Midlothian Sure Start is a dynamic, award-winning third sector organisation. It offers a quality support service to families with children up to age 12 across Midlothian. Midlothian Sure Start has been in existence since 2001 and employs over 70 members of staff providing a service in Family Learning centres and in the community. Our ethos is to provide a holistic, confidential community-based service where families are at the heart of what we do.
We are looking for people who are as passionate about the services we provide as we are. In return, we are keen to support professional development with excellent training and development opportunities, enhanced sick pay (following completion of probation), enhanced annual leave entitlement (we close completely for a well-earned break over Christmas and New Year), and we support our staff with an Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Discounted Childcare, Health Cash Plan, and Discounted Shopping.
We are currently recruiting for the following post:
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Head Office, Mayfield
Part-time – 25 hours per week – Maternity Leave Cover
Salary Scale 22-26, £26,262.60 - £28,210.00 + pension
We are currently recruiting a Volunteer Co-Ordinator to recruit new volunteers and support volunteers throughout the organisation. The role will involve promoting opportunities through social media and events, supporting and mentoring volunteers through application, induction, placement, mentoring, and reporting on engagement.
Experience of working with volunteers is desirable. An understanding of the difficulties experienced by vulnerable families and good interpersonal and communication skills are required.
Application Process
For more information or if you are interested in applying, please contact our recruitment team on 0131 654 0489 or email recruitment@midlothiansurestart.org.uk. Alternatively, you can send us your CV and covering letter, detailing which role you are interested in.
Closing date: Monday 24th February 2025.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 5th March 2025.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £26,262.60-£28,210.00 per year
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 24/02/2025
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