Deputy Volunteer Lead

2 weeks ago

Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom Sevenoaks Welcomes Refugees Full time £20,000 - £40,000 per year

As
Deputy Volunteer Lead
at SWR, you'll play a key part in helping refugee families build independence and confidence as they settle into life in the UK. You'll support both the delivery of our core services and the coordination and welfare of our volunteers.

What difference will you make?

SWR Trustees play a critical role in making a positive impact on the lives of refugees in the Sevenoaks district and supporting our front-line volunteers.
Why volunteer as with us?

  • Flexible & rewarding Estimated 2–4 hours per week).
  • Make an impact Create meaningful events that bring people together and support refugee resettlement.
  • Be part of a supportive team Work with passionate volunteers and make new connections.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As a charity, we understand the value and importance of a diverse range of volunteers to represent all aspects and areas of the wider Sevenoaks community and the people we support. We value the contribution each volunteer makes to our work.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to highlight any specific adjustments that would enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process.
What are we looking for?

Who We're Looking For

  • Compassionate, patient, and non-judgmental
  • A good communicator, both in writing and in person
  • Organized, with strong attention to detail
  • Flexible and culturally sensitive to varying family needs
  • At least 3 years' experience in public relations, volunteer management or safeguarding
  • Reasonably confident with IT tools (email, shared files, online forms, etc.)

What will you be doing?

About The Role
Our work spans general support with settling in, integration, building independence, language learning, educational guidance, and assistance in accessing suitable employment. You will work closely with the Volunteer Lead on the VLT, with a particular focus on the
general support function
.

Each refugee family is supported by a small group of volunteers, led by a designated lead volunteer. In this role, you'll collaborate directly with these volunteer teams, ensuring they are supported, informed, and empowered to deliver high-impact, person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a bridge between the lead volunteers and central SWR services to source the equipment and help needed by the families.
  • See over the welfare and requirements of the families which will change incrementally over time. The level of support should gradually diminish as the families become more independent.
  • Liaise with local government support workers where families are still receiving support from them.
  • Help establish and monitor the family Path to Independence Plans.
  • Liaise with Education, Language and Employment specialities.
  • Keep the VLT and Volunteer Lead up to date as needed.

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