Senior DA Practitioner - Safe Accommodation Services (Volunteer Co-Ordinator)
This is a Permanent, Salaried vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The role
As a Senior Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Volunteer Coordinator), you’ll lead on the day-to-day activities of a team of volunteers delivering support and co-delivering group programmes to women who have experienced domestic abuse. You’ll lead on supervision, training and volunteer recruitment, playing a key part in the ongoing growth, development and sustainability of the service.
Job requirements
- Work in partnership with the Service Manager to design and develop all work activities to meet customer need, and to ensure that customers accessing the service receive a professional and coordinated response, with up to date, relevant advice and information.
- Lead on all aspects of the recruitment, training, induction of volunteers, as well as all aspects of the delivery and day to day administration and supervision of volunteers and the volunteer programme.
- Actively encourage customer involvement and participation in the planning, delivery and evaluation of group programmes. Co-deliver group programmes to customers when necessary.
- Share your knowledge and skills to enhance the professional development of all staff and volunteers. Celebrate volunteer success and manage any capability issues quickly and professionally.
- Make sure staff and volunteers attend team meetings where appropriate to maintain good communication within the service. This will also provide a forum to share concerns, experience and skills.
- Respond appropriately to any safeguarding concerns, demonstrating an understanding of safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
- Make sure referrals are appropriate, or signposted to more suitable services. Make sure the right level of information is provided, that possible risks have been identified, assessed and effective risk management strategies have been put in place.
What we’re looking for
- A good standard of education, for example GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
- Experience recruiting, training, managing or mentoring staff or volunteers.
- Experience delivering training or group work.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management.
- An understanding of the effects that domestic abuse has on women, children and young people.
- The ability to keep clear, concise and factual recordings of sessions and meetings.
- The ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
- Clear and effective communication skills and excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to engage a range of audiences and facilitate volunteer training.
- Able to work positively within a team to assist the development of the service, and able to work effectively with other professionals and agencies.
- Able to work flexibly, including some hours outside of regular business hours.
- Full UK driving licence with use of your own vehicle for work.
- DBS check every three years.
Be a catalyst for change and help us impact the way our region addresses abusive relationships. Apply now!
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Who we are
We’re part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident.
Glow is the catalyst for change in our community and our sector. We’re working to systematically impact the way our region and our sector addresses abusive relationships. Everything we do is driven by a deep desire to change the future of relationships for the better. This is the start of something great.
Watch the video below to hear from some of the people we've supported.
Why choose us
No matter what brand you're working with across the Honeycomb Group, you can trust us to look after you. Creating a happy home doesn't just apply to our customers, it applies to our staff too. That's why we offer:
Annual leave purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave- you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly.
Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions.
We never shut the door
At Honeycomb Group we know that a Group full of people from diverse backgrounds and communities makes us better at what we do. This means building a more inclusive and diverse workplace and promoting equality for all regardless of what you look like, where you come from and who you love. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or belief.
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