Volunteering Support Worker

Overall purpose of job

To assist the Recruitment and Placement Officer to actively and continuously promote volunteering throughout the Mid Ulster Council area and to recruit and place volunteers in line with targets outlined in the annual operational plan.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in the application form evidence of the qualifications and experience noted below. Only information contained in the application form will be considered at the shortlisting stage.

Essential Criteria:

1. 4 GCSEs (Grade A-C) to include English Language and Mathematics or demonstrate equivalent.
2. 1 year’s relevant experience of working in a diverse environment (with people of all ages, abilities and interests).
3. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
4. IT skills including use of Microsoft Office and Excel Spreadsheets.
5. Administration skills, compile information, filing, recording information, respond to emails/telephone calls.
6. Work well as part of a team with collaborative, flexible and supportive approach.
7. Well organised, able to prioritise and manage time effectively, work on own initiative and be self-directed and motivated and work to deadlines.
8. Ability to work flexible hours.
9. Must have the ability to travel to various locations as and when required (Possession of a full driving licence and access to a car for business travel or have a means to fulfil the travel requirements of the post).