- S364-18 Lancashire Volunteer Partnership - Volunteer Officer (LC5-6)

Lancashire Constabulary’s Lancashire Volunteer Partnership Department is seeking a Lancashire Volunteer Partnership - Volunteer Officer to be based at Burnley covering areas within East Lancashire.

The purpose of this role is working within the Lancashire Volunteer Partnership to ensure the effective and efficient tasking of volunteers across public services taking an Early Action approach.

This post is a public facing position so experience in supporting vulnerable people within the community would be an advantage. Some of the tasks for this role include:-

•PR/Marketing to recruit volunteers from a wide section of the community
•Supporting volunteers through a registration process
•Matching volunteers with an appropriate voluntary opportunity – see website for examples of the range of opportunities that LVP support www.lancsvp.org.uk
•Visiting vulnerable people within their own home to ascertain their needs for volunteer support and recruiting a suitable volunteer
•Updating and maintaining an ICT volunteer database on a daily basis

Please note the successful candidate will be required to wear a uniform which will be provided free of charge.

All successful applicants will be subject to Vetting clearance.

Further details of the requirements and duties of the post can be found on the attached Job Description. For an informal chat please email Mr Suhayl Laly on suhayl.laly@lancashire.gov.uk

Please note if you have previously applied for positions with Lancashire Constabulary, there is a possibility your answers will be pre-populated. Therefore, please ensure you check your answers are relevant to the question.

Applicants should note that there is a minimum UK residency criterion of three years for recruitment vetting purposes in line with national recommendations.

Lancashire Constabulary aims to ensure that we appoint individuals from different backgrounds to reflect the communities we serve. The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Lancashire Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. If you feel this relates to you, we can help and support you through the process from application, assessment to interview. Together we can break down barriers and build an inclusive workforce. Please contact the Workforce Representation Team if you have any questions: Email: workforcerep@lancashire.pnn.police.uk

In accordance with the Disability Confident scheme, applicants declaring a disability and meet the essential criteria as detailed on the application form and candidate specification will be guaranteed an interview.

LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED