SOS Bus Support Worker

Open Road; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization in Chelmsford is looking for a dedicated leader to supervise volunteers on Friday and Saturday nights, ensuring a successful operation providing vital community support. Candidates should possess strong organisational and communication skills, and enjoy working with diverse groups. This part-time role offers 25 days of annual leave and various benefits, fulfilling a crucial need within the community.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Royal London Pension

Organisational Training Plan

Qualifications

• Experience working with a wide range of people.
• Ability to relate to all ages.
• Cultural appreciation when working in diverse areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise volunteers during the shift.
• Ensure smooth running of the service overnight.
• Address any issues that arise throughout the night.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

People management

Administration

Job description

Location – Chelmsford

Hours – 12 hours per week

Working Pattern – Friday and Saturday (10pm to 4am)

Salary – £23,809.50 per annum pro rata

Job Purpose & Summary

The Chelmsford SOS Bus operates every Friday & Saturday night between 22:00 and 04:00, providing pastoral and medical support to the night time economy in Chelmsford Town Centre, reducing Accident & Emergency attendances. Bank holidays are included. Your main responsibility will be to lead and supervise the volunteers throughout the shift and deal with any issues that arise during the night to ensure a smooth and efficient running service.

What it’s like to work for Open Road

Your main responsibility will be to lead and supervise the volunteers throughout the shift and deal with any issues that arise to ensure a smooth and efficient running service. Open Road provides drug and alcohol treatment services and offender support services across Essex & Kent, delivering mentoring, advice and information programmes. Accredited with Investing In Volunteers, our mission is to empower a diverse range of individuals, families and communities to lead healthy and more meaningful lives, free from addiction, offending behaviour and disadvantage, to ensure healthier, happier lifestyles.

Benefits to you

• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, pro rata per annum, plus a day off for your Birthday
• Royal London Pension and Death in Service benefit
• Access to our in‑house Organisational Training Plan, and full training tailored to your development needs

What you need

• Sound organisational, communication, people management and administration skills.
• Ability to relate to all ages and have experience and enjoyment working with a wide range of people.
• Appreciation of cultural differences when working in an ethnically mixed area.
• Ability to supervise individuals and develop volunteers in line with organisational objectives.

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at enhanced level for Adults and Children.

Application

Please use the following link to complete our online application form. Prior to starting please ensure you have all of the relevant information to hand. Take time to review the job pack below as the shortlisting will be carried out with the Job Description and Person Specification in mind.

Alternatively, you can use this link to complete the form via Word and email it to [e-mail].

Open Road values and respects the diversity and individual differences of our services users, staff and our volunteers.

Duration

11 months