Volunteer coordinator jobs

This is a flexible, relationship-led role for someone who loves being out in the community, opening doors, inspiring supporters and turning local goodwill into long-term income to support seriously ill children and their families.

We are looking for an ambitious, energetic and relationship-focused Regional Community Fundraiser to join our fundraising team and grow sustainable support across Sussex. Working from home and spending significant time within your region, you will act as the face of the charity locally, engaging individuals, community groups, schools, local businesses and volunteers.

This is a flexible, relationship-led role for someone who loves being out in the community, opening doors, inspiring supporters and turning local goodwill into long-term income to support seriously ill children and their families.

We are looking for an ambitious, energetic and relationship-focused Regional Community Fundraiser to join our fundraising team and grow sustainable support across Surrey. Working from home and spending significant time within your region, you will act as the face of the charity locally, engaging individuals, community groups, schools, local businesses and volunteers.

Bow Church is looking for an organised, proactive and relational Operations Coordinator to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day life, ministry and mission of our church community.

Bow Church is a vibrant community seeking out the abundant life of following Jesus, encountering the Spirit and growing in the Bible – and helping others in Bow to come, belong, serve, give and grow within that story.

Working closely with the Rector and other leaders, you’ll coordinate the practical rhythms of church life, maintain the systems, communication and organisation that enable the life of the church to flourish, help oversee our buildings, events and governance, and support volunteers, ministry leaders and staff.

This is a varied and rewarding role that would suit someone who enjoys helping people, systems and activities work well together. You’ll need strong organisational and interpersonal skills, good judgement and the ability to move confidently between practical administration, relationship-building and day-to-day problem-solving.

This is a permanent, flexible three-day-per-week role (21 hours), including some Sundays and occasional evenings as part of the normal rhythm of church life. Salary: £19,200–£21,600 per annum (£32,000–£36,000 FTE), depending on experience.

There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

For information on this and any other vacancies and to get more of a sense of who we are, please visit: www.bow.church/work-with-us

Help build meaningful relationships with communities most impacted by the criminal legal system and ensure their voices inform research, policy and advocacy.

We're looking for a Community Engagement Coordinator to join UNJUST and support the development and delivery of community engagement activities that amplify lived experience, build trust, raise awareness and contribute to our research, policy and advocacy aims.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you'll build and maintain relationships with community groups, grassroots organisations and individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system. You'll design and deliver engagement events, facilitate workshops and listening sessions, promote opportunities for community members to get involved in UNJUST's work and help develop creative, ethical ways of gathering and sharing lived experience stories.

The role also includes co-creating programmes and materials with communities, supporting content creation for social media, recruiting interns and volunteers from impacted communities, and representing UNJUST in relevant forums, networks and coalitions.

We're looking for someone with experience in community engagement, organising or outreach, strong relationship-building and communication skills, and an understanding of racial justice and the UK criminal justice system. You'll be committed to UNJUST's mission, values and anti-racist working practices, and be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively.

UNJUST is committed to tackling systemic racism and discriminatory processes, policy and practices within the criminal legal system. We work at the intersection of lived experience, research, law, advocacy and community power to expose the root causes of injustice, reimagine equitable systems and bring about transformative outcomes. Our work centres the voices of those most impacted and is guided by our values of realism, empathy, visionary thinking, activism, collaboration and trust.

We are seeking a passionate and organised Social Media and Marketing Coordinator to join our dynamic team in a freelance role. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to making a positive impact. As the Social Media and Marketing Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting our social media initiatives, ensuring that our organisation continues to grow and achieve its mission. 

Are you someone who can bring calm to chaos, creativity to crisis, and leadership to a team supporting people at their most vulnerable? 

We are launching an exciting new service which will aid in de-escalating individuals in a state of crisis which is excaberated or influenced by gambling related behaviours, and we are looking for a Project Coordinator to help shape the service from the ground up. 

This is your chance to lead a small, passionate team of support workers and volunteers to build innovative peer‑led spaces, and support individuals navigating the complex intersection of gambling, mental health, and crisis. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, love community‑driven work, and want to make a real difference, this role is for you.

What You’ll Lead & Create:

• Empower a diverse team of support workers and volunteers

• Working and collaborating with senior managers and stakeholders, including commissioners

• De‑escalate mental health crises with confidence, compassion, and creativity

• Hold your own caseload, offering bespoke 1:1 support around gambling, mental health, finances, housing and more

• Co‑produce psychoeducation workshops that explore root causes of gambling behaviours

• Build safe, meaningful peer‑led spaces for loved ones and affected others

• Drive outreach across Hounslow, connecting communities to support

• Collaborate with NHS, Public Health and internal teams to create an integrated, holistic service

• Lead safeguarding with confidence, ensuring every interaction is safe, ethical and well‑documented

What we're looking for

You’re autonomous, creative, and calm under pressure. You’ve worked in mental health and addiction settings, you understand safeguarding, and you’re ready to lead. You bring empathy, flexibility, and a non‑judgemental approach to every conversation.

• Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services

• Minimum of 1 year working with those impacted by addiction

• Minimum of 1 year of line management

• Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children

Benefits of working with us

• Contributory pension — A solid pension that supports your future while you support others

• Generous annual leave — 25 days plus bank holidays, rising each year up to 30 days

• Mind Mental Health Day — a day off for your birthday  

• Perkbox wellness hub — Rewards, discounts and wellbeing tools to keep you feeling your best

• Cycle to Work — Save money, stay active and make your commute greener

• Flexible working — Balance life and work with supportive flexibility

• Employee Assistance Programme — Free counselling and confidential support whenever you need it

• Paid medical appointment time — Take care of your health without losing pay

• Training & development — Grow your skills with ongoing learning and professional support

• Mind Federated Network resources — Access shared training, expertise and tools from the wider Mind community

Please find a full JD and Person Specification attached to the ad. 

Location: Office based – Northmead House, Northmead Road, Creekmoor, Poole BH17 7RP

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £27,050

Contract: Permanent

About CAN – Why work for us?

In every community, people are supported by strong local charities and groups that make a real difference to everyday lives. When these organisations are well supported and well connected, communities are healthier, fairer and more resilient.

CAN exists to make that happen.

When you work with CAN, you are strengthening hundreds of local charities, empowering thousands of volunteers and supporting joined up local action that improves outcomes for people, communities and the system as a whole.

Stronger charities. Healthier communities. Better lives.

At CAN, we strengthen and champion local charities, community groups and volunteers so they can make a bigger difference in people's lives. We're looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused Office Administration Coordinator to help keep our organisation running smoothly and effectively.

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of CAN, combining office management, communications, event coordination and facilities support. You'll be the welcoming face of the organisation and play a key role in supporting our team to deliver impact across communities.

We're flexible on the number of hours and can consider both part-time and full-time applications. However, the successful candidate must be able to work from our Poole office at least three days per week Tuesday to Thursday inclusive.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has strong administration and organisational skills
• Is confident managing multiple priorities
• Enjoys working with people and creating a positive experience for colleagues, volunteers and visitors
• Has excellent communication and IT skills
• Shares our values of collaboration, compassion, integrity and respect

If you're looking for a role where your skills will directly support stronger communities and better lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Together, we CAN make a difference.

We offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including a contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus all bank holidays, Care First confidential wellbeing support, season train ticket loan or parking permit and much more.

Deadline for applications: Midday 11th August

We will let you know by end of day on 12th August if you are invited for an interview.

Interview date: 20th August 2026

Interview Location: Community Action Network, Northmead House, Northmead Road, Creekmoor, Poole BH17 7RP

Start date: As soon as possible, subject to satisfactory references.

Apply now!

Title: Head of Operations

Responsible to: CEO

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 FT (depending on experience and qualifications)

Based: Willesden, NW10 2JR; Haringey borough (including Hornsey, N8 9LP and Tottenham Hale, N17 9FU) + other locations if required

Contract: Permanent (subject to continuation of funding)

Please Note: Enhanced DBS check will be required

JOB OVERVIEW

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, every day, to people from all walks of life? Do you want to use your operational management experience to have a tangible impact in the community? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced team leader looking to take on a meaningful new career challenge to join the Brent Irish Advisory Service (BIAS) as Head of Operations.

The Head of Operations oversees all of BIAS’s projects, managing a small, high-performing team of project coordinators and frontline advice and community-support staff to ensure that we provide the highest-quality service to our clients. You will need to have demonstrable team-management experience, strong people and communication skills, and a willingness to take a hands-on approach to project delivery, along with excellent organisational and strategic abilities to ensure that projects are delivered sustainably, effectively and efficiently.

In 2025, BIAS expanded its successful Brent-based advice service and active ageing clubs into Haringey borough. The Head of Operations will take the lead on further building and developing the new services in Haringey, ensuring that we replicate our excellent quality of service, strong record of positive outcomes and loyal service-user base.

This is a key role within the BIAS senior leadership team, which will give you the opportunity to have a direct impact on shaping the organisation’s future strategy and direction.

KEY WORK AREAS AND MAIN DUTIES

Staff management

• Manage a team of five project coordinators and five front-line staff to ensure effective delivery and monitoring of BIAS’s core welfare and housing advice, active ageing, volunteering and befriending projects, which support over 900 people per year.
• Manage HR procedures, including employment contracts, probation assessment, leave administration, staff supervision, performance management and exit procedures.
• Conduct recruitment procedures where needed, and supervise the onboarding process for new joiners.
• Oversee training and development needs and budgets.
• Ensure good teamwork and lines of communication between staff, including by chairing regular staff meetings.
• Create a positive working environment in which equity and diversity are promoted and staff can do their best.

Project management

• Project-manage the further development of new advice and active ageing services in Haringey borough.
• Take the lead on promotion and marketing of BIAS’s services, including by representing the charity to partner organisations and at external events.
• Contribute to the organisation and running of regular community and fundraising events.
• Deputise for the Advice Services Manager where needed, supporting the welfare and housing advisers with complex casework, forward planning and client management.
• Support the Active Ageing Coordinators and volunteer teams wherever needed with the day-to-day running of the active ageing clubs.

Quality and service delivery

• Oversee quality-assurance procedures in line with the Advice Quality Standard (AQS), and spearhead biannual renewal of BIAS’s AQS accreditation.
• Oversee running of BIAS’s volunteer project in line with the Investing in Volunteers quality accreditation standards.
• Serve as internal data protection officer, monitoring GDPR compliance, managing risk and responding to any potential data breaches.
• Serve as BIAS safeguarding lead, ensuring that safeguarding policies and training are kept up to date, and that all safeguarding concerns are appropriately addressed.
• Work with the Fundraising and Communications Manager to administer the BIAS website and implement BIAS’s social media strategy.
• Administer BIAS’s IT and client management systems (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, BrightHR, Lamplight CRM), coordinating training, updates and troubleshooting.

Operational leadership

• Advise the CEO on all staffing and service-delivery issues.
• Monitor and report on service delivery, including through monthly advice and volunteer-project reports, quarterly Board reports and regular funder reports.
• Carry out regular reviews of BIAS’s annual business plan, risk register, five-year strategy and internal policies and procedures, providing recommendations to the CEO and Board of Trustees on strategic direction.
• Research and secure funding from grant-making organisations, ensuring BIAS’s future financial sustainability.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager and CEO on budgeting, grant monitoring, cashflow and financial authorisation.

These are the basic duties required of the Head of Operations. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible and you may be required from time to time to perform other reasonable duties which are required for the efficient running of the organisation. We will also offer training opportunities to support your career development.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. This role will be based in our advice offices and club venues in Willesden and Haringey but there may be some options for flexible working (e.g. one day per week from home). Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

ABOUT BIAS

BIAS is a local charity which has supported England’s largest Irish community in Brent for almost fifty years. We deliver our support through our welfare and housing advice service, our active ageing clubs, our volunteer project and our befriending scheme. We raise over £2 million in extra income for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged every year and have over 7000 attendances at our club services. BIAS has recently expanded into Haringey borough and has exciting plans to further develop its project scope and geographical reach, supported by sustainable and diversified grant funding, including from Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter. The deadline for applications is 29th August 2026 but we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as interviews may be carried out on a rolling basis.

Are you an excellent communicator who is able to motivate and empower others?

We are looking for new team members to join our service supporting Carers across Havering to improve their health and wellbeing, and access wider support that meets their needs.

This is a great opportunity to support local communities, working with Adult Carers and Young Adult Carers and helping them to make informed choices, build confidence, sustain their independence, and access support that meets their individual needs. You will carry out assessments to understand people’s individual circumstances and level of need, working together to co-produce support plans. This will involve meeting Carers in community settings and conducting home visits. The team also facilities coffee mornings and activities offering Carers opportunities for peer support and to take a break from caring.

You’ll build on your local knowledge to signpost and facilitate access for Carers to support services, including financial and benefit advice, housing, health and safety home systems, and leisure and social activities. You will support the development of escalation plans so that Carers are prepared for unforeseen circumstances that would impact negatively on ability to care.

We have a part-time role available (22.5 hours), and applicants should have relevant personal or professional experience of working with Carers and/or vulnerable adults in a relevant sector. It’s essential that you are confident using IT and maintaining excellent records. You’ll need a practical understanding of barriers faced by Carers, and an awareness of cultural differences and access to services.

Due to the area covered by the service, you will need a valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Apply today!

We offer our employees:

· Inclusive values-based environment

· Competitive remuneration package

· Workplace pension scheme

· Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

· Carers Leave

· Opportunities for hybrid working

· Benenden Health Care

· Death in Service Benefit

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme

· Development opportunities

· and more

Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.

Location: On-site at our South London Centre

Interviews: 11/08 - face-to-face in our South London Centre

For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our careers site. 

The King's Trust believes all young people should have the chance to succeed, they are the key to a positive and prosperous future. The young people we help, face a range of challenges, our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive, and society can prosper.

We are looking for a Centre Coordinator to join our team in our South London Centre on a 12-month fixed-term basis. In this role, you will provide a warm and welcoming reception for young people, staff, and visitors over the phone and in person, so if you are approachable, passionate, and non-judgemental, this could be your role.

You will indirectly support young people by ensuring that our Centre operates safely and efficiently. You will be responsible for managing delivery space, facilities compliance and controlling office equipment and supplies. Having previous administrative experience is beneficial but not essential.

To be successful in this role, you must have a good understanding of the challenges young people within our target groups face, to assist them when they arrive in our Centre. In this role no two days are the same, you get to be involved with many different functions of the Trust and interact with everyone who works in the Centre, this is why planning and organisation skills are a must.

If you are up for a challenge and enjoy working in a team, we would love to hear from you!

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Centre Coordinators? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Centre Coordinators! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 4095

ABOUT US
The Launchpad Collective (TLC) is a charity supporting refugee job seekers to become work ready and connect with inclusive employers. We are values-led, steered by lived experience, and committed to equity and empowerment.
We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of seeking sanctuary in the UK. 

ROLE PURPOSE
You'll be the main point of contact for clients throughout their Tailored Support journey. This involves making sure they feel part of the TLC family, understand each stage of their support, and always know who to turn to with a problem. Additionally,
you’ll be growing and developing TLC's Tailored Support department. Lived experience of the challenges clients face is central to the role, helping you offer the understanding and encouragement clients need to keep going through setbacks.

Training Coordinator

Location: Cathedral House, Westminster Bridge Rd, London, SE1 7HY

Reports to: Director of Youth

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £32,000

The Youth Ministry Training Coordinator is responsible for the development and delivery of a youth ministry training programme across the Archdiocese.

This includes coordinating a structured formation course (in partnership with external providers), mentoring participants, and supporting parishes and deaneries in building local youth and young

adult groups.

The role also includes supporting the formation of the Archdiocesan Mission Team and key events.

Success in this role will be measured by the development of our training and a growing network of confident parish-based youth leaders.

1. Course Delivery

· Develop our Archdiocesan youth leadership training programme, working with external providers and delivering bespoke material.

· Plan and deliver regular training (bespoke and with external providers), including in-person days and remote input as appropriate.

· Maintain an annual training calendar and ensure course content aligns with Archdiocesan strategy, safeguarding requirements, and parish needs. Assist in the development of practical youth ministry training resources for clergy.

2. Mentoring and Formation

· Mentor and accompany participants through the external training course, offering personal and spiritual support.

· Ensure learning is embedded in the parish or deanery setting so that

· parishes are able to set up and enhance local level groups.

· Track participant progress and provide regular feedback and evaluation reports.

3. Local Youth Leader Development

· Support and enable the recruitment and training of local volunteers, in collaboration with clergy and lay leaders.

· Support the identification and development of deanery-based youth contacts from existing and developing networks to promote the work of the Youth Service in parishes and cascade key information.

· Advise and provide step-by-step support to parish priests and volunteers seeking to develop youth ministry locally.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate collaboration and networking between parishes and deaneries to share best practices.

Develop existing toolkit/guidance for youth leaders to support them in their ministry.

Additional Responsibilities

4. Mission Team

· Develop pathways and training for Mission Team alumni to continue

· serving in their local parishes or deaneries as youth leaders.

· Assist the Mission Team Programme Lead in delivering the Mission

· Team’s annual training programme where required.

5.Event Support

· Support the Director of Youth and the Event Coordinator at key events.

· Represent the training programme at relevant meetings or gatherings.

6.Monitoring & Evaluation

· Collect and assess feedback from training sessions and participants.

· Produce concise quarterly reports summarising training outcomes, parish engagement, and areas for development.

Essential

· A practising Catholic who is committed to the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church, and passionate about youth ministry.

· Experience of working in Catholic youth ministry at parish, diocesan, or school level.

· Experience delivering training or formation programmes, ideally to young people and/or adult volunteers.

· Experience in mentoring or accompanying individuals in a faith context.

· Ability to engage effectively with clergy, volunteers, and young people across diverse settings.

· Excellent communication, planning, and time management skills.

· Confident in delivering content both in person and online.

· Right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check.

· Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple relationships simultaneously.

· Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries in line with Archdiocesan safeguarding policies.

Desirable

· A degree or equivalent qualification in Theology, Catechesis, Education, Youth Ministry, or a related field.

· Familiarity with the structures and pastoral life of Catholic parishes and deaneries.

· Understanding of safeguarding policies and best practice in a Church context.

· Experience supporting volunteers and clergy to launch or sustain parish based initiatives.

Application Information

To apply for the role, please use the button at the top of the page to send us your CV and cover letter. 

Are you an organised, confident communicator who enjoys bringing people together to make things happen? Youth United Foundation is looking for a Project Coordinator to support our work with our national network of uniformed youth organisations and partner organisations.

You’ll play a key role in coordinating projects, forums and partner relationships that help more young people access the life-changing opportunities offered by uniformed youth groups. Working closely with our Director, network members and partner organisations, you’ll keep activity on track, support stakeholder engagement, gather insight, and help shape clear reporting and future plans.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who is highly organised, proactive and comfortable working with people at all levels: from operational leads to senior stakeholders. You may be coordinating national network forums one day, supporting research and interviews the next, or helping bring uniformed youth organisations together for Remembrance Sunday activity at the Cenotaph.

We’re a small, friendly and flexible team with a big mission: to improve outcomes for young people, regardless of background, by expanding access to uniformed youth groups. If you are collaborative, detail-focused and motivated by partnership working, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, home based with regular travel to London and occasional UK travel.

Ideal for someone with: project coordination experience, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and an interest in youth, charity or membership-network work.

A note on use of AI We recognise that AI tools can be genuinely useful for organising thoughts or checking spelling and grammar, and we've no objection to that. That said, what matters most to us is hearing directly from you. We are interested in your own experiences, your own voice, your own reasoning. So please only use AI, if at all, to help plan your response or check it afterwards, not to generate the substance of your answers. Ultimately, we want to know how you think and communicate, not how well an AI can do it for you.

Proposed dates for Interviews - First round 17th and 19th August

Second round - week commencing 24th August

Activities Coordinator

Haslemere, Surrey

Hourly Pay: £13.85 to £15.24 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time (21 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Days, Weekends (3 days one week, 4 days the following week - working alternate weekends)

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty.

Redcot, specialising in residential care, is set in the delightful town of Haslemere, Surrey. Overlooking beautiful gardens and surrounded by countryside, much of which is owned by the National Trust, Redcot is blessed with a unique, tranquil setting.

Joining us as an Activities Coordinator, you will lead and encourage residents to join in meaningful activities whilst maintaining their independence, choice and dignity, to enable them to lead as full and active life as possible.

In this rewarding role, you will create a stimulating and varied programme of leisure activities and social events, inside and outside of the home, for residents to enjoy. Working with each new resident to understand their likes/dislikes, abilities and needs, you will put together an individual social care plan and evaluate it regularly.

You will play a key role in engaging with the local community by initiating contact with community groups and enabling residents to partake / continue with hobbies and interests as desired. You will also help to recruit a network of volunteers to provide a variety of desired appropriate social opportunities as identified by the residents.

We're looking for a friendly and creative individual who is passionate about improving the lives of older people. You'll have a person-centred approach, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to encourage and motivate others to participate in meaningful activities.

A full UK driving licence is essential, along with a willingness to drive residents on outings and events.

We’re looking for someone who can bring compassion and fresh ideas to the role, helping residents stay connected to their interests, maintain community links and enjoy a fulfilling, meaningful lifestyle every day.

This isn’t just a job; it’s about making a difference to older people’s lives every day.

We really value the hard work and commitment of all of our staff, and offer:

· Learning, development, and career progression.

· Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme offering up to 10 counselling, 4 life, 4 leadership, 3 financial coaching sessions per person, per issue, per year.

· Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.

· Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt.

· Health cash plans for you and your family.

· Cycle to work scheme.

· Long service awards, that increase with length of service.

· Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus.

· Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us.

· Paid breaks in our care homes and day care services for care staff.

· Free DBS checks.

Safeguarding:

Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity’s core values and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away.

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a dealing with vulnerable adults, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences. A charity where everyone is equal but definitely not the same!

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference.

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

Don’t delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply.

Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.