Volunteer, Peer and Self Advocacy Coordinator
Geographically covering Knowsley, Merseyside; hybrid working between home and the community of Knowsley
20 hours per week
£25,000 per annum FTE (£13,513.51 for 20 hours per week)
About the role
n-compass are looking to recruit a Volunteer, Peer and Self Advocacy Coordinator. The role is to cover the Knowsley and wider Merseyside area, to recruit, induct, train and retain volunteers and peer advocates, to offer 1-2-1 and group support to individuals who don’t meet the criteria for statutory and non-statutory Advocacy.
About you
We are looking for people with the ability to mentor, supervise and line manage volunteers including supporting their personal development; the ability to develop/maintain partnerships with a range of stakeholders; and the ability of setting and maintaining appropriate boundaries with clients, families/carers, and professionals. Most importantly, we are looking for people who are highly motivated, hardworking, flexible and who really want to make a difference.
About us
n-compass was established in 2009 and is a not-for-profit organisation determined to improve the lives of vulnerable people across the North of England, delivering a range of Advocacy, Health and Wellbeing, Carers and Counselling services. N-compass’ values are what inspire us to make a difference and enhance life opportunities for adults and young people across local communities by being professional, responsive, innovative, dynamic and empowering.
Benefits
* A local employer working with local people
* 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
* An extra day off for your birthday!
* Health Plan Scheme
* Buy and sell annual leave scheme
* 5% Employer Pension contribution
* A protected company-wide learning and development funding pot
The closing date is Friday 7th February 2025 at 5pm. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received and may result in closing the advertisement early.
n-compass is an equal opportunities employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply for this role, please contact hr@n-compass.org.uk.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (formally CRB)
Registered Charity Number: 1128809
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