Are you a self-motivated, confident worker who enjoys meeting and connecting individuals and organisations? Are you passionate about communities coming together to solve local issues?
*This position has been filled.*
We are recruiting for our GP volunteering service, Together Better, that works with residents living across Hackney and the City of London. We need someone enthusiastic, energetic who really enjoy working with people, as you will be based out in the community working independently, to engage and support residents and patients to deliver their own projects to meet local needs.
You will be joining a nationally recognised service, working with a whole range of community organisations and stakeholders including GP surgeries, local Councillors, mental health services, local authorities, to support residents to fulfil their personal goals, make connections with others, and design activities and services that meet local needs.
£30,000 per annum pro rata
28 days holiday
Part-time – 3 days a week
⏰ Deadline Thursday 12th October at 9am
Volunteer Centre Hackney is committed to promoting and valuing equality and diversity in all our activities. We welcome and celebrate the diversity of the communities in Hackney and are strongly committed to achieving equal opportunities and access for all people and groups in society.
We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity, as we really want applicants to reflect the diverse demographics of Hackney residents. As such, we will offer a guaranteed interview to all applicants from a Black, Asian and minoritised community background, as well as to all applicants who identify as having a disability of whatever form.
To apply for this role, please email completed application forms Sections A, B and C to [email protected] OR by post to Lauren Tobias, Volunteer Centre Hackney, 12-13 Springfield House, 5 Tyssen St, London, E8 2LY, by Thursday 12th October at 9am.
It may be that you don’t meet all the criteria, but we don’t want this to put you off applying at all. We value lived experience of the challenges VCH work to address – so if you’re not sure whether you’re right for us or us for you – please give us a call to chat. You can get in touch with Claire Ferrigi, Together Better Programme Manager, on 07305016611 or with Lauren Tobias, CEO on 07751608050. In addition, if submitting a written application in this format isn’t the best way to tell us about your skills and experience, for whatever reason, please let us know and we will discuss your needs with you.