Senior Care & Neighbour Scheme Coordinator

Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care is seeking a Good Neighbour Scheme Coordinator on a bank basis to cover maternity leave. The role involves coordinating volunteers, handling referrals, and ensuring timely home visits to support older people and their carers in Sheffield.

Shifts are released four weeks in advance, with retention payments for unfilled periods. Salary is paid per hour with shifts typically 8:00 to 16:30.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths are required.
• Experience in community engagement and volunteering is essential.
• Proven ability to work in a team and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Receive referrals from health and social care professionals and allocate volunteers.
• Follow up and review referrals with volunteers, service users and providers.
• Provide timely information and home visits to confirm details and assess needs.
• Support service users awaiting a volunteer and ensure monthly visits for complex cases.
• Collaborate with other Good Neighbour Scheme staff and promote the scheme.

Skills

Community engagement

Volunteer coordination

Teamwork

Communication

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Maths

Qualification in Community Work and/or Health and Social Care

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care is seeking a Good Neighbour Scheme Coordinator on a bank basis to cover maternity leave. The role involves coordinating volunteers, handling referrals, and ensuring timely home visits to support older people and their carers in Sheffield.

Shifts are released four weeks in advance, with retention payments for unfilled periods. Salary is paid per hour with shifts typically 8:00 to 16:30.