Volunteer and Reception Co-ordinator for Healthworks

Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full or Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Newcastle
Salary: £22,360 Per Annum
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Role description: Senior Project Support
Volunteer and Reception Co-ordinator
Up to 37 hours per week; 5 days per week between Monday – Friday
£11.62 per hour - £22,360 per annum
Healthworks is one of the largest charities working with local communities across the North East to tackle health inequalities and improve health, wellbeing and life outcomes. Our work has been nationally recognised as making an outstanding contribution to the health and well-being of local communities by the King’s Fund.
We have been successful in gaining funding from North of Tyne Combined Authority which has allowed us to create a new position of Volunteer Co-ordinator. This position has been created with the aim of developing opportunities for individuals based in the outer west to volunteer within Healthworks organisation, giving them the opportunity to develop new skills and gain work experience which will enhance their employability, as well as helping tackle social isolation issues some residents suffer.
This post will also have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Front of House team and reception service where some of the volunteering opportunities will be based.
This role will be based at The Lemington Centre, Tyne View, NE15 8RZ but will require the co-ordinator to travel within the area to help recruit volunteers and network this opportunity.
In summary you will
Lead on recruitment of volunteers from the outer west of the City and establish their areas of interest
Identify and develop volunteering opportunities with Healthworks liaising with Senior Managers of workstreams where they are embedded
Match volunteers to suitable opportunities
Be key contact for volunteers and lead on management, administration, supervision and support of this programme
Ensure there are suitable, safe tasks assigned with adequate supervision whilst ensuing volunteers get fulfilment within their volunteering role
Have day-to-day responsibility for the front of house reception service ensuring a high level of performance and accuracy across the team managing a team of staff
Look way to develop the front of house service to enhance customer experience
We know how important our team is to the amazing work that we do in our local communities. In return we offer;
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) and the opportunity to buy additional leave
Free membership to both our gyms
Dedicated staff wellbeing programme
Training and development opportunities
The opportunity to work for a friendly and positive organisation that genuinely makes a difference to people’s lives
We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We are committed to taking positive and proactive steps to ensure that we provide a safe and caring environment, free from discrimination for everyone.
Interested in applying?
To apply please submit an up to date CV with a covering letter to recruitment@hwn.org.uk
Or if you would like to have an informal chat about the role and our organisation please contact Rob Joyce or Laura Laverick on 0191 272 4244
Closing Date: Midday on Wednesday 21 February 2024
Please note that we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and we may close the application deadline earlier than stated if we receive suitable applications.
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