Volunteer & Community Engagement Lead

Wiltshire Council; Broxmore Park; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council, within the Youth Justice Service (YJS) and the Young People Service, is seeking a Community Involvement Co-Ordinator to lead volunteering efforts that support children and families. You will recruit, train and supervise volunteers, coordinate mentoring programmes, and collaborate with partner agencies to promote restorative practice and positive community engagement.

The role emphasises child-first approaches, safeguarding, and delivering high-quality volunteer support to

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience coordinating people, projects or volunteers.
• Passion for supporting vulnerable children.
• Knowledge of youth justice, restorative practice, safeguarding or community engagement would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train and support a diverse network of volunteers.
• Coordinate mentoring programmes and oversee volunteer services.
• Work with partner agencies to promote restorative practice and community engagement.
• Support children, families and victims to improve outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Volunteer coordination

Relationship building

Job description

Wiltshire Council, within the Youth Justice Service (YJS) and the Young People Service, is seeking a Community Involvement Co-Ordinator to lead volunteering efforts that support children and families. You will recruit, train and supervise volunteers, coordinate mentoring programmes, and collaborate with partner agencies to promote restorative practice and positive community engagement.

The role emphasises child-first approaches, safeguarding, and delivering high-quality volunteer support to