Bfriend Project Coordinator

4 weeks ago


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

**JOB SUMMARY**:
To developing and deliver a Blackpool wide project to 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**
- Develop the 3 key methods of delivery of the project: remote; face to face 1-1 and friendship groups.
- Recruit, support and coordinate a cohort of volunteers who are able to support the project.
- Work closely with other Volunteer Centre projects and services to promote the project and increase referrals of both project benificaries and volunteers.
- Connect with other local services to create a network of organisations who are working to alleviate chronic loneliness.
- Work with local statutory, voluntary and community groups and agencies to promote and develop the project.
- Develop strong working relationships with key partners, services and referral agencies.
- Coordinate BFriend Project Support Officer activities and provide support and supervision for the postholder.
- Prepare project reports, briefing notes, presentations and promotional materials.
- Contribute towards the monitoring of the project and programme delivery in line with funding requirements.
- Seek opportunities to sustain the project through other funding opportunities.
- Contribute to the evaluation of the programme as required.
- Be aware of developments, local and national, which are relevant to the BFriend project
- 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**: £24,982.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Blackpool FY1 1PP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- working with volunteers: 1 year (required)
- voluntary sector project development: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Blackpool FY1 1PP

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


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