Age Concern Liverpool and Sefton – Sefton Volunteer Coordinator –...

LCVS (Liverpool Charity & Voluntary Services); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 14,445 - 20,573; Part time

Job summary

LCVS (Liverpool Charity & Voluntary Services) seeks a Volunteer Coordinator in Liverpool to recruit, support, and supervise volunteers providing befriending support. This part-time role (28 hours per week) focuses on ensuring the service is effective and centred on the needs of older people experiencing loneliness. The position is temporary, based on funding, with a salary of £12.71 per hour. The role requires strong communication skills and experience in volunteer management or support.

Qualifications

• Experience in volunteer management or support.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and support volunteers for befriending services.
• Ensure the service is safe and effective.
• Supervise volunteers and provide ongoing support.

Job description

Posts available: 1.
Contract: Temporary – based on funding.
Term: Part time.
Salary: £12.71 per hour.
Hours per week: 28 hours.
Reporting to: Charity Services Manager.
Location: The Frances Suite, 1st Floor, 151 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2JH.

Employer Bio

Established in 1928 by Eleanor Rathbone, this charity was the first older adult focused charity in the world. Since their conception, Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton’s (ACLS) mission has been to protect and promote the well-being of people over 50 years of age in our area. With nearly 100 years’ experience working with older adults in Liverpool & Sefton, we are experts in understanding the needs of our community and delivering impactful services.

Their services include: befriending and re-ablement, a Mental Health Support Service, friendship services, an Activity Programme operating from their activity room and at locations across the city, an information and advice service, a telephone, online and drop-in service for any query or concern raised by an older person, relative, neighbour, professional or other VCSE partner and The Hamlets, their 30-bedroom specialist nursing home for older adults with functional mental health needs.

Job Summary

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, supporting, and supervising volunteers who provide befriending support to older people experiencing loneliness or social isolation. The role ensures the service is safe, effective, volunteer-friendly, and centred around the wellbeing and preferences of older people.

Contact Details: [e-mail].