P/T Befriending Coordinator
  Pro-rata £7800 / £10.00 per hour
  Canterbury, Kent
  contract,part-time

This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.


Befriending Coordinator:


We are seeking a capable and dynamic individual to manage our befriending services across the Canterbury district.

We have been running befriending services for older people in the Canterbury district for many years. However, due to the effects of Covid – 19, there are increasingly more people who need this type of intervention to alleviate social isolation and loneliness.

This project will involve assessing, recruiting and supporting volunteers and matching them up with those in need of befriending services to enable an ongoing, successful befriending relationship either via our 1:1 hone visiting service or via our telephone befriending service.

This is an ideal opportunity for you to bring this service up to the next level and transform the lives of all those it reaches


Due to the nature of working with vulnerable people, a DBS check will need to be undertaken.



This is a 10 month contract.

Job Description: Befriending Coordinator

Co-coordinate the day-to-day administration of the service
Recruit and support Volunteers
Induct, train and supervise Volunteers in their duties relating to the scheme.
Recruit potential beneficiaries for the project.
Undertake home visits and assessments.as needed
Keep appropriate and up to date records in relation to all aspects of this project
Support both volunteers and beneficiaries (as appropriate) engaging in the project.
Collate, analyse and present feedback from clients and volunteers
Collate case studies and statistics
Market the service to potential clients and other interested parties across the Canterbury District
The ability to comprehend and implement health and safety issues pertinent to this post.
Undertake any other duties commensurate with this post.
Present a positive image of the Canterbury and Herne Bay Volunteer Centre at all times.


Person Specification: Befriending Coordinator

The following outlines the minimum criteria for this role.
Applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria will be shortlisted. Applicants should describe in their CV/covering letter how they meet these criteria.

Qualifications:

Essential - 5 GCSEs A* - C (including Maths and English) or equivalent
Desirable - A levels or degree

Experience:

Essential -

Demonstrable knowledge and experience in IT (Microsoft Office)
Demonstrable Administrative Experience

Desirable -

Experience of the voluntary sector either as an employee, committee member or active volunteer

Skills and Abilities

Essential -

Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a wide range of audiences, in both written and oral formats and in particular with older people
Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload to achieve deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to be flexible and work under pressure
Ability to drive
Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable -

Ability to promote project to third parties

Knowledge:

Essential -

Understanding of the needs of the voluntary/community sector, older people and volunteers
Understanding of equality of opportunity in all aspects of working practice
Understanding of the need to engage with people who are harder to reach due to ill health, location, finance or disability

Desirable -

In depth understanding and/or experience of:
issues affecting the community sector and community projects
issues facing older people
Volunteering

Personal Qualities

Essential -

Commitment to securing good outcomes for the voluntary and community sector and for volunteers
Team player
Respectful manner
Self-motivation and initiative

Closing date: 24th June 2022


Advertiser: Direct Employer

Reference:

Posted on: 2020-08-26 10:59:11

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P/T Befriending Coordinator
  Pro-rata £7800 / £10.00 per hour
  Canterbury, Kent
  contract,part-time

This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.


Befriending Coordinator:


We are seeking a capable and dynamic individual to manage our befriending services across the Canterbury district.

We have been running befriending services for older people in the Canterbury district for many years. However, due to the effects of Covid – 19, there are increasingly more people who need this type of intervention to alleviate social isolation and loneliness.

This project will involve assessing, recruiting and supporting volunteers and matching them up with those in need of befriending services to enable an ongoing, successful befriending relationship either via our 1:1 hone visiting service or via our telephone befriending service.

This is an ideal opportunity for you to bring this service up to the next level and transform the lives of all those it reaches


Due to the nature of working with vulnerable people, a DBS check will need to be undertaken.



This is a 10 month contract.

Job Description: Befriending Coordinator

Co-coordinate the day-to-day administration of the service
Recruit and support Volunteers
Induct, train and supervise Volunteers in their duties relating to the scheme.
Recruit potential beneficiaries for the project.
Undertake home visits and assessments.as needed
Keep appropriate and up to date records in relation to all aspects of this project
Support both volunteers and beneficiaries (as appropriate) engaging in the project.
Collate, analyse and present feedback from clients and volunteers
Collate case studies and statistics
Market the service to potential clients and other interested parties across the Canterbury District
The ability to comprehend and implement health and safety issues pertinent to this post.
Undertake any other duties commensurate with this post.
Present a positive image of the Canterbury and Herne Bay Volunteer Centre at all times.


Person Specification: Befriending Coordinator

The following outlines the minimum criteria for this role.
Applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria will be shortlisted. Applicants should describe in their CV/covering letter how they meet these criteria.

Qualifications:

Essential - 5 GCSEs A* - C (including Maths and English) or equivalent
Desirable - A levels or degree

Experience:

Essential -

Demonstrable knowledge and experience in IT (Microsoft Office)
Demonstrable Administrative Experience

Desirable -

Experience of the voluntary sector either as an employee, committee member or active volunteer

Skills and Abilities

Essential -

Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a wide range of audiences, in both written and oral formats and in particular with older people
Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload to achieve deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to be flexible and work under pressure
Ability to drive
Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable -

Ability to promote project to third parties

Knowledge:

Essential -

Understanding of the needs of the voluntary/community sector, older people and volunteers
Understanding of equality of opportunity in all aspects of working practice
Understanding of the need to engage with people who are harder to reach due to ill health, location, finance or disability

Desirable -

In depth understanding and/or experience of:
issues affecting the community sector and community projects
issues facing older people
Volunteering

Personal Qualities

Essential -

Commitment to securing good outcomes for the voluntary and community sector and for volunteers
Team player
Respectful manner
Self-motivation and initiative

Closing date: 24th June 2022


Advertiser: Direct Employer

Reference:

Posted on: 2020-08-26 10:59:11

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