Project Support Co-ordinator - Farnborough, United Kingdom - Rushmoor Voluntary Services

Rushmoor Voluntary Services

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Farnborough, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Primary Role Purpose:

To provide project support and co-ordination to the Health Walks Development /Social Inclusion Officer (HWD/SIO) (1 post) and the two teams of volunteers.

Project Coordination_

Provide administrative & project support to the HWD/SIO which will include:

Ensuring volunteer recruitment best practice is followed eg. processing references, DBS, issuing handbook and policies.
Keeping up to date training records for the volunteers on the CRM database.
Being the first point of contact for the volunteers and residents for any general concerns, elevating to the HWD/SIO if necessary.
Ensuring Health Walks Leaders have all necessary paperwork for each walk eg. register, ICE cards, current risk assessment.
Recording participant/resident details on the CRM.
Maintaining monthly statistical data from the attendance sheets and providing monthly reports.
There may be the opportunity to attend walks on occasion, in situations of absence.
General_
Support good internal communications and a positive working environment.
Maintain good working relations with key individuals and other organisations within the voluntary, statutory, public and business sectors active within Rushmoor.
Promote equality and diversity in all undertakings.
In all undertakings ensure compliance with RVS policies.

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About You_

You will be well educated, be administratively self-supporting and possess strong IT skills. You will possess a positive, 'can do' manner, be approachable and respectful.

You will be experienced with working with volunteers, or have been a volunteer yourself. It is preferable, although not essential that you appreciate the benefits of gentle regular exercise and can encourage others.

You will have an understanding of the difficulties faced by older people who may be living alone and distant from their family, and/or housebound.

This role is generally office based and there can be some flexibility around hours. Hours are to be worked over two or three days per week.
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Values and Aptitude_

Essential_
Ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues at all levels, in a range of organisations, including the commissioners of the projects.
Methodical and effective approach to work, with attention to detail, and good time management.
Flexible approach and willingness to work as part of a team with ability to make positive contributions to benefit the whole organisation.
Demonstrate an inclusive mindset.

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Education, Administration and Communication_

Essential_
Demonstrable organisational skills and capacity to manage a varied workload.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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IT Skills_