Assistant Voluntary Services Co-Ordinator
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be part of and assist the Voluntary Services Team, to have an overview of all administrative duties within the department in order to be able to provide cover in the event of leave, including the co-ordination of the Voluntary Services Car Drivers Service using a database in Excel
To ensure the smooth operation of an efficient voluntary service encompassing a comprehensive voluntary car transport scheme, and in exceptional circumstances booking minicabs or minibus.
To provide co-ordination of specific day to day transport requirements as requested by staff members, acting on own initiative for each request. To monitor data on transport requests and enter this on to an excel spreadsheet. To maintain an up-to-date transport schedule for use by volunteers and staff.
To transfer requests for transport input by admin staff from other terms on Rio onto the volunteers' transport database excel.
To check the emails on oxl-tr.bridgewaystransport@nhs.net on a regular basis.
Efficient use of relevant IT systems including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, NHS Mail, and Rio (patient recording system, training will be provided).
Undertake word processing and to include typing of reports, letters, emails and presentations.
To attend Voluntary Services Teams meeting held on a monthly basis.
Ability to demonstrate robust communication skills and be able to interact confidently at all levels both internally and with external organisations.
To regularly update volunteers' details on Better Impact Database and ensure that missing information is flagged to the relevant staff member in a timely manner.
To have a flexible approach and assist in ad-hoc duties i.e. in preparation of functions, training and organising entertainers for hospital wards.
To assist in staffing the shop when required.
To assist in maintaining a shop staffing roster for volunteer staff
To assist in the movement of shop stock between sites but in particular at the Memorial
To provide cover for the Voluntary Services Co-Ordinator when required.
To be a car driver and have access to a car and be prepared to travel between Oxleas sites.
To count the banking and keep up to date records of sales from the two snack shops run by the Voluntary Services Department, and bank this weekly with the cashiers
Additional duties may include assisting in delivering goods and items especially during the festive period, to the patients on the wards.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Applicant must have a minimum of 2 years experience of working in a Voluntary Services environment
Skill
Essential criteria
- Applicant must be computer literate and willing to learn new packages
Communication
Essential criteria
- Applicant must have good interpersonal skills
Skills
Essential criteria
- Applicant must have excellent organisational skills
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
- Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 384.4KB)
- Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB)
- Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB)
- Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)