Job summary
Please note: a full, clean UK driving licence is essential to be considered for this post.
The
key focus of this role will be to work in conjunction with the existing
Volunteer Coordinators to maintain a pipeline of diverse volunteers and to recruit
and induct new volunteers (in line with SCCCCs safer recruitment practices) into
a variety of volunteering roles within the charity.
Promote
volunteering opportunities with SCCCC by carrying out outreach activities and
liaising with other groups such as relevant infrastructure organisations (i.e.
Voluntary Action groups), Universities and community organisations etc.
To
support the continuous development of volunteering practice, procedures and
approach for SCCCC.
Main duties of the job
Recruiting volunteers
Work
with the Fundraising, Communications and Marketing Officer, to support the
development of marketing materials and other promotional activities to raise
awareness about the variety of volunteering opportunities available.
Attend
meetings across Sheffield and (and elsewhere in South Yorkshire), where appropriate
to promote volunteering opportunities and to recruit, support and train volunteers.
Organise,
arrange and conduct interviews for prospective new volunteers (in person and/or
virtually) to assess their suitability in line with safer recruitment practices,
signposting those who may not meet the role person specification, to relevant
organisations such as the local Volunteer Centre.
In
line with safer recruitment practices a) ensure volunteers and staff have appropriate
checks undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) by carrying out
relevant applications; b) obtain appropriate references of prospective
volunteers.
Organise,
arrange and provide induction training and support for both new and established
volunteers.
About us
SCCCC
has over 50 years' experience in providing services that respond to the needs
of vulnerable people in a practical and neighbourly way, complementing the care
given by other service providers. SCCCC work in partnership with Sheffield
Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield City Council and the South Yorkshire Integrated
Care Board.
The schemes we provide are
Good
Neighbour Scheme
Hospital
to Home
Back
home scheme
A
and E to Home
Job description
Job responsibilities
Development
Work
with the existing Volunteer Coordinator and other colleagues to identify
opportunities to develop our practice, policies and procedures and volunteer strategy
in line with our commitment for continuous improvement and development.
Identify
opportunities to develop new volunteering projects and activities relevant to
the charity.
Supervision, monitoring and reporting
Update
and maintain a database of prospective and existing volunteers.
Maintain
appropriate records of work undertaken and produce written reports as required.
Engage
in regular one-to-ones with the line manager including an annual performance
development review.
Participate
in regular team meetings and attend staff briefings.
General
Work
within SCCCC strategic plan, values, policies and procedures.
Uphold
the SCCCC Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
Attend
appropriate training courses to enhance and develop own skills.
Other
This
job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties. The
postholder may be required to carry out other duties and relevant
tasks consistent with the responsibilities of the post, which from time to time
may be required as agreed between the post holder and the Senior Management
Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Development
Work
with the existing Volunteer Coordinator and other colleagues to identify
opportunities to develop our practice, policies and procedures and volunteer strategy
in line with our commitment for continuous improvement and development.
Identify
opportunities to develop new volunteering projects and activities relevant to
the charity.
Supervision, monitoring and reporting
Update
and maintain a database of prospective and existing volunteers.
Maintain
appropriate records of work undertaken and produce written reports as required.
Engage
in regular one-to-ones with the line manager including an annual performance
development review.
Participate
in regular team meetings and attend staff briefings.
General
Work
within SCCCC strategic plan, values, policies and procedures.
Uphold
the SCCCC Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
Attend
appropriate training courses to enhance and develop own skills.
Other
This
job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties. The
postholder may be required to carry out other duties and relevant
tasks consistent with the responsibilities of the post, which from time to time
may be required as agreed between the post holder and the Senior Management
Team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
- Volunteer management qualification (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience in a relevant post or organisation
- Experience working within community engagement and/or the volunteering environment
- Experience delivering community and volunteering projects
- Experience contributing to a team environment
- Ability to recruit, select, induct, support and supervise volunteers
- Ability to train or organise training for volunteers
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with volunteers, services users and external parties, including minoritized or marginalised communities
- Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally to a wide variety of audiences and using a variety of methods suitable to different audiences
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of people
- Good telephone manner and the ability to deal sensitively with service users, family members and carers
- Committed and highly self-motivated
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner, and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good computer skills and ability to use standard Microsoft Office packages including spreadsheets as well as MS Teams or Zoom for video calls
- Good organisational and administrative skills and ability to keep methodical and accurate record keeping
- Ability to problem solve competently
- Able to work within the core values, policies and procedures of the organisation
- Willingness to work flexibly and occasional evenings and weekends to meet business needs
- Full clean UK driving license and access to own vehicle Essential
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of the Voluntary and Community Sector in the field of Health and Social Care
- Understanding of the issues facing older isolated people and their families
- Facilitation and training skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
- Volunteer management qualification (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience in a relevant post or organisation
- Experience working within community engagement and/or the volunteering environment
- Experience delivering community and volunteering projects
- Experience contributing to a team environment
- Ability to recruit, select, induct, support and supervise volunteers
- Ability to train or organise training for volunteers
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with volunteers, services users and external parties, including minoritized or marginalised communities
- Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally to a wide variety of audiences and using a variety of methods suitable to different audiences
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of people
- Good telephone manner and the ability to deal sensitively with service users, family members and carers
- Committed and highly self-motivated
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner, and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good computer skills and ability to use standard Microsoft Office packages including spreadsheets as well as MS Teams or Zoom for video calls
- Good organisational and administrative skills and ability to keep methodical and accurate record keeping
- Ability to problem solve competently
- Able to work within the core values, policies and procedures of the organisation
- Willingness to work flexibly and occasional evenings and weekends to meet business needs
- Full clean UK driving license and access to own vehicle Essential
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of the Voluntary and Community Sector in the field of Health and Social Care
- Understanding of the issues facing older isolated people and their families
- Facilitation and training skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
