We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we live by our values and are committed to a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation that provides a variety of services such as Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery, Mental Health & Complex Needs and Criminal Justice. We are committed to empower people to rebuild their lives and regain independence. The service you will work in….The Good Energy Club is a physical activity project for those with a mental health condition or low level of wellbeing (i.e. stress, anxiety etc.) who are aged 18 or over and live in the Kingston borough. A day in this role looks like….As a Co-ordinator at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Mental Health & Complex Needs Service. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible for are:Be the single point of contact for all volunteers engaged with the Good Energy Club.Arranging and coordinating the monthly Good Energy Club physical activity timetableAttend all Good Energy Club activities to support members and volunteersStandardise the volunteeri
ng experience by implementing the organisational Volunteer Strategy locally.Drawing on best practice within Hestia's Central Volunteering Team, ensure that local staff are familiar with Hestia's Volunteer guidance including sharing best practice and celebrating achievements, preparing Volunteer Role Description templates and circulating minimum standards for volunteers participating in the service.Lead on the recruitment of Volunteers, including identifying and recruiting volunteers and progressing relevant reference and DBS checks.Work closely with the Hestia Volunteer Coordinator and Hestia's Marketing Team to develop marketing and communication materials targeted at volunteers, e.g. Volunteers Handbook.Ensure volunteers are effectively supportedDevelop a local volunteering database to record and monitor volunteering outcomes.Work with the Service Manager and Hestia's Fundraising Team to develop funding proposals to secure additional funding for the volunteering element of the services.To develop and implement a varied weekly timetable of groups and activities for members which promote physical activity. These will be a combination of externally facilitated and directly delivered groups.Why Hestia?Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:Experience in delivering sports to a wide range of users.Experience of working with clients who have mental health issues.Experience of managing a steering group.
Self-motivation and the ability to work on own initiative, able to develop existing strategies and implement policies already in place.Experience of working within a staff team delivering a service to residents.Excellent communication and customer service skills.Awareness of the needs of residents with mental health issues.Ability to write reports and produce statistical records.Excellent record keeping and administrative skills.Experience of providing a service to a geographically dispersed housing stock.Excellent time management skills.Flexibility and willingness to work ‘hands-on' if the need arises.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionOur services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.We are a disability confident employer…Hestia is a disability confident employer, committed to the employment and career development of individual with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We will also accommodate reasonable adjustment during the selection and interview process and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding StatementHestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.Important for CandidatesIf your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
