Volunteer Development Officer

If you are interested in being part of a strong and ambitious team of Volunteer Development Officers, then this could be the role you have been waiting for!, As part of a Volunteer Team, you will play a crucial role in supporting and enhancing the services provided by the Targeted Family Help Service in Hinckley & Bosworth. The Volunteer Development Officer will lead the recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers supporting the Targeted Family Help Service. This role involves developing effective recruitment strategies, building partnerships with local communities and organisations, and promoting volunteering opportunities. You will design and deliver training, provide ongoing support, and ensure volunteers are well-matched to roles that reflect their skills and the needs of families. The post also includes coordinating volunteer activity with service teams, monitoring impact, maintaining accurate records, reporting on outcomes, and ensuring all activity meets safeguarding and regulatory requirements. Work outside usual office hours and Saturdays depending on operational needs maybe occasionally required. Driving licence & access to a vehicle/car is essential. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our .

• Standard of education to Level 3 and/or any relevant childcare, youth and community, health and social care qualifications OR substantial experience that clearly demonstrates the experience, skills, competencies and knowledge outlined below.
• An understanding or experience of working with or managing volunteers; Experience of inter-agency work.
• Experience of working with families and/or children; Understanding of risk and protective factors including the principles of effective practice.
• Knowledge of child development and needs of children and your understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, ICT skills to include the ability to use Microsoft packages and databases / case management systems proficiently.
• Ability to engage with people from all backgrounds, in particular children and families that are hard to reach; With knowledge of child development and an awareness of differing needs of children and young people.
• Experience in designing and/or delivering training or group activities.
In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a . Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

At Leicestershire County Council we are committed to doing our very best for vulnerable children and families; working to make a positive impact on their lives so they can achieve their potential and flourish. We received the Investors in Volunteers award for the 4th consecutive time which is testament to our volunteer offer and the support volunteers are given. Over the last 5 years our volunteer offer has gone from strength to strength with more support, training, development and celebration of the impact volunteers bring to our service and what we can deliver for children and families. Across Leicestershire we currently have around 200 volunteers who on an average week deliver:
• Stay and play groups
• Mentor sessions
• Wellbeing groups
• Community fridges
• and support staff-run activities, About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following