People Co-ordinator

Job Location	Mytchett
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	14.00 - 15.00 per hour
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , part-time

Job Description

Volunteer and People Co-ordinatorWendyB are proud to support Surrey Heath Age Concern, an independent local charity working to provide services to enhance the lives of people in the Borough of Surrey Heath.An exciting opportunity has arisen in their successful Befriending team for a BefrienderCo-Ordinator. We are looking for someone who ideally has experience working with the elderly within the health, social or third sector but this isnt essential. This role requires empathy, integrity and discretion and thecapacity to work within the requirements of GDPR and Safeguarding. This opportunity plays a significant role in establishing long-term friendships to reduce loneliness and isolation across the Surrey Heath Borough. Effective organisational, communication andlistening skills is essential.This is a 1-year contract to start ASAP - £14 - £15ph14 hours per week

Recruit and run training sessions for Befrienders including induction training and refresher training as necessary.
Undertake Home Assessment and Risk Assessment visits with potential Befriendees.
Process volunteer applications including references and Disclosure & Barring Service checks.
Provide support to Befriendees and Befrienders using the service to alleviate loneliness and social isolation and helping to build confidence. Signpost to other services as necessary.
Liaise with statutory services, Social Care Team and other referral agencies, such as GPs when necessary.
Report any safeguarding concerns or problems to the Charity Manager and/or Chair of Trustees.
Maintain and update Befriending / volunteer Database.
Provide the Board of Trustees with accurate Befriending Reports.
Regular weekly phone calls/chats to new clients in waiting list.

Essential skills

Good IT skills
Friendly, communicative and warm personality
Excellen listening skills
It is essential that you are a car driver

Desired but non essential skills

Experience of working with older people.
Experience of working with volunteers.
Health, Social care or relevant third sector experience.

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