Volunteer Coordinator - (Plymouth)

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Job Role

Join our team as a Volunteer Coordinator.

You'll be in charge of recruiting, overseeing, and training a group of volunteers who will assist in providing interventions to individuals transitioning out of prison and those serving community sentences. It will be your responsibility to make sure that all volunteers are properly trained to provide support to our participants in various areas of the criminal justice system.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in leading volunteer teams through training sessions and possessing excellent administrative abilities.

We acknowledge that not all candidates will possess every qualification, hence we are in search of a proficient leader who can effectively engage with a diverse group of individuals from various backgrounds.

This presents a fulfilling chance for you to utilise your skills in influencing, supporting, and motivating others to maximize their potential and create a better future.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary of £23,088 - £28,200 per annum (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual salary review
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free access to Benefit Hub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits

Interested? There's an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.

Communities and Education Division is part of an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally with our employee owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.

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Location: Plymouth
Hours: Part time 25 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 10 December 2024

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit a diverse range of volunteer mentors
• Provide supervision and case management oversight to the team
• Maintain up-to-date information on participants
• Develop strong partnership relationships with all stakeholders

For full job description, follow the link: Volunteer Co-ordinator

Skills and Experience

• Level 3 Information, Advice and Guidance or Education and Training qualification - desirable
• Staff management and effective teamwork
• Experience of training/coaching in groups or on a 1:1 basis
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

Additional Information

Communities and Education Division is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including as CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless their past choices or the challenges they face.

We are committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services and interventions that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives. Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into to their local communities and address barriers to work.

Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in anyway. Our full policy statement of "Ex-Offenders" can be found on our website under" About us"

Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.