Volunteer Coordinator

About the role

We are recruiting for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our Children & Families Mentoring programme. We support care experienced young people aged 8-14 years across Glasgow and North Lanarkshire, our mentoring programme enables young people to have time away from home where they can gain confidence, learn new skills and talk to a trusted adult.

This is a part time role working 17.5 hours per week, the Volunteer Coordinator will have responsibility for recruitment, training and day to day supervision of volunteer mentors, the ongoing support of mentor and mentee matches and the provision of additional supports to mentee’s families as and when required. The post holder will also support the Service Manager with the ongoing promotion and development of the programme.

The role is mainly working in the community in the North Lanarkshire area, or working from home in agreement with the line manager. It is expected that you will be in the office at Dava Street, Govan from time to time for meetings.

We’re looking for you to have gained experience of supporting young people and families with complex needs, and you will have knowledge of the issues facing young people who are care-experienced and/or on the edges of care. You will also have knowledge of current relevant legislation and policies relating to children and young people as well as a working knowledge of child protection procedures.

A full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes is an essential requirement.

Full details can be found in the job & person specification which you can download below.

Interested in applying? 

Send us your cv and cover letter telling us why you would like to work with us and how you will fulfil the duties and behaviours required for the role.

Send your application to recruitment@rightthere.org.

Applications will be considered as they are received and interviews arranged, as such the advert might close earlier than the advertised closing date.

Thanks and Good Luck!