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Befriending Coordinator - Lead Scotland
Created: 18/11/2024
News/Events Category: Job VacanciesPost: Befriending CoordinatorContract: Fixed term initially to 31 March 2026. This post is funded by a recurring annual grant, subject to meeting funder objectives.Hours: 28 hours per weekSalary: £26,880 per annum (£21,504 per annum, pro rata)
Lead Scotland is seeking a Befriending Coordinator to market and deliver their well-established befriending service in Fife to young carers who are socially isolated and who need a break from their caring responsibilities.The postholder will recruit, match, and support a network of volunteer befrienders to support young carers one-to-one, as well as delivering a small direct case load. You will also liaise with a range of organisations, particularly Fife Young Carers.
This post requires you to have your administrative home base in Fife and involves regular travel to homes and communities across Fife. It involves regulated work which a satisfactory PVG is required. Lead Scotland has a Recruiting People with Convictions policy.
Lead Scotland is a charity which provides learning, befriending and helpline services for disabled people and carers. Charity no. SC003949
About You
Are you passionate about the transformative power of befriending to overcome social isolation and loneliness? Are you confident in communicating one-to-one and have a flexible and creative approach to befriending? Would you enjoy being an active part of the vibrant, inclusive, and supportive Lead Scotland team? Do you have great organisational skills, previous experience of supporting disabled adults experiencing a range of barriers, and of designing and delivering befriending activities? You must enjoy working with young people, be enthusiastic, and be committed to a person-centred experience for befriendees. Experience of recruiting and training volunteers is a key part of this role.
Benefits
Lead Scotland offer a contributory pension, 25 days' annual leave (plus 12 days' public holidays per annum pro rata). They have an annual leave purchase scheme, flexible working, home based, and IT equipment is provided.
Disability Confident
Lead has Disability Confident status, and they encourage applications from disabled people. All disabled people who meet the minimum requirements will get a guaranteed interview. Information about their commitment to recruit disabled people can be found here on their website.
If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in the online form. This will in now way disadvantage you in the recruitment process. All job application information can be made in alternative formats on request including braille, large print, and audio. People can make applications in alternative formats. Recruitment paperwork is kept for six months before it is destroyed. Please complete their equal opportunities form to help ensure they are attracting a broad range of candidates.
How to apply
- Answer the questions in the online form. This will help Lead to assess your approach and transferable skills for this specific role and replaces a cover letter.
- E-mail your CV to [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 11.59am on Thursday 28 November 2024. Interviews will take place on Thursday 05 December 2024.
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