Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator - Cancer Champions

We're looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Volunteer Coordinator who will support the development of the Cancer Champion service and oversee the day-to-day activities of the Cancer Volunteer Champions. The Volunteer Coordinator will recruit and provide Cancer Volunteer Champions with training, support, and supervision, developing and inspiring the Champions to provide an accessible, inclusive support service based on community feedback.

Main duties of the job

The CHCP Volunteer Coordinator will support the expansion of the organization through the recruitment of volunteers in the North West area and the development of a work placement program within CHCP and agreed partners.

Their primary role is to promote the CHCP Volunteer and work placement program and coordinate the recruitment and retention of volunteers and individuals on a work placement. The role includes being the central point of contact to liaise with volunteers, service coordinators, and key CHCP stakeholders for the delivery of an effective volunteer program and work placement program that meets the national Investors in Volunteers Standards.

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too. We recognize that high-quality care is delivered by high-quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley, and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles; that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge, skills, and experience.
• A professional qualification related to public health would be an advantage.

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of issues related to volunteering.
• Ability to communicate at all levels, both in written form and verbally.
• A good understanding and experience of community outreach.
• Knowledge of policy relating to volunteer legislation.

Experience

• Experience of establishing new systems and processes.
• Supervisory or management experience.
• Experience of working with volunteers.
• Experience of recruiting, training, managing, and supervising volunteers.
• Experience of working in a similar post.
• Experience of research and/or audit.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of working with different agencies, both statutory and voluntary.
• Experience of working on community projects, preferably, but not essentially, in a charity.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

St Helens Wellbeing, City Health Care Partnership CIC

Peter Street Community Centre, Peter Street