Volunteer Services Officer | Full time | PH&SO Volunteer Service (LVP) | Preston, Lancashire
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Salary 28142 - 32061 per annum 37 hours per week Permanent Full time PH&SO - Volunteer Service (LVP) Preston Lancashire
Volunteer Service Officer Lancashire Volunteer Partnership
Make a Difference in Lancashire Communities!
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and building stronger communities Join the Lancashire Volunteer Partnership as a Volunteer Service Officer and play a vital role in connecting volunteers with those who need them most.
While the officer will have a primary focus of supporting volunteering within the West Lancashire District they will be expected to work flexibly across other service areas adapting to emerging needs and contributing to the overall success of the Lancashire Volunteer Partnership Team.
What youll do:
- Identify recruit and support volunteers matching their skills and interests with the needs of individuals and services across Lancashire County Council.
- Provide support to vulnerable people by linking them with community support volunteers.
- Work within a multi-agency team upholding the values of dignity respect and person-centred practice.
- Promote volunteering through PR and marketing activities both online and face-to-face.
- Deliver training and induction to volunteers.
- Manage a caseload ensuring effective matching and support to reduce social isolation and encourage inclusion.
Maintain and update accurate records using ICT systems such as Better Impact
What were looking for:
- Experience working with and supporting vulnerable individuals in community settings.
- Ability to assess peoples skills and match them with suitable opportunities.
Ability to assess clients in their own environment to understand their needs preferences and any barriers to social engagement.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Experience working with a variety of stakeholders across public and voluntary sectors.
- Ability to deliver presentations and training to diverse audiences.
- Commitment to equality diversity and safeguarding.
- Willingness to work flexibly including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Essential car user (reasonable adjustments considered for applicants with disabilities).
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits including:
- Agile working arrangements
- Generous annual leave entitlement (pro Rata)
- Annual leave buy back scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers (Salary Sacrifice Scheme)
Learning and development opportunities
Interview date - Friday 9th January 2026
Lancashire County Council as an equal opportunities employer intends that no job applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age disability gender identity marriage or civil partnership status pregnancy or maternity sex sexual orientation race religion or belief unless this can be objectively justified.
Lancashire County Council has agreed a Code of Conduct and Statement of Ethical Standards that outline the behavioural and ethical standards that must be upheld by its employees and casual workers. If you are appointed you will be required to accept these provisions on appointment
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Apply now and help us build a stronger more connected Lancashire
Job description and person specification
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
About Company
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