Our client is one of the largest providers of supported accommodation services various clients such as young people, clients with a history of homelessness, mental health or substance misuse issues. They aim to help vulnerable people find opportunities to change their lives and futures.

Position Available: Volunteering Officer - Twickenham, 2 months, £28kpa pro rata, Part time (3 days) 21 hours a week

Role Purpose:

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: Responsible for ensuring the volunteering programme runs effectively and efficiently

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1 Service Delivery

To be responsible for recruiting volunteers in line with operational or core services requirements, and take a lead role in the development of volunteering

1 Resource Management

To manage expenditure within the volunteering budget

1 Human Resource Responsibilities

To be responsible for recruiting volunteers and ensuring their learning and development needs are met

1 Corporate Responsibilities

To contribute to the running of the organisations integrated services for homeless people

Experience required:

* Relevant recent experience, either paid or voluntary, of working with homeless people or similar vulnerable groups

* Understanding of the causes and pathways out of homelessness

* Experience of working with volunteers in a social care setting

* Experience of recruiting and inducting volunteers

* Ability to deliver training for volunteers

* Ability to work on own initiative and in a team

* Ability to liaise with senior colleagues to ensure that the service is delivered efficiently and effectively

* Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality and professional boundaries

* Understanding of equal opportunities and how it can be applied within the organisation

* Solid IT skills, including competence with word processing, spreadsheets, database and email and willingness to learn how to use new IT applications

* Ability to manage and develop administrative systems, including accessible filing systems

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like to apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration

*Please note the above outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria for this role, we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position.

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Disclaimer: This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Barker Ross Health&Social Care only operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently a resident and eligible to work in the UK.

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