Voluntary Action Elmbridge

Employment Opportunities

Vacancies

Organisation - The Fircroft Trust
Hours - Part Time (23.5 hours per week)
Position - Support Worker/Volunteer Co-ordinator
Closing Date - 17th May 2013

The Fircroft Trust is a registered charity, enabling adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems to lead independent lives.

They are looking for a support worker/volunteer co-ordinator for their Centre in Ditton Road, Surbiton.

For further information and application pack, please contact Ann on 0208 399 1772 or Download
our application form from our website www.thefircrofttrust.org.

Organisation - Thames Homeless Project
Hours - Part Time (20 hours per week)
Contract - 6 Months (self-employed)
Position - Developement Manager
Closing Date - 24th May 2013
Salary - £30, 000 - £35, 000 pa (pro rata)

THP is a small charity dedicated to help prevent homelessness and alleviate the effects of homelessness for people from Elmbridge, Runnymede and Spelthorne who do not qualify for help from the local authorities (non-statutory homeless).

The role is to scope objectives to expand, re-energise and refocus THP activities, working in partnership with other local organisations and agencies, to address non-statutory homelessness in these boroughs.  It is envisaged that the post holder will provide a formal option appraisal report to Trustees on the way forward, together with a project plan for delivery. The post holder will also be responsible for the day to day existing activities of the charity.

The successful candidate will have previous knowledge and evidence of successful organisational development and management. You will have the drive and experience as a self-starter to deliver
outcomes with minimal supervision and develop productive working relationships.  Ideally you will have
extensive knowledge of need, issues and existing provision in this area of Surrey.

A role profile is available on request from:
Andrea Watson, Community Services Manager, Walton Charity
0203 328 0247
awatson@waltoncharity.org.uk

Application is by covering letter and CV, to be addressed to:
Howard Springett, Chairman, THP
c/o Walton Charity, Mayfield, 74 Hersham Road, Hersham, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 5NU

Organisation - Cheer
Hours - Part Time (up to 20 hours per week)
Contract - Fixed Term For 12 Months
Closing Date - Friday 7th June 2013
Start Date - 21st July (can be flexible)
Salary - £9.00 per hour equivalent to an annualised figure of £9360 (based on a £20 hour week). Details of other terms and conditions of employment are available on application from the CHEER Managers.

For over 60 years CHEER has been helping the elderly in East Elmbridge. We have 2 part-time staff, 1 of whom is due to take maternity leave. We also have 20 volunteers. The personal attributes you will need include experience of working with older people, team management and office experience.
You will need to be able to operate independently, and work under pressure. Experience of working with volunteers would be advantageous as would a knowledge of Health and Adult Community Care structures and services.

You will:

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  Work with the CHEER Manager to develop and
  implement appropriate services and policies
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  In conjunction with the Manager, maintain and
  develop sustainable funding
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  Carry out home visits to clients, providing
  advice – including assistance in benefit form completion
• 
  In conjunction with the Manager, manage and
  develop the Befriending Scheme and associated projects
• 
  Evaluate the impact that CHEER’s services have
  on those who use them
• 
  Attend Cheer Trustee Meetings and make
  appropriate reports
• 
  Have the opportunity to devise and develop
  events to attract volunteers, clients and funds
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  Have the satisfaction of seeing your events
  reach out to those in need and attract those who are isolated to build new
  relationships
• 
  Work with a small busy and professional charity
  to gain insight into the voluntary sector

The end result? CHEER will have a higher profile; more volunteers; greater sustainability.

A unique opportunity to use your skills to help manage a local charity which seeks to alleviate financial hardship for elderly people and reduce the social isolation of those who are lonely or housebound.

Location:
Claygate, Surrey: But with a requirement to travel within Elmbridge or a reasonable distance outside the Borough – ability to drive is essential. You must be able to drive and have the use of a car.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this position.

If you are interested in this post, please get in touch with Harry Livesey or Charlotte Chatwin,
CHEER Managers on 01372 879321 or email manager@cheer-elmbridge.org.uk.

 

 

 

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