Volunteer Development Co-ordinator

Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

8 Paid Public Holidays

24 Days Paid Leave (Pro Rata)

Ongoing Training

Free On-Site Car Parking

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a passionate individual to join their supportive team. This role focuses on recruiting, training, and managing volunteers who provide essential support to families with young children. The ideal candidate will possess excellent people skills, a strong understanding of the needs of vulnerable families, and a commitment to promoting diversity within the volunteer pool. With a focus on safeguarding and inclusion, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. Enjoy benefits like paid leave, ongoing training, and a collaborative work environment while helping families achieve the best start in life.

Qualifications

• Strong belief in volunteering and excellent people skills.
• Confident in using IT and social media for recruitment.
• Confident in using IT and social media to recruit volunteers.
• Understanding of vulnerable families’ needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and train volunteers to support families in need.
• Manage a small caseload of families with home-visiting volunteers.
• Manage own caseload of families supported by volunteers.
• Regular supervision sessions with line manager.

Skills

People Skills

Motivational Skills

IT Proficiency

Understanding of Vulnerable Families' Needs

Knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures

Tools

Social Media

Job description

We are a charity supporting families with young children through home-visiting and group work. Our trained volunteers provide regular practical and emotional support to families who are experiencing stressful or crisis situations, or need some help to give their children the best possible start in life. We have been running for 35 years.

We are looking for a person with a strong belief in the value of volunteering to join our supportive team of six part-time employees. You will take responsibility for the effective recruitment, training, support and development of volunteers to help meet the demand for our home-visiting service. You will seek opportunities for promoting volunteering, and work to increase the diversity of our pool of volunteers.

You will manage your own small caseload of families who are supported by a home-visiting volunteer. All staff have regular supervision sessions with their manager.

Our ideal candidate will:

• have excellent people skills
• be able to encourage and motivate others
• be confident in using IT and social media to recruit volunteers
• have an understanding of vulnerable families’ needs
• have knowledge of safeguarding procedures

We offer 8 paid Public Holidays and 24 days paid leave per annum pro rata, on-going training, and free on-site car parking.

Apply at our website: www.homestart-southernoxfordshire.org.uk/about-us/#vacancies

Closing date and time for applications: Tuesday 1 April 2025, 9am

All applications must be made on our application form.

Applicants must have use of their own transport, for which expenses will be paid.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and we expect all employees to share this commitment. Our aim is that our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. We welcome applications from people with disabilities, and applicants can request reasonable adjustments to enable them to complete the recruitment process.

The post is subject to an enhanced level criminal records and barring check through the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Non-profit Organizations