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Mind in Mid Herts 11 Hatfield Road
St AlbansHerts AL1 3RR
Tel: 01727 865070
web: www.mindinmidherts.org.ukemail: [email protected]
Company limited by guaranteeRegistered in England and Wales
Reg No 04746078
Reg. Charity Number 1101678
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in this post of Assistant Volunteer Coordinator. This is an important role
in our organisation.
Please find attached an application pack. We look forward to reading your application.
Please send your application for my attention either to the postal address:
Mind in Mid Herts11 Hatfield RoadST ALBANSHerts AL1 3RR
Or email to [email protected] no later than Monday 30th October 2017. Please note if you
are successful with your application you will need to be available for an interview on Friday 3rd
November 2017.
Yours faithfully,
Tracy MarshallChief Operations Officer
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JOB DESCRIPTION – Assistant Volunteer Coordinator
Reporting to: Volunteer CoordinatorResponsible for: Volunteer Recruitment/induction Hours: 12 hours per weekDuration : 12 month contractSalary: £16,354 per annum pro rataLocation / operation: The jobholder will support activities in our Stevenage Wellbeing Centre
Mind in Mid Herts (MiMH) is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment and harassment on the grounds of all the ‘protected characteristics’ as identified by the Equality Act 2010.
MiMH's policy regarding access to Flexible Work Policy (FWP) states that eligible employees have the right to request the ability to work in a flexible way. Should you wish to make such a request, you must submit a FWP request in writing with your application. The recruiting manager will consider any requests in line with the policy.
It is MiMH's intention that this job description is a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, services will change and the jobholder’s obligations might vary and develop, so the job description should be seen as a guide and not as a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement.
Purpose of Post / Accountability
To work with the Volunteer Coordinator , Project Officers and other staff and volunteers in Stevenage to recruit, induct and support volunteers and services. The Volunteer Coordinator will provide regular supervision and support. You may be required to work in other centres MIMH centres if necessary.
Principal Responsibilities
To be line managed by the Volunteer Coordinator. To work in line with the aims and objectives of MIMH. To attend training as agreed with the managers. To recruit volunteers to support/facilitate and establish groups within the Stevenage and North
Herts area. To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users. To promote empowerment and choice and support individuals to identify their own achievable and
realistic goals, and agree objectives to aid prevention and recovery2
Job Description [Assistant Volunteer Coordinator]
To support volunteers to identify and overcome fears and challenge negative self-talk, using solution focussed techniques, within a positive relationship.
To act as a positive role model showing professional and caring attitudes and behaviour towards other team members, partners, service users and carers.
To work in a way that acknowledges the personal, social, cultural and spiritual strengths and needs of the individual.
To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with MIMH's quality standards.
To carry out all duties with due regard to MIMH's policies and procedures, including the equalities requirements.
To undertake other duties as may be reasonably determined by the Senior Managers and CEO.
Person Specification
Assistant volunteer coordinatorEssential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
QualificationsPrevious experience of working with volunteers or recruitment *
Clean driving licence and use of a car *Experience / abilitiesExperience/awareness of mental ill health *Experience of working with people with mental health needs *IT literate - basic Word and Excel, and use of Internet and email *Creative and flexible approach to working with individuals *Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team *Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner *Ability to contribute to the development of the service *Awareness of issues in mental health services provision. *Ability to share information with co-workers *Ability to work flexible hours *Awareness of equal opportunities *Honesty and integrity *Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, both verbally and in writing, including excellent telephone skills *
Ability to prioritise and manage workload *
Additional Requirements
Ensuring that all responsibilities are undertaken in accordance with procedures and the Service User/funder requirements.
Adherence to our Human Resources policies and procedures as outlined in the Staff Handbook. Understanding the need for confidentiality when dealing with both internal and external
information. Understanding the importance of conforming to our service requirements and Service User needs. Flexibility to work outside or in excess of standard hours when necessary to achieve objectives.
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Sound knowledge of the Company’s service offering specific to the role and an understanding of the impact that poor service has on our Service Users and our reputation.
Adherence to Health and Safety guidelines for safe working. Adherence to legislative requirements.
Benefits
All full-time employees have an entitlement of 25 days paid holiday per year (April 1st - March 31st). Statutory bank and public holidays are in addition to standard holiday entitlement. As well as this there is Birthday Leave that can be taken outside of your annual leave. Part-time employees' holidays entitlement is pro-rata.
There is a contributory pension scheme.
Signed by Manager on behalf of Mind in Mid Herts Dated
Signed by the Employee Dated
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Application Form
Please return to: Tracy Marshall, Mind in Mid Herts, 11 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 3RR or email; [email protected]
Post Title:
Personal Details
Surname:
Forenames(s):
Address:
Postcode:
Telephone (Home): (Mobile):
E-mail address:
Please note any disability or other medical condition which may require special attention at the interview or in the job.
Education
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Please give details of your education and all exams passed.
Date School/Institution
Exams passed
Relevant Training Courses
Please give details all training courses.
Date College/Institution
Course, Qualifications, etc.
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Present (most recent) Employment/Voluntary Work
Employer’s name and address:
Position held:
Dates:
Salary:
Brief description of duties:
Previous Employment
Dates Employer Position Held
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Additional Information
Please give any further information you think could assist us in deciding your suitability. You should give details of all relevant experience, interests, voluntary work, etc. and specify your reasons for applying for the vacancy. Continue on a separate page if necessary.
Please note that CVs are not considered as part of the selection process.
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Referees
One of your referees should be your present or most recent employer or, if unemployed, an organisation you have been involved with. References must not be provided by a relative or someone sharing your home.
We will not contact your present employer without your permission.
Name: Name:
Address: Address:
Status: Status:
In the past two years, how many sick leave days have you taken in your present employment?
When can you start?
An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure is required for this post.
Have you worked for Mind in Mid Herts in the past in any capacity?
I declare that the information on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge:
Signature
Date
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Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form1. Please tell us your Age: 2. Do you consider yourself to have a disability?
Yes No Rather not say
2b. If yes do you have a:
Physical Impairment Sensory Impairment Learning Disability Mental Health Condition (Long Term) Other Health Condition (Long Term)
3. EthnicityAsian or Asian British
Bangladeshi Indian Pakistani Any Other Asian Background
Black or Black British African Caribbean Any Other Black Background
Mixed White and Asian White and Black African White and Black Caribbean Any Other Mixed Background
White White British White Irish Any Other White Background
Other Ethnic Group ChineseAny Other Ethnic Group
Please state: _____________________________ Rather not say
4. Nationality Please state: _______________________________
5. Gender Female Male Rather not say
5b. Gender ReassignmentDo you now, or have you ever considered yourself to be transgender? (tick if yes)
6. Religion or Beliefs Atheism Agnosticism Buddhism Christianity Hinduism Humanism Islam
Jainism Judaism Sikhism Any Other Religion/Belief
Please state: ____________________________ No Religion or Belief Rather not say
7. Sexual Orientation Bisexual Gay Man Heterosexual
Lesbian/Gay Woman Other Rather not say
8. Are you currently providing support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage without your help or/and support?
Yes No Rather not say
We are asking you to provide us with anonymous information to help reach as many communities as we can. All questions are optional and if you prefer not to it does not in any way effect your access to services. Thank you.
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