YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP Community & Volunteer Co-ordinator Brighton 30 hours per week Fixed term contract for 1 year initially £24,720 per annum, pro-rata   We are recruiting a Community & Volunteer Co-ordinator to recruit, train and support adult volunteers/mentors from the local communities, to work with vulnerable young people based in our supported housing projects and the local community. This includes delivery of the Positive Placements employment programme.   The role will additionally seek to build links and financial support from local stakeholders and businesses, which will lead to greater opportunities for work experience, apprenticeships and employment for the young people that we support. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of current volunteers, as well as the recruitment and training of new volunteers. You will need to maintain monitoring systems to ensure the strategic development of the volunteering programme works towards departmental and team objectives and targets.   You must have experience of working with young people, and have an understanding of the issues and barriers which may be experienced by vulnerable young people in a supported housing setting. You will need to have experience in recruiting and supporting volunteers, and delivering training programmes. The role will involve organising, managing and prioritising your own workload with periods of minimal supervision.

YMCA DownsLink Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).        Closing date for applications: Friday 20th October 2017 at 9am

Interviews date: Wednesday 25th October 2017

Please note that we do not accept CVs. To apply, please download an Application Pack and an Application Form from YMCA DownsLink Group, or contact the Human Resources Department at 47 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2BE 

Closing date Friday, October 20th 2017