Volunteer Coordinator Companion Service: Yorkshire

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary: £25,600 - £28,444 per annum

Hours/Contract: Permanent Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Based: Harrogate District Hospital

Closing date: 26thApril 2024

Interview date: 22ndMay 2024

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 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

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience of service delivery and coordination, preferably within volunteer management
• A good understanding of how to proactively market services in the local community
• Capability to design and deliver bespoke training to small groups

Marie Curie volunteers provide a wide range of services to those identified as being in the last days/hours of life and those important to them. End of Life Volunteers working within Harrogate District Hospital enhance the emotional and practical support we offer to patients, their families and carers within the last days and hours of their life.

Our Volunteer Coordinator will receive referrals, match volunteers to patients and their families and supervise them within their role. Working alongside relevant stakeholders you will design and implement a training and support program to help ensure our volunteers are fully prepared and supported in their roles.

For more information or an informal chat please contact our Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, John Gibson on: john.gibson@mariecurie.org.uk

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 everyones 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 via: recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving an Enhanced DBS 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

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

Harrogate Health Care Nhs Trust

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

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