Volunteer Services Coordinator

Marie Curie

The closing date is 12 May 2024

Job summary

We are looking for a Volunteer Services Coordinator to join the Marie Curie team in West Wales (Home Based within the Dyfed area)!

Main duties of the job

Were looking for someone with a passion for volunteering and who has experience and understanding of the value volunteers can bring to supporting end of life care for people and their families and carers.

About us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Date posted

11 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,600 to £28,444 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

5396

Job locations

Home Based

Dyfed

SA14 8LQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Title:Volunteer Services Coordinator

Salary:£25,600 - £28,444 per annum

Hours/Contract:Permanent - 35 hours per week

Based:Home based within the Dyfed area (with an opportunity to work from our Dafen Office)

Closing date:Sunday 28th April 2024

Interview date:Interviews will take place in May date to be confirmed

Were looking for someone with a passion for volunteering and who has experience and understanding of the value volunteers can bring to supporting end of life care for people and their families and carers.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:

  • Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
  • Defined contribution schemes for Pension
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Introduce a friend scheme
  • Help with childcare cost (T & Cs apply)
  • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
  • Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
  • Life assurance for all employees
  • Eye care - (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)

What's in it for you?

  • Annual leave allowance
    • England and Wales= 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
  • Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
  • Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
  • Industry leading training programmes
  • Flexible Working
  • Free DBS/PVG/Access NI

What we are looking for:

  • Knowledge and experience of end of life care
  • Experience of working with and managing volunteers
  • Strong planning and operational service delivery skills
  • An understanding of the needs of different communities, including people with protected characteristics
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A willingness to travel across Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan and throughout Wales as necessary
  • Welsh language speaker would be an advantage

This is an exciting role for someone to work with operational and volunteering teams across Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan to identify and support opportunities to develop new services to support a Compassionate Cymru.

The successful candidate will support the delivery and coordination of the volunteer services including the management and supervision of volunteers, receiving referrals and matching volunteers with terminally ill people and/or their carers. Volunteer services could include our Companion Service; bereavement support; Advance Care Planning and supporting care homes, people with dementia and vulnerable groups.

The role will also be responsible for developing strong partnership networks with the community, community groups and organisations in the area in order to develop better end of life care for all.

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support viarecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving an Enhanced criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Title:Volunteer Services Coordinator

Salary:£25,600 - £28,444 per annum

Hours/Contract:Permanent - 35 hours per week

Based:Home based within the Dyfed area (with an opportunity to work from our Dafen Office)

Closing date:Sunday 28th April 2024

Interview date:Interviews will take place in May date to be confirmed

Were looking for someone with a passion for volunteering and who has experience and understanding of the value volunteers can bring to supporting end of life care for people and their families and carers.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:

  • Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
  • Defined contribution schemes for Pension
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Introduce a friend scheme
  • Help with childcare cost (T & Cs apply)
  • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
  • Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
  • Life assurance for all employees
  • Eye care - (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)

What's in it for you?

  • Annual leave allowance
    • England and Wales= 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
  • Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
  • Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
  • Industry leading training programmes
  • Flexible Working
  • Free DBS/PVG/Access NI

What we are looking for:

  • Knowledge and experience of end of life care
  • Experience of working with and managing volunteers
  • Strong planning and operational service delivery skills
  • An understanding of the needs of different communities, including people with protected characteristics
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A willingness to travel across Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan and throughout Wales as necessary
  • Welsh language speaker would be an advantage

This is an exciting role for someone to work with operational and volunteering teams across Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan to identify and support opportunities to develop new services to support a Compassionate Cymru.

The successful candidate will support the delivery and coordination of the volunteer services including the management and supervision of volunteers, receiving referrals and matching volunteers with terminally ill people and/or their carers. Volunteer services could include our Companion Service; bereavement support; Advance Care Planning and supporting care homes, people with dementia and vulnerable groups.

The role will also be responsible for developing strong partnership networks with the community, community groups and organisations in the area in order to develop better end of life care for all.

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support viarecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving an Enhanced criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A degree or evidence of relevant work experience

Desirable

  • Training in the delivery of training and presentations

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of service delivery and coordination
  • Experience in volunteer management volunteers feel motivated and part of an effective team
  • Experience in delivering on agreed targets
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluating service delivery

Desirable

  • An understanding of health and social care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A degree or evidence of relevant work experience

Desirable

  • Training in the delivery of training and presentations

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of service delivery and coordination
  • Experience in volunteer management volunteers feel motivated and part of an effective team
  • Experience in delivering on agreed targets
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluating service delivery

Desirable

  • An understanding of health and social care

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Home Based

Dyfed

SA14 8LQ


Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Home Based

Dyfed

SA14 8LQ


Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Community Engagement and Development Manager

Scott Davies

Scott.Davies@mariecurie.org.uk

Date posted

11 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,600 to £28,444 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

5396

Job locations

Home Based

Dyfed

SA14 8LQ


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