Area Support Co-ordinator: Brist...

4 weeks ago


Northampton, United Kingdom Motor Neurone Disease Association Full time

Area Support Co-ordinator: Bristol and West

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is dedicated to supporting and empowering people living with and affected by MND. 

Directorate Care Location Home-based Map Location South Salary £38,000 per annum plus benefits Contract Type Fixed Term Contract If Fixed Term, length of contract in months Until June 2025 Hours 37 hours per week Closing Date 03/06/2024 Documents
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Area Support Co-ordinator to lead, manage and support teams of volunteers, develop, and maintain relationships with local services, and ensure that people living with and affected by MND receive an exceptional service, improved support, and are at the heart of our care initiatives. 

A fundamental part of the role is ensuring individuals affected by MND receive tailored support. Your responsibilities will include leading and coordinating volunteer activities, developing branch and group capacity, and establishing new groups as needed.

A key focus will be understanding local needs and collaboratively planning, designing, and delivering support activities. You will build and maintain excellent relationships with our wonderful volunteers, care centres/networks, care co-ordinators and multi-disciplinary health and social care professionals, hospices, other partners. 

We are in search of someone who can: 

Identify and address support issues by working with volunteers and individuals affected by MND. 

Guide collaboration within the branch and group network, fostering a supportive environment. 

Proactively manage the recruitment, selection, and induction of volunteers. 

Facilitate local learning, development, and networking opportunities for volunteers in collaboration with Association colleagues. 

Enable effective communication between volunteers, staff, and the wider Association, promoting a culture of collaboration. 

This opportunity is home-based with travel requirements across Bristol, Gloucestershire, Bath, Northeast Somerset, North Somerset and Wiltshire. 

What are we looking for? 

Experience of leading directly managed and/or coordinating self-managed groups of volunteers. 

Skills to identify, assess, and respond to support needs through a person-centred approach.

Understanding and delivery of care and support services in the statutory, private and/or voluntary sectors including value and challenges of volunteering. 

Experience of working with vulnerable people and/or carers and families.

Demonstrable understanding of the management of risk and safeguarding.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Recruitment Pack. 

Our Benefits 

 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays 

Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies 

Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service

Life assurance 

Confidential counselling helplines 

Salary sacrifice schemes to include:

Cycle to work

Buy and sell annual leave

BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping 

Enhanced pension scheme

Opportunities for training and personal development 

Hybrid working 

How to apply 

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role. 

Experience of leading directly managed and/or coordinating self-managed groups of volunteers. 

Skills to identify, assess, and respond to support needs through a person-centred approach.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills 

Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.

Alternative Applications 

To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please send your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect to 



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