Adults activities coordinator volunteer roles in Cardiff
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Volunteer Role: Event Volunteer
Location: Across Wales
Frequency: A few hours across the year
Reporting to: Adoption Community Manager
Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS
Events organised by Adoption UK Cymru are facilitated face to face or virtual meetings/events run by community group coordinators (who are volunteers) or the Adoption Community Manager. The events are run to offer local networking, support, information, advice, guidance and a sense of community for adoption UK members.
Events are held at different points during the year, and the frequency is dependent on the availability of the Adoption Community Manager or our Community Group Volunteers.
What you will be doing
There could be a range of tasks depending on the event and your preferences. You could be setting up equipment and displays or helping to check in families on arrival at an event or supporting activities with children or adults. You will be a welcoming face and point of contact for families during an event.
The Skills and Experience you need
·Enthusiasm
·A friendly manner
·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
·Ability to work as part of a team
·Ability to respect and understand the need for confidentiality
·Flexible and adaptable approach to work
·Positive and motivated attitude to work
·Professional approach
·Ability to respect other people’s differences and choices
·Confidence to work independently and the ability to recognise when to ask for support or raise concerns if required
What’s in it for you
·Meet new people and be part of helping adopted young people to thrive
·Access to the online family members area and the opportunity to attend relevant training and development opportunities
·Use and develop your communication, organisational and people skills
·Receive an induction, relevant training, the support you need to carry out the role and agreed out-of-pocket expenses
Safeguarding role requirements: All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Designated Safeguarding Lead
AuDHD UK
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Reports to: CEO/COO
Commitment: Flexible, part-time (details negotiable)
Role: Unpaid volunteer position
Purpose: To ensure AuDHD UK upholds the highest safeguarding standards, protecting children, young people, and adults at risk. The DSL will oversee safeguarding policies, training, compliance, and case management across the organisation.
The DSL position does not require daily volunteering, but would require timely responses from queries raised by the safeguarding team.
As a Key Staff member within AuDHD UK, the DSL will be required to provide weekly updates to the COO/CEO regarding safeguarding case management of beneficiaries using AuDHD UK services and are expected to be able to ensure the wider safeguarding team feel supported in their roles. Ideal candidates would be free on Wednesdays at 12-1pm to attend our weekly Key Staff meetings, although this is not essential if the right candidate is unavailable during this time.
This role requires an Enhanced Adult DBS - please only apply if you meet the requirements for a DBS check to be carried out (a 5 year UK address history with a maximum of 12 months abroad AND a biometric passport/ID card for an online ID check).
Key Responsibilities
Safeguarding Case Management
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Act as the central point of contact for safeguarding concerns and external escalations.
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Respond to incidents and provide clear advice to staff and volunteers.
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Manage referrals and liaise with statutory agencies when needed.
Risk Assessment & Policy Oversight
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Lead on risk assessments and ensure proportionate responses to concerns.
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Review and update AuDHD UK’s Safeguarding Framework and related policies.
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Ensure safeguarding pathways are clear, accessible, and consistently followed.
Compliance & Governance
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Monitor compliance with safeguarding legislation and guidance.
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Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records.
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Contribute to audits, reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
Training & Awareness
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Deliver in-house safeguarding training for all staff and volunteers.
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Promote a culture of vigilance, accountability, and reflective practice.
Collaboration & Leadership
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Work with the CEO, COO, trustees, Clinical Lead, and Care Coordinator to align safeguarding with organisational goals.
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Bring safeguarding expertise into strategic planning and service design.
Essential Skills & Attributes
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Recognised safeguarding training or substantial safeguarding experience.
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Strong knowledge of safeguarding law, statutory guidance, and best practice.
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Sound judgment, discretion, and empathy in complex situations.
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Clear written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond appropriately to sensitive cases.
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Commitment to AuDHD UK’s mission and values.
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Lived experience of AuDHD (desired).
Time Commitment Estimate
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Safeguarding case management including external escalations : 2–4 hrs/week (variable depending on incidents)
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Risk assessment external escalation: 1-3 hours a week (this may be increased at times of increased activity within the charity e.g. before the beginning of Peer Support Cohort assignments
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Policy framework updates: 4–6 hrs/quarter
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Training and team awareness: 2–3 hrs/quarter
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Safeguarding audits, governance, and meetings: 2–4 hrs/quarter
Mission Alignment Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate:
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Understanding of AuDHD UK’s core purpose.
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Commitment to volunteer-led service delivery.
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Adherence to safeguarding and ethical guidelines.
To apply: please submit your CV and a covering statement outlining why you would be the best candidate for this specific role.
Only applications that are tailored to this specific role vacancy will be considered. Applications without a covering statement will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.