Job Opportunity in Volunteer Management with Not For Profit Organisation - Telford area

Job Opportunity for a Volunteer Co-ordination Manager - no Office, no 9-5!

Cool2Care is a new and highly innovative Social Enterprise, founded by a father of a disabled boy, determined to improve the lives of thousands of disabled children and their families across the UK.  Cool2Care operates a unique service of recruiting, training and placing care-workers and personal assistants to work with families of disabled children and young people with all types of disability, including physical, learning and behavioural conditions.

We are seeking a Volunteer Co-ordinator for our Telford and Wrekin-based team to:

• assist with volunteer recruitment and selection
• assist with identification and implementation of training for volunteers
• assist with daily supervision, assessment and monitoring of volunteers
• co-ordinate volunteer availability and deployment
• maintain adequate records and update administration systems
• manage effective communication amongst volunteers
• ensure that volunteers adhere to Cool2Care policies and procedures
• assist with external presentations to ensure the maintenance of a high profile service within the Local Authority and promotion of Cool2Care mission

It is essential for applicants to possess the following skills and experience:

• minimum GCSE qualification
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• experience in co-ordinating and leading teams
• ability to think creatively, mediate and act upon initiatives
• experience in a customer facing environment
• ICT literate - MS Windows, Internet, mobile phone, SMS texting etc.
• ability to work to deadlines
• the ability to process and deal with confidential and sensitive information
• the drive and determine to deliver results against business targets
• the ability to work effectively and autonomously in a start-up organisation
• the ability to direct and lead a team of people
• a driving licence

It is desirable for applicants have previous experience of working in a Social Enterprise role or familiarity with social care, disability or childcare sectors.

Location:     Working from home in the Telford & Wrekin area, with regular travel to attend meetings locally and further a field, as required and occasional weekend or evening work.

Hours:         15 hours per week, worked flexibly

Salary:        Circa £22,000 p.a. pro rata

Start Date:  February 2010

Please email jobs@cool2care.co.uk for more information or an application form.  No CV's will be accepted.  Closing date for applications is Friday 22^nd January 2010.

Cool2Care is committed to encouraging diversity and eliminating discrimination. Cool2Care aims to create a culture that respects and values individual differences, that promotes dignity, equality and diversity, and that encourages individuals to develop and maximise their true potential. We are committed wherever practicable to achieving and maintaining a workforce that broadly reflects the local community in which we operate.  All Cool2Care recruitment is carried out in line with safe recruitment practices.