Family Support Worker                                                                                         

To deliver one to one and family support sessions to enable children and their mums living in the community to recover from their experiences of domestic abuse.

• To work in partnership with mothers/carers to identify children and young people’s support needs and to ascertain the level of support needed and the type of activities required to meet their needs.

• To develop and deliver one-to-one support programmes for children to enable them to explore their experiences of abuse and address issues arising from this.

• To design and deliver group sessions for children to build confidence and participation within a mutually supportive environment.

• To support mothers to enable them to understand and support their children emotionally and practically and to build confidence in their own parenting skills

We are particularly keen to recruit staff who can speak community languages, particularly Punjabi, French, Polish, Somali and Farsi.  All positions, unless otherwise stated, are full-time, 37 hours per week.

These posts are subject to a 6% pension contribution.  Women only need apply.  These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). 

BSWA operates within Safer Recruitment good practice guidelines. Please note all successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service Check before commencing their employment.

VCH is recruiting a Best Practice Adviser in Volunteer Management to support the hundreds of community groups and charities that are delivering vital services across Hackney.

Over the last year, multiple frontline groups have sprung up to deliver essential supplies and services to people suffering the impact of COVID, while hundreds more charities continue to deliver essential programmes for residents to help people live better lives. Many of these groups are overrun with demand, and may benefit from support and guidance to develop programmes to ensure the effective and efficient recruitment and support of volunteers.

We’re seeking someone with previous experience in supporting community and voluntary groups around issues relating to Best Practice in volunteer management, to support new and existing organisations in making the most of their volunteer programmes. Alongside delivering bespoke, 1 to 1 support to individual groups, you’ll also help oversee the development of brand new good practice resources such as engaging training videos, online webinars, as well as facilitating group training courses and discussion forums.

We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity as we really want applicants to reflect the diverse demographics of Hackney residents. We are committed to equal opportunities and access for all people.

Fulham Palace is a truly remarkable place. For centuries, this Grade I Listed building situated in extensive grounds by the River Thames was the country residence of the Bishops of London. The Palace is now managed by Fulham Palace Trust, which is inspired by a vision to restore our nationally significant historic buildings and gardens to their original beauty and to provide outstanding facilities for the local community and visitors from farther afield. 

We have recently completed a major restoration project, launched in May 2019. This has transformed the gardens and Tudor quadrangle to their former glory and developed a new exhibition space to tell the fascinating stories of the Palace over its 6,000 year history. Alongside the capital works we have a lively activity programme, including volunteering, community archaeology and events for families and young people.

Our volunteer programme has grown over the last 10 years and we now have 250 volunteers supporting us with our work – the largest volunteer programme in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Your challenge will be to develop this successful programme and make it even better, ensuring that volunteers are well organised, happy and truly engaged with the work of Fulham Palace Trust.

We are looking for an energetic and proactive individual with great organisational skills, highly developed communication skills and demonstrable experience of working with volunteers.

Interested candidates should visit the Fulham Palace website to read the full job description before completing the application and equal opportunities monitoring forms and return them to the Palace’s business support officer by post or email by 9.00 on Monday 25 January 2021.

Volunteering Services Coordinator - North England
Fixed Term (12 Months)
£21,500 - £26,000

The role is based in and around the North West, North East and North Cumbria region, and candidates from this locality would be preferred.

About the role
This is a pivotal role in which you will have the opportunity to support the delivery of volunteering roles in our health and social care services so that a wider range of people can get involved in supporting people affected by cancer.

You’ll support the growth of volunteering in these services by delivering volunteer involving opportunities and enabling their sustainability. A key component of the role will be to work collaboratively with your peers and lead volunteers to enable a positive volunteer experience and delivery of effective practical and emotional support interventions to people living with cancer.

About you
It’s particularly important that you demonstrate sound knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to this role and experience of planning. A rounded understanding of volunteering in its widest sense is useful in addition. Most important of all though, your successful track record in supporting a range of volunteer led services working with a vulnerable client group within a health and care setting is needed to achieve our goals.

And what do we offer you in return? We commit to actively developing you and offer benefits including private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous leave, and interest free loans for season ticket and gym membership.

Any offers on this role are made subject to a criminal records disclosure check or equivalent.

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Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date of our vacancies.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths so we seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the diverse nature of our society.

We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any reasonable adjustments required in accordance with the Equality Act. Please contact the Macmillan HR Team if you require support.

Exciting new opportunity to be part of a dynamic team who are passionate about improving children's life chances through reading for pleasure. You will be managing and growing our wonderful team of volunteers, the backbone of what we do.

Please note: we will be interviewing throughout January, so apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

About Doorstep Library

Here at Doorstep Library we believe in the power of words to take you places. We are a not-for-profit community organisation dedicated to bringing the gift of books and the joy of reading into the homes of families who need our support. Our Home and Online Reading Volunteers go into homes in disadvantaged areas across London, to inspire a love of books, of stories and storytelling, and to instil a lifelong passion for reading.

Equipped with a reading stool and a supply of books, our volunteers are right on the doorstep,

ready to use books to fuel children’s natural love of stories, fire their imaginations, and encourage their appreciation of reading. Our goal is to help each child develop the self-confidence and essential skills they need to access all the opportunities that will come their way in life. Whether in person, or online, we are there to support children and families who need us most. 

The organisation has gone from strength to strength. Now in our 10th year we will shortly be expanding into our fourth London borough and launching our new Online Reading Corner – bringing our unique service to even more families. 

About the role

We are looking for a Volunteer Recruitment Officer to report to the Programme Manager. This full-time role will support the delivery of our Programmes strategy, working closely with the Project Coordinators and the Marketing team.

You will be truly passionate about the work that we do to support children and families in disadvantaged areas of London. As part of our expansion we are currently setting up new on-the-ground projects and launching our brand new online reading service. We are also in the process of launching a new website, which features a Family Resources area and a new members’ area for Volunteers. To enable us to meet the needs of more families we need to recruit new volunteers for both our Online and our Home Reading Volunteer services.

You will be a highly organised people-person, responsible for recruiting, training and managing the day-to-day needs of our growing team of volunteers. You will also work closely with the marketing team to monitor and manage our volunteer recruitment spaces, as well as overseeing broader communications with our volunteers.

You will bring excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire others about our work.  With outstanding interpersonal skills you will have the ability to forge new relationships and you’ll thrive on helping us to build a team of committed and passionate volunteers. 

It is also a requirement of this role that you become a weekly Doorstep Library Home and/or Online Reading Volunteer so that you can support the needs of our volunteers with an in-depth understanding of our volunteering process. (This will involve working until 7pm once a week during term-time.)

Please download the full Job Description and Application form, attached to this advert or on our website. 

Fixed Term Contract
Volunteer Manager - Health Champions Warwickshire
Ref: V299
Start date: ASAP
End date: 31 December 2021
Hours/Days per week: 35/5
Salary: £22,668
Location: Locally homebased – Warwickshire
Closing date: 29 January 2021 – 5pm
Interview date and Location: Online – Wednesday 3rd February 2021

Purpose of role

Volunteering Matters has been commissioned by Warwickshire County Council to deliver a new community-based programme to promote healthy lifestyles and encourage behaviour change to improve the health and wellbeing of people aged 18+ within Warwickshire. There will be a focus on COVID-19 prevention and prehabilitation messages. COVID-19 Prehabilitation refers to improving physical health and mental wellbeing in preparation of a “stressor” such as a COVID-19 infection, so that the individual is better equipped to cope with a possible infection and to minimise its impact.

In return for your commitment we offer 25 days holiday per year (FTE) plus discretionary festive leave + public holidays. We also offer a 3% employer pension contribution, flexible working opportunities and enhanced employee benefits.

To apply please visit our website. 

Your supporting statement is of equal importance to us as your CV and is a key part of our shortlisting process. It is an opportunity for you to outline your experience and credentials directly to the details of the post.

Volunteering Matters is committed to the provision of equal opportunities in employment and accordingly wishes to ensure that no job applicant is treated less favourably on unjustifiable grounds. To assist in the monitoring of our performance in relation to equal opportunities you are requested to complete the enclosed monitoring form. The questionnaire is for statistical purposes only. Upon receipt it will be separated from your CV and cover letter and will not form part of the selection process.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive if we have not contacted you by the interview date it means that on this occasion, we are unable to take your application further.

GDPR Statement

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.

Permanent  Contract
Action West London Volunteer Manager
Ref: V297
Start date: ASAP
Hours/Days per week: 28 hours per week/ 4 days a week
Salary: £18,135 plus Outer London weighting - £19,596
Location: Home based with regular travel to Ealing/Brent expected later in the year
Closing date: 31 January 2021
Interview date and Location: TBC

Purpose of role

We are looking for a Volunteer Manager for our Action West London Project. The Volunteer manager will work to  successfully introduce and manage a new remote volunteering offer for the charity Action West London. The post holder will work closely with Action West London staff to ensure young people and adult beneficiaries on existing programmes have remote access to volunteers who can provide relevant information, advice and guidance regards education, employment, and training. They will also manage a new remote mentoring programme for young black men within the Borough of Brent who are seeking employment or to progress their careers.

In return for your commitment we offer 25 days holiday per year (FTE) plus discretionary festive leave + public holidays. We also offer a 3% employer pension contribution, flexible working opportunities and enhanced employee benefits.

To apply please visit our website.

Your supporting statement is of equal importance to us as your CV and is a key part of our shortlisting process. It is an opportunity for you to outline your experience and credentials directly to the details of the post.

Volunteering Matters is committed to the provision of equal opportunities in employment and accordingly wishes to ensure that no job applicant is treated less favourably on unjustifiable grounds. To assist in the monitoring of our performance in relation to equal opportunities you are requested to complete the enclosed monitoring form. The questionnaire is for statistical purposes only. Upon receipt it will be separated from your CV and cover letter and will not form part of the selection process.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive if we have not contacted you by the interview date it means that on this occasion, we are unable to take your application further.

GDPR Statement

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.

Volunteer Officer 

Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Fixed-term (12 months)

Start date: 1st March 2021 

Salary: £22,000-£24,000

Closing date: 21st January 2021 at 11:59pm 

Interivews: First round on 28th and 29th January 2021. Second round on 9th February 2021

The Charity 

Founded in 2015, Breaking Barriers is a charity with a mission to help refugees in London gain the knowledge, confidence and experience to secure stable and fulfilling employment in their new home. We offer effective and flexible employment support in direct partnership with businesses that help refugees secure work, progress into better jobs, and successfully integrate into UK society. We have a unique approach, working with corporate partners to help refugees develop careers that match their skills, experience and aspirations. 

Since Breaking Barriers’ inception in 2015, we have supported over 1,100 people from a refugee background and have ambitious plans to expand this as part of our strategic plan. We concentrate on getting things done in a flexible environment where everyone is encouraged to take ownership and contribute. We are a team of 36 employees supported by several hundred volunteers, who are all driven and committed to helping London’s refugee community. We are looking for a similarly driven and ambitious individual keen to join an enterprising organisation where they can benefit from the opportunity to innovate and shape the direction of the charity. Colleagues who thrive are passionate, driven and have the confidence to work autonomously while remaining team players and sharing credit with all involved. 

 We are looking for someone who lives and breathes our values: 

• Mission-led: our clients come before everything else. 
• Welcoming: we want all people to feel happy, comfortable and secure with us. 
• Collaborative: we are supportive and considerate, curiously exploring other viewpoints to find solutions. 
• Enterprising: we are discerningly bold, entrepreneurial and have the courage to give things a go. 

Role Overview  

Volunteers have always played a pivotal role in the growth and delivery of Breaking Barriers’ work. Last year 277 volunteers supported us, between them contributing a record-breaking 3,145 hours to support our refugee clients. It is crucial that we carefully and efficiently recruit, induct and support our volunteers. Without them, we would simply be unable to support so many refugees into stable, meaningful employment.

The Volunteer Officer’s primary responsibility would be to support the Volunteer Manager with all aspects of operational and project delivery to support the smooth running of our Volunteering Programme. They will take responsibility for the communication and management of volunteer enquiries, volunteer recruitment and training, and support activities and events for our volunteers.

They will work across teams to support our volunteer strategy to have a sustainable and inclusive Volunteer Programme, which efficiently engages the skills and passions of a diverse pool of volunteers to make a meaningful contribution to the charity. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage the volunteer enquiries inbox and communicate effectively with volunteers. Shortlist volunteer applications identifying suitable volunteers to join Breaking Barriers.
• Engage positively with all volunteering applicants, including those who are unsuccessful.
• Oversee volunteer recruitment including supporting with outreach and building external relationships to increase our volunteer pool. 
• Deliver volunteer training including safeguarding and GDPR, and support volunteers through the onboarding process, setting up shadowing and induction opportunities.
• Support the Volunteer Manager to identify suitable volunteering opportunities for onboarded volunteers. Work across the organisation to encourage the use of volunteers across our programmes. 
• Oversee the recruitment for and organisation of our Ambassador Council – a group of current and previous clients who are consulted on all aspects of our Programme Delivery and Design.
• Maintain accurate information about volunteers, past and present. Follow current administrative processes and support with the development of new administrative processes.
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation through the tracking of volunteering activities on our secure CRM system.
• Support the Volunteer Manager with events including a summer celebration for our volunteers. 
• Support the Volunteer Manager with other projects to maximise the benefit of volunteers for Breaking Barriers. 

Skills & Experience 

• A demonstrable passion for supporting refugees, with an interest in working in the charity sector and/or working with volunteers.
• This role is generously funded by The Rank Foundation and The National Community Fund, and is restricted to providing opportunities for an unemployed or underemployed individual with a demonstrable passion for taking their first step on a career in the social sector.  
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively, work well under pressure and flex to emerging needs.
• A self-starter, able to work on own initiative where required and an enthusiastic team-player with a can-do attitude. 
• Creative problem solver, with exemplary relationship building and customer service skills.
• Project management skills, with the ability to plan effectively and complete multiple projects at any time.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to persuade and motivate, and to adapt communication style with different audiences. 
• Resilient to changing approaches and new challenges. 

Application Process 

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter no longer than 500 words outlining:  

• Why you are interested in the role 
• What skills and experience you would bring to be successful in this role 

 The application deadline is 11:59pm on 21st January 2021. First round interviews will be held on 28th and 29th January 2021. The candidate who is successful in first-round interviews will be asked to attend a second round interview on 9th February 2021 with representatives from The Rank Foundation and National Lottery Community Fund. You would attend this second interview along with your Breaking Barriers line manager.

Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. Please note that this is a 2 stage interview process (the first with Breaking Barriers, and the second with The Rank Foundation and National Lottery Community Fund) and your appointment cannot be confirmed before both interviews have taken place.

Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. 

Considerations 

Start date: 1st March 2021 

This role is generously funded by The Rank Foundation and National Lottery Community Fund, as part of their “Time to Shine” Programme. Time to Shine is a leadership programme established by the Rank Foundation and is currently in its 10th year of operation. Its purpose is to enable individuals who are underemployed or unemployed, and looking to take the first step on a career in the social sector, to experience a 12 month paid leadership and development placement with a charity.

The Time to Shine Programme encourages leadership and develops skills through conferences, action learning and mentoring with an experienced mentor from within the Rank Network. The programme's distinctive culture and incorporation of a range of personal and professional development opportunities make it a fantastic opportunity for you to grow and develop individually, whilst also making a significant to Breaking Barriers' work supporting refugees into meaningful employment. You would be the fifth Time to Shine leader that Breaking Barriers have hosted. They have all made outstanding contributions to our organisation, and we are delighted to host such dedicated, talented individuals in the early stages of their exciting career.

As A Time to Shine leader you will benefit from attending various development events throughout your year with Breaking Barriers – including various leadership development days, a launch conference in March and a Residential event in June.

Location: Although Breaking Barriers staff are currently working from home, when we are able to safely return to face-to-face support this position will require the ability to travel regularly within London, including to our new office in WeWork Aldwych. Occasionally you will also be required to attend evening events, such as Volunteer meetings – for which TOIL will be granted.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Journey Executive to join our team based in Chingford. You will join us on a full-time basis as part of a 3-month contract and in return for your hard work we will offer you a competitive salary of £35,354 per annum pro rata plus excellent benefits.
 

The volunteer journey describes an adult volunteer’s path through the Scouts. It goes from the moment they are first recruited and welcomed into the movement, through appointment and induction and into training, recognition and review.

We want to make this journey easier and more rewarding for all volunteers. As part of the Skills for Life strategy we are developing and supporting amazing section leaders by:

- Making sure that section leader teams have the right support for the future, by ensuring we have the right adult roles responsible for the right things

- Transforming the adult recruitment and joining process, making sure it is inclusive and welcoming

- Simplify training, focusing on developing and supporting amazing section leaders

- Creating a positive and rewarding volunteer experience for new and existing volunteers

- Helping equip section leader teams with the practical skills and knowledge needed to deliver a challenging and adventurous programme

To do this we are fundamentally reviewing our whole volunteer journey, including how we attract, recruit, appoint, train, review, recognise and refresh all of our adult roles. We have started from scratch to design a process, based on user research, that provides a great experience and makes the best use of digital technology.

The Volunteer Journey Executive Role:

This role will assist the Volunteering Innovation & Transformation Manager in partnership with volunteer and staff colleagues to design and develop processes and support resources to transform the journey. This will help us recruit more volunteers and provide a quality and positive volunteer experience to enable us to provide even more young people with skills for life.

What will you be doing in the Volunteer Journey Executive role?

- Working with the Volunteering Innovation & Transformation Manager and volunteer Project Leads

- Lead on the creation and delivery of new processes, systems and resources to achieve the programme deliverables

- Organise and support user engagement and other means of information collection and design co-creation methods

- Liaise with staff teams, across the organisation

- Work closely with staff and volunteer colleagues to manage the transition of any new products/processes/systems

- Act autonomously to deliver on stretching objectives related to The Volunteer Journey design and development

- Work with partners from the voluntary sector and use best practise to influence our process design for the volunteer journey

What we are looking for in our Volunteer Journey Executive:

- Experience of volunteering development with the ability to co-create simple but effective processes and resources to attract, train and retain adult volunteers.

- Ability to co-create and implement effective plans and develop practical solutions

- Good planning and organisational skills

- Ability to co-create solutions with a wide range of stakeholders

- Proactive in approach to project design and delivery

- Creative and innovative and can react to emerging thinking and adapt accordingly

- Confident in using different technology and social media

- Ability to use project management methodology/systems

- Experience of developing volunteering processes and support resources for volunteers or for a similar organisation

- Knowledge and understanding of current volunteering trends, challenges and solutions

- Experience of supporting the design and delivery of activities

- Experience of process development and measurement including undertaking research

What we can offer you as our Volunteer Journey Executive:

- 25 days holiday pro rata per annum + bank holidays

- Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year

- Life Assurance

- Simply Health Scheme

- Generous Pension Scheme
- Free car parking
- Gilwell park minibus service

Term: 3 month contract
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London
Salary: £35,354 per annum pro rata

Closing date: Sun, 24 January 2021, 23:59

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies

Volunteer/Training Coordinator

 Cruse Bereavement Care (Registered Charity Number 208878) is the largest UK Bereavement Charity providing specialist website, telephone, email and face-to-face (online currently due to the pandemic) bereavement support for adults, children and young people.

We have a new vacancy for full time (35 hours per week) Volunteer/Training Coordinator based in our Wales Hub.  The Volunteer and training coordinator will ensure all areas in the Hub sustain volunteer numbers through effective volunteer recruitment. They will also ensure that all volunteers are trained and developed in accordance with the agreed standards of Cruse Bereavement Care.

This role is office based however due to COVID restrictions, staff are currently working from home. 

The closing date for this role is the 26th January 2021 with interviews arranged for the week commencing 1st February 2021.

Your application should consist of CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role and should be no longer than two pages.  Please use the job description and person specification as a guide. 

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

Warwickshire Community and Voluntary Action

is recruiting

Volunteering Coordinator – North Warwickshire

22.5 hours per week

£21,074 pro rata per annum

Permanent, subject to funding

We are seeking a Volunteering Coordinator to facilitate the promotion and development of volunteering within North Warwickshire.

Excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team are essential for this role.

The successful candidate should have experience of working with people with support needs, volunteer management/coordination and best practice, giving advice or signposting individuals/organisations.

To apply for this role you are required to hold a driving licence and have use of a car for work purposes.

If you think you fit the brief for this exciting role, please view the job opportunity below and apply as per the guidance.

Download an application pack from our website.

No CVs please

Closing Date: Monday 25th January 2021 at 9am

Interviews: Thursday 4th February 2021

WCAVA is a Registered Charity no. 1123402 and a Company Limited by Guarantee no. 06531268

The trustees are wishing to appoint an experienced senior manager to lead the further development and establishment of The Joshua Tree as both a credible provider of quality support services to families impacted by childhood cancer and as the organisation of choice for affected families seeking a supportive environment throughout all the stages of their personal and difficult journey. The Joshua Tree is ideally placed to meet these needs having a beautiful and purpose-built resource centre in the heart of Cheshire completed in the early part of 2020 and a skilled, compassionate, and committed team of staff and volunteers. At the heart of its ethos is the desire to provide more than anything else a quality experience for beneficiaries for as long as they need it, and this drives everything that we do. 

As Volunteering Development Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery and realisation of our strategy to develop new ways to remain at the forefront of volunteer provision in the health sector for 10,000 adults across England.

About the Role

At the heart of St John Ambulance are volunteers and young people making sure St John People are engaged at the heart of their community. As Volunteering Development Manager (Adults), you will be responsible for the delivery and realisation of our strategy to develop new ways to remain at the forefront of volunteer provision in the health sector for 10,000 adults across England.

Reporting to the Head of Programmes, you will manage a team of Programme Managers, Leads and Development Officers to research and trial new ways of working, build capacity to deliver projects and support the delivery and evaluation of new programmes.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You

To be successful in the role of Volunteering Development Manager, you should have a strong background of working with Adult Volunteering. You will have experience work impactful programme management and have experience of building and delivering engaging, rewarding programmes across a large geographical area with multiple stakeholders.

About Us

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.

You will receive;

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal - Access to financial, health and wellbeing guidance and support.
• Discounts - Blue Light, NHS Discounts and SJA discounts including discounts on mobile phone, gym membership, cinema, restaurants, holidays and shopping-including your weekly food shop.

Interview Date: 03/02/2021

Application Review Date: 27/01/2021

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

Coram Voice Leaving Care with Confidence Volunteer Coordinator and Advocate

Location - Greater Manchester - Home - based

Hours - 18 hours per week

Salary - £11,427.94 per annum (£22,221 FTE)

Contract - Permanent - Part Time

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Coram Voice

Coram Voice is the leading specialist provider of advocacy and children’s rights services for children and young people in and on the edge of care. We support some of the most vulnerable children and young people in society, giving voice to the voiceless and reaching out to those who have missed out on the support they need. Join us as we work to transform the lives of children and young people by supporting them to uphold their rights of to actively participate in shaping their lives.

Coram Voice was established in 1975 and in 2013 joined the Coram group of charities which develops, delivers and promotes best practice in the support of children and young people. Coram’s vision is that every child has the best possible chance in life.

We have around 60 employed staff, 100 self-employed advocates and independent persons, and 70 volunteers deliver services to children and agencies throughout the country. Together they provide Coram Voice with a high degree of specialist expertise in the fields of advocacy, children’s rights, mental health, complaints, secure accommodation and experience of working with children in care, in custody, in need and those who have recently left care.

Every day we make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people in and on the edge of care across the North West and West Midlands. Our advocacy teams are based in Greater Manchester and Shropshire and is made of up of experienced community advocates who work alongside our specialist advocates (who focus on direct work, supporting and developing good practice with young people who are homeless, 16+, or have a disability).

About the Role

There are two exciting elements to this role, one will coordinating our Independent Visitors Service in Greater Manchester, which will involve the recruitment, training and supervising of volunteers. As well as finding suitable Independent matches between volunteer and looked after children.

For the other you will work directly with children and young people providing advocacy and other children’s rights support which will empower and support them to navigate the care system. You will provide advocacy support for looked after children and care leavers, and homeless young people aged 16-25 years as part of Coram Voice's Leaving Care with Confidence project. This is a 3 year project funded by Comic Relief and other trust grants

You will be a capable ambassador for Coram Voice with the ability to engage effectively with professionals, foster carers, commissioners, other stakeholders and most importantly children and young people.

If you have the necessary experience and skills and a commitment to promoting the rights of young people, we would like to hear from you.

To apply, please click on the 'apply now' button to be redirected to the application form.

For more information about the main duties and responsibilities of this role please refer to the job description and person specification.

Closing Date: 5th February 2021, 5pm

Interview Date: TBC

Coram (entity) is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.

Coram Voice particularly welcomes applications from care leavers or individuals with experience of being ‘looked after’ by the state.

All posts are subjected to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and successful candidates will not be able to work unsupervised with children or young people until the completion of this process. Coram Voice - working towards quality through equality and the development of a diverse workforce.

We ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this position. We have chosen to recruit directly as this helps us to minimise our recruitment costs, ensuring that valuable funds aren't diverted from the children and young people we help.

Registered Charity Number 1046207