work with are able to access the right support and entitlements?

Do you understand the rights of those recently arrived in the UK through both asylum and resettlement routes in regard to benefits, healthcare, schooling and housing?

Are you committed to empowerment, recognising the importance it plays in the lives of refugees as they rebuild their lives?

Are you comfortable travelling across the region to support families integrate in their local community?

Are you an excellent planner, able to work to tight deadlines, whilst being comfortable with change and flexibility?

Are you committed to standing alongside refugees, providing welcome and support as they rebuild their lives as well as listening and learning from those who remain resilient in the face of great difficulty?

Due to the nature of the work, you would need to hold a full UK driving licence, have access to your own transport, and be willing to travel across Derby and Derbyshire/ Lincoln and Lincolnshire to provide support to refugee and evacuee families.

Please view the Job Description for full details of the role including main duties and responsibilities, along with the person specification.