We are on the lookout for a special kind of volunteer 🧐 Do you have experience of Navy life and all that comes along with it? Maybe you are a Navy spouse or a veteran yourself. We are looking for volunteering to work with Naval families in the Plymouth area. Our work is supported by Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity For more info, or for an informal chat, please get in touch: pop us a message or email: homestart.shpt@gmail.com or phone 07307873163

Job Vacancy Coordinator - Part Time Home-Start South & West Devon are a parent support charity looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic part-time Coordinator to cover South & West Devon. The role involves assessing needs, creating plans and managing volunteer support to families. Recruitment, training and supporting volunteers. Developing local networks, promoting the service at a local level and attending multi-agency meetings. In addition, you will be digitally delivering training of targeted programmes for parents. Candidates would preferably have parenting experience and a background in volunteer and/or family support. Experience delivering training would be an advantage. Own transport is essential. Delivery will be in the local community and home based although there is a requirement to attend monthly team meetings at a central location. The post is 22 hours per week (over a minimum of 3 days). Salary - £24,500 pro rata (plus car and home working allowance). Person Specification We are looking for someone who represents our core value of Listening; Respecting; Empowering; Being Reliable; Being Transparent. You will have excellent interpersonal and organisation skills and be able work independently but also as part of a small tightknit team. You will be confident with digital communication and delivery as we are a paperless organisation and some of our delivery and communication is digital. Main Responsibilities - Recruiting, training and supporting volunteers - Setting plans with families and regularly reviewing progress - Working with the team to ensure good practice and to safeguard children - Engaging in multi-agency meetings, either to promote the service or as part of a families package of support - Digital delivery of reducing parental conflict, domestic abuse and perinatal support groups and programmes to parents (training provided to deliver the specific programmes) - Keeping detailed, accurate records on a cloud based database - Promoting the service locally through attendance at events, distribution of publicity and networking Closing date: Friday 18th April 25 Interviews will be held on Thursday 1st May 25 Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: £14,567 per year Expected hours: 22 per week Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: A-Level or equivalent (required) Willingness to travel: 75% (required) Work Location: On the road Application deadline: 18/04/2025 Expected start date: 01/06/2025 Please email Homestart.shpt@gmail.com for an Application pack