Inclusive Volunteering Coordinator
Job in
Birtley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, DH98, England, UK
Listed on 2026-11-02
Listing for:
The Methodist Church in Britain
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-02
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Career & Life Skills Coaching, Community Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Inclusive Employment team at ECL runs the local authority funded LIVE Supported Employment programme, and this coordinator role sits within it. The work centres on matching people facing barriers to work with volunteering, work experience or community roles, through assessments, job coaching and partner organisations. A full driving licence and own vehicle are essential, and cover of evenings and weekends is required.
Applicants who need visa sponsorship cannot apply directly, as sponsorship is handled by a third-party provider.
- Provide end-to-end, person-centred support to people seeking volunteering, work experience or community outcomes, matching them on skills and experience
- Complete community profile assessments
- Provide support and/or job coaching
- Work closely with organisations offering voluntary opportunities
- Create pathways for customers and deliver outcomes in line with contractual targets
- Contribute to delivery of the LIVE Supported Employment programme
- Supported Employment Diploma Level 3 or Health and Social Care equivalent (holding or working towards)
- Experience delivering to an employment service or social care contract
- Experience working in a target-driven environment against KPIs
- Experience directly supporting individuals into employment or volunteering
- Understanding of the needs of employers and of individuals with barriers to employment
- Outstanding communication skills
- Initiative and proactive problem-solving
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship
- Experience providing employment support as part of a government scheme
- 55p per mile tax-free mileage allowance
- Up to 32 days' annual leave a year, including bank holidays
- Enhanced contributory NEST pension, with employer contributions up to 6%
- Fully paid induction and training, paid-for qualifications and career development
- Annual salary review and annual performance-related bonus
- Healthcare scheme via Healthshield paid by ECL
- Company smartphone and enhanced DBS checks and renewals paid by ECL
- 24/7 employee assistance programme, Blue Light Card and mental health first aiders
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