Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity?
At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values; believe it’s possible; strengthen others and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.
Volunteering Officer
With funding secured from the Oldham Poverty Action Network (PAN), and with wider national collaboration from the Poverty Truth Commission, Action Together are recruiting a part time Volunteering Officer role in Oldham as part of a test and learn phase of the PAN.
You will be employed by Action Together, but be based primarily within Oldham Job Centre, working closely with Job Centre work coaches, and offering 1:1 and group support to individuals as they begin their volunteering journey with a view to securing future employment.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, this is a great opportunity to contribute to an exciting pilot looking to address the underlying causes of poverty and to support individuals on their journey to paid employment.
We are looking for..
A motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about the contribution of volunteering to Oldham’s communities, and who is committed to social justice and collaboration. We are looking for someone who enjoys meeting and interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and communities, and who is able to champion the benefits of volunteering. We strongly welcome applications from those with lived experience of this journey.
We’re looking for people who are passionate and motivated to make a difference in communities and the lives of those affected by hardship and or crisis.
If you share these values, and the three Action Together values ‘Be True’, ‘Believe Its Possible’ and ‘Strengthen Others’, then it’s likely the rest can be learnt.
You may be able to demonstrate this through lived experience of hardship, or volunteering roles. You may have worked in this field before, or you might have knowledge of doing this kind of thing through your personal life e.g. caring for family, supporting friends and neighbours.
We’ve put together this video to give you bit more information about this role.
Salary: NJC Grade 4 Scale Point 9 £12.39 per hour (£13,530 per annum)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Length of contract: 12 months
Location: Oldham
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 19th October 2023. Interviews will be held on: 1st, 2nd and 3rd of November 2023.
How to apply
Further details on the full role and our recruitment process are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit your application form via the link below by 19th October 2023.
We will be hosting a recruitment fair on Monday 9 October between 10am – 1pm at Hack Oldham (38-44 Yorkshire Street, Oldham OL1 1SE) which will be an opportunity to chat through any questions you may have before the application deadline.
As well as a chance to come along and meet the team, there will be lots of other support available on the day, including:
- Information and advice on benefits
- Support with completing your application form.
- Access to digital support, including computers and internet access.
Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.
At Action Together we value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.
Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment