South Manchester Branch Manager

Being There Greater Manchester

Manchester

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Being There Greater Manchester is seeking a South Manchester Branch Manager to oversee day-to-day running of the volunteer service, offering emotional and practical support to people with cancer and life-limiting illnesses, and to their families and carers.

You will coordinate volunteers, manage client referrals, arrange transport for medical appointments, supervise volunteers, and liaise with health, social services and community partners to ensure continued, compassionate support across the

Job description

South Manchester Branch Manager

September 23rd, 2024 Posted in Recruitment

Key Responsibilities

To manage the day to day running of our South Manchester branch volunteer service, offering emotional and practical support to those with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, along with those closest to them, such as family, friends and carers.

Main Duties

To take client referrals and liaise with relevant health, social service and voluntary services staff
To organise recruitment of volunteers in liaison with volunteer recruitment co-ordinator
To manage and offer supervision to volunteers
To arrange home visits to assess client needs following referral and arrange appropriate volunteer placements
To arrange client transport for medical appointments
To organise and attend fortnightly client support group and occasional excursions
To ensure ongoing support for clients and carry out reviews every six months
To record accurate details of each contact with clients always maintaining confidentiality
To maintain all office systems including the branch database
To deal with mail, correspondence and office paperwork
To undertake word-processing of letters and other materials relating to the service
To attend occasional evening meetings (for which time off in lieu will be given)
To arrange transport for clients at any branch as required
To answer telephones and take messages as necessary
To drive clients to support and social group when no volunteer is available
To assist with print distributions, local promotions, presentations and publicity as required
To assist the Senior Management as required
Such other duties commensurate with the grading of the post as may from time to time reasonably be required