Volunteer coordinator

Title : Volunteer Services Coordinator - Cardiff and Vale of GlamorganSalary : £25,600 - £28,444 per annumHours / Contract : Permanent - 35 hours per week Based : Home based with an opportunity to work from our offices at the Hospice in PenarthClosing date : Sunday 10th March 2024Interview date : Interviews will take place on Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th March We're looking for someone with a passion for volunteering and who has experience and understanding of the value volunteers can bring to supporting end of life care for people and their families and carers.

Marie Curie Benefits Package : Season ticket loan for travelling to and from workDefined contribution schemes for Pension Marie Curie Group Personal Pension SchemeLoan schemes for bikes;

computers and satellite navigation systems Introduce a friend schemeHelp with childcare cost (T & C's apply) Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance - for all employees Eye care- (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)'What's in it for you?

Annual leave allowance -England and Wales 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) Competitive Policy for parental / sick Leave Continuous Professional development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)Industry leading training programmesFlexible WorkingFree DBS / PVG / Access NIWhat we are looking for : Knowledge and experience of end of life careExperience of working with and managing volunteersStrong planning and operational service delivery skillsAn understanding of the needs of different communities, including people with protected characteristicsExcellent communication skillsA willingness to travel across Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan and throughout Wales as necessary Welsh language speaker would be an advantageThis is an exciting role for someone to work with operational and volunteering teams across Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan to identify and support opportunities to develop new services to support a .

The successful candidate will support the delivery and coordination of the volunteer services including the management and supervision of volunteers, receiving referrals and matching volunteers with terminally ill people and / or their carers.

Volunteer services could include our Companion Service; bereavement support; Advance Care Planning and supporting care homes, people with dementia and vulnerable groups.

Please click apply to be taken through to our careers website where you can view the full job description.To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm.

This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

This role will be subject to receiving an Enhanced criminal record check.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Last updated : 2024-02-23