Volunteer Coordinator at The Carers Centre For Brighton & Hove

Community Base; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support organization in Brighton is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to oversee the development of volunteering opportunities and supervise volunteers delivering vital services to family carers. The successful candidate will manage recruitment, training, and feedback for volunteers, ensuring adherence to policies including Confidentiality and Safeguarding. This role is crucial for supporting over 2000 unpaid family carers annually, contributing to their positive changes and fulfilling the values of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop volunteering opportunities at the Carers Centre.
• Review and reinforce policies and procedures for volunteer-supported projects.
• Develop and implement systems for recruiting volunteers.
• Deliver induction and ongoing training for volunteers.
• Supervise volunteers to support carers and ensure positive changes.
• Keep accurate records and statistics.
• Monitor and report on feedback with carers and volunteers.
• Participate in supervision and training for service operation.
• Engage in research and networking opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to the values and policies of the Carers Centre.

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Volunteer Coordinator to join our team. The Carers Centre provides support to over 2000 unpaid family carers in the city of Brighton & Hove every year. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated group of staff and volunteers to deliver vital and innovative services to carers across our city.

AIMS OF THE JOB

1. To establish and develop volunteering opportunities at the Carers Centre
2. To work with the management team to review and reinforce effective policies and procedures for volunteer‑supported projects based on best practice
3. To develop and implement systems for recruitment and selection of volunteers from a range of backgrounds
4. To deliver a programme of induction and ongoing training for volunteers
5. To supervise a pool of volunteers to support carers safely to achieve positive changes within their lives and to enable volunteers to feel fulfilled in their role
6. To keep accurate records and statistics in accordance with the Carers Centre procedures
7. To monitor, analyse and report on feedback/outcomes with carers and volunteers
8. To participate in supervision and training to ensure professional operation of the service
9. To engage in research and networking opportunities provided by other organisations with expertise in volunteer support
10. To work in accordance with, and to ensure that staff and volunteers for which the post is responsible, adhere to the values, policies and procedures of the Carers Centre, especially Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety
11. To carry out other duties appropriate to the role and responsibilities as may be delegated by the CEO of The Carers Centre