Volunteer Coordinator
| Posting date: | 04 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,518 to £26,650 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2024 |
| Location: | Redcar, North Yorkshire |
| Company: | Recovery Connections |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Salary £24518 - £26650
Closing Date: 18.04.24
FT Hours - 35p/w. Contract 1 year fixed term with potential extension
Recovery Connections is a lived experience recovery organisation providing drug and alcohol recovery support and a range of support and interventions for those striving for and achieving recovery.
A key part of the service is the provision of highly skilled and well-trained volunteers and Recovery Ambassadors.
The post holder will be responsible for the recruitment, induction, training and development of volunteers and Recovery Ambassadors. Recruitment will be targeted at volunteers with experience of Addiction (substance dependence), student volunteers, peer mentors and family and/or carer volunteers.
The Recovery Ambassador training programme is accredited through Open College Network, the post holder will be required to support the training delivery and learner support.
Supporting the development of mutual aid and an independent recovery forum.
The post holder will be responsible for working with the Community Team Lead, Rehab and Service Managers to identify volunteering and Ambassador requirements.
The post holder will be supported and managed by the Community Team Lead and will be expected to take part in the ongoing development of support systems and service improvement planning.
Key Duties include:
Recruit a team of volunteers and Recovery Ambassadors (to include family members and young people) with a range of diverse skills to support service delivery across the Redcar/South Tees
Specialist recruitment for volunteers to provide Employment, Training and Education specific interventions as part of the recovery and reintegration element of the service.
Ensure that all volunteers and Recovery Ambassadors receive the Recovery Connections induction and supervision to carry out their roles.
Support the delivery of OCN-accredited training and provide learning support for the Recovery Ambassadors.
Work with people and groups to recruit and develop individuals who may be ready to move into volunteer or Recovery Ambassador Roles.
Develop robust partnership working arrangements with partners within Redcar/South Tees and other allied organisations.
Liaise within the Partnership to identify volunteer and Recovery Ambassadors requirements that will complement service delivery – this will include the provision of volunteer-led projects in local communities, alternative/complementary volunteer therapists, project volunteers, student volunteers and Recovery Ambassadors.
Provide evidence-based advice and support to volunteers and Recovery Ambassadors.
Produce reports on the activity and effectiveness of the volunteering and Recovery Ambassadors across the Redcar/South Tees service.
Lead the successful administration of DBS applications for all volunteers and Recovery Ambassadors across the Redcar/South Tees .
Engage proactively with both line management and supervision and maintain a current knowledge of appropriate interventions.
Support Community Coaches to link in with community groups, local residents and contracted services and connect our recovery community locally.
Ensure a strengths-based approach is adopted and where possible co-production with the recovery community is utilised for all planning groups.
Coordinate and oversee peer-led evaluations, peer-led consultations, and satisfaction surveys.
Ensure there is a range of recovery support opportunities delivered across the Redcar/South Tees area coordinated and supported by the Community Team with support from volunteers and Recovery Ambassadors.
Ensure employment, education and training is a realistic opportunity for those who are deemed to be ready using The Recovery Zones as a guide
Support development of Recovery Connections led enterprise and opportunities.
Represent Recovery Connections at various local and national forums.
Contribute to the Strategic development of Recovery Connections.
Lead on identified work streams as part of an overall service improvement plan.
Lead on Investors in Volunteers standard compliance and continual improvement.
Staff have the opportunity to join the Electric Car Scheme, and have access to a Medicash Health Plan (after 3 months), alongside generous holiday entitlements starting at 26 days, and rising to 28 and 30 days after one and two years of service, respectively. Wellbeing events take place throughout the year, and the charity promotes the value of a good work-life balance. Regular training opportunities are provided across all roles.
To apply for this role, please download a full job description and application form from https://www.recoveryconnections.org.uk/job/volunteer-coordinator-3/, returning it to info@recoveryconnections.org.uk
Closing Date: 18.04.24
FT Hours - 35p/w. Contract 1 year fixed term with potential extension
Recovery Connections is a lived experience recovery organisation providing drug and alcohol recovery support and a range of support and interventions for those striving for and achieving recovery.
A key part of the service is the provision of highly skilled and well-trained volunteers and Recovery Ambassadors.
The post holder will be responsible for the recruitment, induction, training and development of volunteers and Recovery Ambassadors. Recruitment will be targeted at volunteers with experience of Addiction (substance dependence), student volunteers, peer mentors and family and/or carer volunteers.
The Recovery Ambassador training programme is accredited through Open College Network, the post holder will be required to support the training delivery and learner support.
Supporting the development of mutual aid and an independent recovery forum.
The post holder will be responsible for working with the Community Team Lead, Rehab and Service Managers to identify volunteering and Ambassador requirements.
The post holder will be supported and managed by the Community Team Lead and will be expected to take part in the ongoing development of support systems and service improvement planning.
Key Duties include:
Recruit a team of volunteers and Recovery Ambassadors (to include family members and young people) with a range of diverse skills to support service delivery across the Redcar/South Tees
Specialist recruitment for volunteers to provide Employment, Training and Education specific interventions as part of the recovery and reintegration element of the service.
Ensure that all volunteers and Recovery Ambassadors receive the Recovery Connections induction and supervision to carry out their roles.
Support the delivery of OCN-accredited training and provide learning support for the Recovery Ambassadors.
Work with people and groups to recruit and develop individuals who may be ready to move into volunteer or Recovery Ambassador Roles.
Develop robust partnership working arrangements with partners within Redcar/South Tees and other allied organisations.
Liaise within the Partnership to identify volunteer and Recovery Ambassadors requirements that will complement service delivery – this will include the provision of volunteer-led projects in local communities, alternative/complementary volunteer therapists, project volunteers, student volunteers and Recovery Ambassadors.
Provide evidence-based advice and support to volunteers and Recovery Ambassadors.
Produce reports on the activity and effectiveness of the volunteering and Recovery Ambassadors across the Redcar/South Tees service.
Lead the successful administration of DBS applications for all volunteers and Recovery Ambassadors across the Redcar/South Tees .
Engage proactively with both line management and supervision and maintain a current knowledge of appropriate interventions.
Support Community Coaches to link in with community groups, local residents and contracted services and connect our recovery community locally.
Ensure a strengths-based approach is adopted and where possible co-production with the recovery community is utilised for all planning groups.
Coordinate and oversee peer-led evaluations, peer-led consultations, and satisfaction surveys.
Ensure there is a range of recovery support opportunities delivered across the Redcar/South Tees area coordinated and supported by the Community Team with support from volunteers and Recovery Ambassadors.
Ensure employment, education and training is a realistic opportunity for those who are deemed to be ready using The Recovery Zones as a guide
Support development of Recovery Connections led enterprise and opportunities.
Represent Recovery Connections at various local and national forums.
Contribute to the Strategic development of Recovery Connections.
Lead on identified work streams as part of an overall service improvement plan.
Lead on Investors in Volunteers standard compliance and continual improvement.
Staff have the opportunity to join the Electric Car Scheme, and have access to a Medicash Health Plan (after 3 months), alongside generous holiday entitlements starting at 26 days, and rising to 28 and 30 days after one and two years of service, respectively. Wellbeing events take place throughout the year, and the charity promotes the value of a good work-life balance. Regular training opportunities are provided across all roles.
To apply for this role, please download a full job description and application form from https://www.recoveryconnections.org.uk/job/volunteer-coordinator-3/, returning it to info@recoveryconnections.org.uk
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