Energy Support Coordinator - Herne Bay, United Kingdom - Canterbury District Volunteer Centre

Description

Organisation
Canterbury District Volunteer Centre


Post
P/T Energy Support Coordinator


Salary
Pro-rata £22750 (Gross) / £12.50 per hour


Hours
25 hours per week


Contract Length
12 months


Location
The Canterbury district

Monday 15th April 2024

A job description and person specification are included below.
A job description and person specification are included below.

Please submit your CV with a covering letter


About Canterbury District Volunteer Centre
We deliver a number of services across the district including:

• The assessment and referral of volunteers
• A social car scheme.
• Befriending services
• Digital Skills project
• Workshops, training and networking events

We are also a member of the Kent Volunteer Partnership.


Job Description:
Energy Support Coordinator

• Cocoordinate the daytoday administration of the service.
• Deliver support to older people in the district via:

i) In person advice

ii) Telephone advice.

iv) Home visits

v) Outreach at local events

• Recruit and support Volunteers to aid delivery of this project.
• Induct, train and supervise Volunteers in their duties relating to the scheme.
• Recruit potential beneficiaries for the project.
• Liaise with the staff and volunteers involved in the delivery of our community projects on an ongoing basis.
• Undertake home visits and needed.
• Signpost, where appropriate, to external agencies including in regard to benefits advice; debt advice; fuel vouchers
• Keep appropriate and up to date records in relation to all aspects of this project.
• Support both volunteers and beneficiaries (as appropriate) engaging in the project.
• Collate, analyze and present feedback from clients and volunteers.
• Collate case studies and statistics.
• Market the service to potential clients and other interested parties across the Canterbury District
• The ability to comprehend and implement health and safety issues pertinent to this post.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with this post.
• Present a positive image of the Canterbury District Volunteer Centre at all times.
• Deliver support to older people in the district via:

Person Specification:
Befriending Coordinator

The following outlines the minimum criteria for this role.

Applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria will be shortlisted. Applicants should describe in their CV/covering letter how they meet these criteria.


QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• 5 GCSEs A* C (including Maths and English) or equivalent

Desirable

• A levels or degree

EXPERIENCE:


Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in IT (Microsoft Office)
• Demonstrable Administrative Experience

Desirable

• Experience of the voluntary sector either as an employee, committee member or active volunteer

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:


Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a wide range of audiences, in both written and oral formats and in particular with older people
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload to achieve deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to be flexible and work under pressure
• Ability to drive
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Problem solving skills

Desirable

• Ability to promote project to third parties

KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of the needs of the voluntary/community sector, older people and volunteers
• Understanding of equality of opportunity in all aspects of working practice
• Understanding of the need to engage with people who are harder to reach due to ill health, location, finance or disability

Desirable

In depth understanding and/or experience of:

• issues affecting the community sector and community projects

- issues facing older people

• Volunteering

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Commitment to securing good outcomes for the voluntary and community sector and for volunteers
• Team player
• Respectful manner
• Selfmotivation and initiative

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months


Salary:
£12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• No weekends

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 15/04/2024