At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and support volunteers to deliver impactful peer support.
- Company: Battle Scars, a compassionate organisation focused on mental health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and the chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Empower volunteers and help others while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in volunteer support and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 32197 - 32197 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid – Remote with occasional meetings in Leeds
Salary: £32,197 p.a.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months (with possible extension for two more years)
This role plays a central part in ensuring volunteers feel supported, confident and equipped to deliver high-quality peer support. The successful candidate will directly influence volunteer engagement, service consistency and the overall effectiveness of our peer-support model.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the induction, onboarding and ongoing development of volunteers
- Deliver training and conduct regular 1:1s with volunteers
- Maintain accurate volunteer records, monitoring information and hours
- Ensure sufficient volunteer cover across services, managing last-minute changes when needed
- Support group facilitators to plan and deliver topics within peer support groups
- Gather volunteer feedback and case studies for reports and communications
- Build relationships with external organisations and represent Battle Scars at events
- Provide reception cover and assist with day-to-day hub operations
Essential Requirements
- Lived or living experience of self-harm
- Experience supporting volunteers, including supervision or informal management
- Experience working with adults at risk
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload
- Good communication skills and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to maintain accurate records and monitoring information
- Compassionate, person-centred and able to work in a charged or potentially triggering environment
- Flexible and able to respond to last-minute changes
- DBS required (Battle Scars cover cost)
Volunteer Coordinator Battle Scars in Leeds employer: Community Matters
As an Apprenticeship Assessor at our Wood Green location, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to fostering the growth and success of our learners in project management and business administration. We pride ourselves on a supportive work culture that values continuous professional development, offering opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement. With a flexible working arrangement of four days in the office and one day from home, we ensure a balanced work-life environment while making a meaningful impact in the community.
