Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual who can help us grow, support and develop our Robins Volunteering Scheme. The Robins Scheme was established in 2011 as a ward based befriending service. Our Robins support our patients in a variety of ways, from making a cuppa/hot drink, general reassurance, running errands and meeting and greeting patients on arrival at our hospital sites.
This role will provide opportunities to be creative, to develop the scheme with new roles that will provide scope for our Robins to grow and develop their skills. You will manage a small team of volunteer co-ordinators, who will work with you to deliver a robust volunteer programme that will support the health board into the future.
Main duties of the job
- To support the Head of Organisational Development in the planning, organising and development of the Robins Volunteering Service both internally and with partner agencies.
- Plan and organise a broad range of complex activities to enable the Robins Scheme to grow and develop taking account of new and innovative opportunities in volunteering. There is a need to be flexible and adaptable to adjust these plans if required through close assessment of budget and resources available.
- The post holder will be the BCUHB interface and point of reference for members of the public, staff and other agencies in relation to volunteering in the health board.
- Lead on the design and development of new Robin volunteer roles with staff, volunteers and our patients.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is fixed term for 24 months due to - meet the needs of the service
Happy to accept secondments either internal or external, pending manager's approval.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the Head of Organisational Development to develop and promote the vision and strategic direction of the Robins volunteering service both internally and with partner
- Responsible for standardising the Robins Volunteering offer in line with other managed volunteer services across the health board.
- The post holder will manage the service across the health board, to ensure that our volunteers have meaningful roles and a positive volunteer experience, working closely with managers, staff, and other key stakeholders.
- The post holder will have overall management responsibility for the planning, recruitment and deployment of Robin volunteers across the health board, working closely with key stakeholders to identify requirements and develop roles in partnership.
- Engage, consult and involve our volunteers in the work of BCUHB and actively seek their participation and feedback in order to help services improve.
- Responsible for ensuring adequate monitoring and evaluation processes are in place to ensure that volunteers continue to receive supervision, training/induction and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the Head of Organisational Development to develop and promote the vision and strategic direction of the Robins volunteering service both internally and with partner
- Responsible for standardising the Robins Volunteering offer in line with other managed volunteer services across the health board.
- The post holder will manage the service across the health board, to ensure that our volunteers have meaningful roles and a positive volunteer experience, working closely with managers, staff, and other key stakeholders.
- The post holder will have overall management responsibility for the planning, recruitment and deployment of Robin volunteers across the health board, working closely with key stakeholders to identify requirements and develop roles in partnership.
- Engage, consult and involve our volunteers in the work of BCUHB and actively seek their participation and feedback in order to help services improve.
- Responsible for ensuring adequate monitoring and evaluation processes are in place to ensure that volunteers continue to receive supervision, training/induction and support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent Post graduate management qualification or equivalent Experience in a management role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading, training, motivating and supporting staff and volunteers
- Experience delivering training to a variety of audiences
Desirable
- Volunteering Management
- Previous experience of working with a charitable organisation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent Post graduate management qualification or equivalent Experience in a management role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading, training, motivating and supporting staff and volunteers
- Experience delivering training to a variety of audiences
Desirable
- Volunteering Management
- Previous experience of working with a charitable organisation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
