Volunteer and Engagement Worker - Whitehaven, United Kingdom - Family Action

Family Action
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ID: 1121 Volunteer and Engagement Worker
Cumbria's 0-19 Child & Family Support Service


Salary:
starting at £24,724 FTE per annum, raising to £27,232 FTE per annum

(£19, £21,785.60 per annum for 29.6 hours per week)

Grade 2 (upper) point 16-19


Location:
Copeland, based in Whitehaven


Hours:
part-time (29.6 hours per week)


Contract:
Permanent


Family Action & the Service:
Family Action is a registered charity, building stronger families since 1869.

Today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.

We transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual who will share and embrace Cumbria's vision of 'A great place to grow up and for children and young people to have the opportunity to become everything they want to be', by;
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Driving forward an ambitious volunteering strategy for the 0-19 Child and Family Service across the district.

Your Impact:


Engaging with local communities, service users and stakeholders will ensure the recruitment of an appropriately diverse, skilled and experienced volunteer workforce.


Main Requirements (for further details, see the job description & person specification):

  • You will have an NVQ Level 3 (minimum) in childcare, youth and community, health and social care, or community regeneration.
  • Evidence a genuine commitment to continuing professional development and at least two years' experience in a similar role.
  • A broad experience of recruiting, supervising and developing volunteers.
  • Experience of effective leadership and relevant training.
  • Excellent understanding and awareness of the impact of disadvantage and social exclusion and a commitment to providing equality of opportunity for all.
  • Excellent understanding of safeguarding and can demonstrate the ability to work in accordance to local and organisational safeguarding policies and procedures.
  • Access to a vehicle for business purposes and be able to travel frequently, to work collaboratively with Family Action, key delivery partners, volunteers and families across the Barrow locality.
  • Ability to organise workload, meet competing priorities and flexibility to adapt to changing work schedules.
  • Ability to build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and teams.
  • Commitment to equal opportunities, diversity and equality.
  • Ability to align with and support Family Action's mission and values.

Benefits:

- up to 6% matched-pension contributions.
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment.
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions;
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers,
- cycle to work scheme,
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities.

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect


To Apply:

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Closing Date :Monday 1st April at 6pm
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To learn more about Family Action: Recruitment Pack
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To learn more about our terms & conditions:Summary Terms & Conditions of Employment
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To help us fulfil our commitment to diversity and promoting equal opportunities:complete our anonymous Equality & Diversity Monitoring Information survey


Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:


Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
£24,724.00-£27,232.00 per year

Expected hours: 29.6 per week


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 01/04/2024

Reference ID: 1121
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