Volunteer Coordinator

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Job Description

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

We are recruiting for a Volunteer Companion Coordinator to join our patient and family support team in our Liverpool Hospice.

Hours: 35 hours per week (permanent / full-time)

Location: On-site in our Liverpool Hospice and within the local community

Salary: MCJES Pay Scale D £26,370 - £29,297 per annum pro rata. Plus, the Marie Curie benefits package.

As a Volunteer Companion Coordinator, you will promote Marie Curie services to health and social care professionals in and outside of the organisation to ensure that as many people who require End of Life Care are referred into our service(s). You will be responsible for setting up and managing the on-going delivery and development of the Companions Service to support people living with a terminal illness and those closest to the. This will involve building and maintaining key relationships with patients and their families, as well as internal and external stakeholders. You will support the Head of Volunteering and Volunteer Management Team with the ongoing development of volunteering

A key part of your role will be recruiting volunteers, ensuring they receive a full induction, complete all required training, and are well-supported throughout their time with Marie Curie. Additionally, you will provide ongoing support and supervision to volunteers, helping them maximise the benefits of the programme.

What we're looking for:

• Volunteer management and/or supervision experience
• Some previous therapeutic/counselling qualifications or experience would be desirable, but not essential
• Strong communication skills, including being able to present and to write guidance documents to a high-quality standard which conveys complex information clearly
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to influence, negotiate, persuade and work effectively with colleagues who are concerned or resistant to proposals, engage and enthuse
• Ability to identify and prioritise ideas which have he best potential and avoid over commitment
• Proven IT skills such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office suite of products.

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Hybrid working
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development
• Industry leading training programmes
• 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 & C's apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance - for all employees

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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.

Advert closes: 23rd November 2024

For more information or an informal chat please contact Rachel Morris on Rachel.Morris@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 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.

We're 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.

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.