Bfriend Project Support Officer

3 weeks ago


Blackpool, United Kingdom Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde Full time

**JOB SUMMARY**:
To support the development and delivery of a Blackpool wide project that will support people who are experiencing chronic loneliness through telephone befriending, face to face sessions and friendship groups and increase the number of volunteers who are able to support people who are experiencing chronic loneliness.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Support the Project Coordinator to develop the 3 key methods of delivery of the project: remote; face to face 1-1 and friendship groups.
- Support the recruitment and coordination of a cohort of volunteers for the project.
- Work closely with other Volunteer Centre projects and services to promote the project and increase referrals of both project beneficiaries and volunteers.
- Support the Project Coordinator to connect with other local services to create a network of organisations who are working to alleviate chronic loneliness.
- Provide administrative support to the Project Coordinator.
- Deal with project enquiries from external agencies and individuals.
- Process volunteer expense claims and manage project petty cash.
- Support the Project Coordinator to prepare project reports, briefing notes, presentations and promotional materials.
- Contribute towards the monitoring of the project and programme delivery in line with funding requirements.
- Contribute to the evaluation of the programme as required.
- Attend Volunteer Centre Team Meetings and training sessions and contribute towards the work of the Volunteer Centre as a whole.
- Act at all times in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Volunteer Centre.

These main duties are not an exhaustive list, only a general guide to the post. The duties may, in consultation with the post holder, change from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the service.

**Salary**: £20,444.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Administrative: 2 years (required)
- Project support: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Blackpool FY1 1PP

Application deadline: 13/08/2023
Reference ID: VCBWFBFPS
Expected start date: 04/09/2023



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