Befriending Coordinator - South Derbyshire
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.24 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Expenses, pension contributions. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 June 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sight Support Derbyshire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
The Coordinator will work alongside their counterpart in the North of Derbyshire and with our Volunteer Coordinator to find suitable volunteers to link up with our visually impaired service users. You will do a home assessment, make the introduction, and then provide support to both parties as the befriending relationship develops. You will reap the rewards of seeing what a positive impact befriending can have on the service user and the volunteer – real job satisfaction!
Part of the operational team based in Derby and reporting to the Operational Services Manager, you will need to be a ‘self-starter’ and able to work on your own initiative to ensure that services run smoothly and deliver the required outcomes.
Part of the operational team based in Derby and reporting to the Operational Services Manager, you will need to be a ‘self-starter’ and able to work on your own initiative to ensure that services run smoothly and deliver the required outcomes.