Volunteer Coordinator
As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will work closely with various departments to create and update volunteer roles, ensuring we provide the best support possible.
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Introduction
Nightingale Hammerson cares for over 250 residents, tailoring our approaches within our residential, nursing, dementia, respite, and palliative care teams. We are enormously proud of our homes, with our South London home, Nightingale House, rated 'Outstanding' and our North London home, Hammerson House, rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), in its first year of opening.
As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will work closely with various departments to create and update volunteer roles, ensuring we provide the best support possible.
What will your typical day involve?
You'll create and update volunteer roles, assist with recruitment, and organise DBS and reference checks. You'll facilitate volunteer induction training, manage the volunteer data platform, and ensure CQC compliance. You'll also handle volunteer queries, update communication channels, and organise volunteer events and appreciation days.
Maintaining relationships with external partners and providing training opportunities for volunteers are key parts of the role.
Additionally, you'll attend training and events to support your professional growth.
Who are we looking for?
We seek a dedicated individual with a good standard of education and ongoing professional development. A degree in business administration or a related field, and knowledge of best practices in volunteering, are desirable.
You should have experience as a Volunteer Coordinator, developing volunteer relationships, and providing support and advice. Knowledge of older people's care needs and dementia-related issues is a plus.
Strong organisational, communication, and team coordination skills are essential. Experience with databases, MS Office, and Better Impact software is beneficial.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, adaptable, and able to act on their initiative. If you're passionate about supporting volunteers, we want to hear from you!
What is in it for you?
- Car parking on site (Nightingale House)
- Transport from East Finchley Tube Station (Hammerson House)
- Access to the Apples and Honey Nightingale preschool and daycare on-site (Nightingale House)
- A friendly, supportive, team working environment
- Highly competitive rates of pay
- Training & development opportunities
- Flexible working patterns
- 25 days including bank holiday annual leave, increasing over time
- Subsidised staff restaurant (Nightingale and Hammerson House)
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (T&C applied)
- Cycle to work scheme
For more information on our benefits, please click here.
Hours
Full-time 37.5 hours a week
Salary
from £27,000 per annum
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If you meet the above requirements, we’d love to hear from you!
It’s also very important to us that as well as meeting the job description, you can bring a wealth of experience and qualities that make you ideal for working with the elderly on a daily basis.
Values:
Embrace and embody our core values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Safeguarding
Our positions are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosures, which will be completed upon successful application. All applications will be handled individually, following our policy and organisational requirements.
Diversity
We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and residents we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
- Locations
- Nightingale House, Hammerson House
Workplace & Culture
Nightingale Hammerson employs over 350 team members.
Our teams of healthcare professionals, nurses, dementia nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, engagement specialists, maintenance, housekeeping, porters and administration staff are all part of one team. Each team member works together to support the delivery of best care for each of our residents.
We are a hugely diverse charity and each team member is supported to develop their professional credentials and their personal well-being. We know our staff make a real difference and always seek to acknowledge their achievements.
About Nightingale Hammerson
Volunteer Coordinator
As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will work closely with various departments to create and update volunteer roles, ensuring we provide the best support possible.
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