Lowestoft Hub Group Leader
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.90 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Lowestoft, Suffolk |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | The Befriending Scheme |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Hub Group Leader
HOURS: 8 hours per week on a Friday
LOCATION: Lowestoft
RESPONSIBLE TO: Business Development Manager
SALARY: £12.90 per hour
TERM OF CONTRACT: 12 months fixed term with potential to extend.
Summary of position
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The Befriending Scheme’s staff team as a Hub Group Leader in Lowestoft. The successful candidate will be joining a small but highly effective and energetic team that works with and supports vulnerable people to enable them to enjoy a better quality of life.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting people with learning disabilities and other vulnerable adults, through the organisation and management of a weekly welcoming and supportive Hub group in Lowestoft.
As well as organising and running the sessions the post holder, along with other members of the team, will be responsible for recruiting and increasing the numbers of members and volunteers attending the sessions.
Ideally you will have experience of working with vulnerable and marginalised people and a good knowledge of the local area, including services and help available for the client groups.
Purpose of post
The management of an established weekly welcoming and supportive daytime befriending base for adults with a learning disability in Lowestoft, providing a stimulating and safe environment, recruiting and supporting volunteers to assist with the activities on offer.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. To manage the recruitment, selection, support and management of a team of volunteers to assist with running the hub group, ensuring that TBS policies and vetting procedures are adhered to.
2. To manage a weekly, established hub group in Lowestoft.
3. To network and liaise effectively with statutory and other voluntary organisations in Suffolk. Providing information, advice and support to TBS members, signposting and liaising with outside agencies/ organisations as appropriate.
4. To actively recruit members by marketing and promoting TBS services.
5. To actively promote TBS and its range of services with an emphasis on recruiting new members.
6. To undertake all statutory & mandatory training required for the role.
7. To maintain clear and accurate records and produce all documentation to a high standard.
8. To manage a simple petty cash system.
9. To attend relevant meetings and report to the Senior Management Team.
10. To cover other Area Coordinators in times of annual leave, sickness or other operational requirements.
11. To undertake any other duties as required, commensurate with the level of the post.
The Befriending Scheme is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk of harm, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is EVERYONE’S responsibility.
TO APPLY, PLEASE EMAIL INFO@THEBEFRIENDINGSCHEME.ORG.UK TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION PACK INCLUDING PERSON SPECIFICATION AND FURTHER INFORMATION
JOB TITLE: Hub Group Leader
HOURS: 8 hours per week on a Friday
LOCATION: Lowestoft
RESPONSIBLE TO: Business Development Manager
SALARY: £12.90 per hour
TERM OF CONTRACT: 12 months fixed term with potential to extend.
Summary of position
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The Befriending Scheme’s staff team as a Hub Group Leader in Lowestoft. The successful candidate will be joining a small but highly effective and energetic team that works with and supports vulnerable people to enable them to enjoy a better quality of life.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting people with learning disabilities and other vulnerable adults, through the organisation and management of a weekly welcoming and supportive Hub group in Lowestoft.
As well as organising and running the sessions the post holder, along with other members of the team, will be responsible for recruiting and increasing the numbers of members and volunteers attending the sessions.
Ideally you will have experience of working with vulnerable and marginalised people and a good knowledge of the local area, including services and help available for the client groups.
Purpose of post
The management of an established weekly welcoming and supportive daytime befriending base for adults with a learning disability in Lowestoft, providing a stimulating and safe environment, recruiting and supporting volunteers to assist with the activities on offer.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. To manage the recruitment, selection, support and management of a team of volunteers to assist with running the hub group, ensuring that TBS policies and vetting procedures are adhered to.
2. To manage a weekly, established hub group in Lowestoft.
3. To network and liaise effectively with statutory and other voluntary organisations in Suffolk. Providing information, advice and support to TBS members, signposting and liaising with outside agencies/ organisations as appropriate.
4. To actively recruit members by marketing and promoting TBS services.
5. To actively promote TBS and its range of services with an emphasis on recruiting new members.
6. To undertake all statutory & mandatory training required for the role.
7. To maintain clear and accurate records and produce all documentation to a high standard.
8. To manage a simple petty cash system.
9. To attend relevant meetings and report to the Senior Management Team.
10. To cover other Area Coordinators in times of annual leave, sickness or other operational requirements.
11. To undertake any other duties as required, commensurate with the level of the post.
The Befriending Scheme is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk of harm, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is EVERYONE’S responsibility.
TO APPLY, PLEASE EMAIL INFO@THEBEFRIENDINGSCHEME.ORG.UK TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION PACK INCLUDING PERSON SPECIFICATION AND FURTHER INFORMATION