Volunteer & Work Experience Co-ordinator
• Pay Point 5 (£7.61 per hour) - 8 (£8.77 per hour) dependant on experience
• 37.5 hours a week worked flexibly
• Full year with 33 days paid holiday pro rata including bank holidays

The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating the sourcing of appropriate volunteers across the Trust and ensuring that volunteers are properly supported so that the Trust gains maximum benefit from its voluntary workforce.
This role will also support all aspects of work experience for adults within the Trust’s Community Living Service.

The ability to gain confidence from and to support potential and existing voluntary staff is required. Understanding of the new legislation relating to benefit sanctions would be expected along with experience of managing own administrative workload and the ability to set up and maintain databases. Previous experience of managing a voluntary workforce or similar role is desirable. Access to transport is required as the role will involve travel to Charity Shops and the Trust’s Farm.

Full details of the requirements of the role are outlined within the job specification.

In return we offer all the support you would expect from an Investor in People recognised organisation including excellent development opportunities. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all groups and communities. We expect our staff to be committed to our Adult Protection policies and procedures. The above position will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS) check, references, evidence of qualifications and a work history which can be fully checked.

For an application pack, job description and full person spec please contact the Human Resources Department on 01843 222429 / 222484 or hr@johntownsendtrust.org.uk

Closing date for receipt of completed applications 7.5.15
Please state clearly on the application form which role you are applying for.