In partnership with Swindon Borough Council, we are developing our Home Library Service for people across the locality who are unable to get into a library. This valuable service allows people who are unable to easily access their local library to receive books delivered by volunteers. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Service Manager to join our team on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2016.
The Service Manager will be responsible for the day to day management of the Home Library Service. This role will have an office presence at the West Swindon Library although there will be a requirement to travel to other libraries throughout the Borough.
This exciting role offers the opportunity to work alongside our dedicated volunteers to deliver our valuable service. This role's specific tasks include the effective co-ordination, promotion and delivery of the local Community Support Service, maintaining accurate records to provide statistical information, assisting in the recruitment, induction, training and support of volunteers, as well as the promotion and marketing of the service to both clients and referrers. The role will include responsibility for the day to day management of the service including monitoring, evaluating and continually improving the service.
Applicants should possess excellent organisational, communication and IT skills, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative, as well as part of a team. You will be confident at liaising with external stakeholders and building new networks. You should have experience of managing people and improving performance.
If you are interested in applying for this role you will need to be able to demonstrate a proven track record in service user or volunteer engagement and an ability to communicate with and influence people. You will be computer literate.
The successful candidate must have a valid driving licence and be a car owner.
This is a permanent part-time position, working 12 hours per week on a flexible basis Monday-Friday.
Interviews for this role will be held on the 21st July at West Swindon Library.
Royal Voluntary Service can offer you career opportunities where your skills, strengths and enthusiasm will be rewarded and appreciated in many different ways.
We are the largest voluntary service delivering practical help in communities across Britain. Our aim is to provide support that enables older people to live independent and fulfilled lives - we want everybody to matter, regardless how old they are.
Additional information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to pre-employment checks. This may include a criminal records check. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Please complete section 1 of the application form regarding DBS/PVG roles.
Please be aware CVs will not be considered - Royal Voluntary Service application form only.
You can apply using the Royal Voluntary Service application form by going to:
http://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/about-us/working-for-us/jobsRef No: J2226Email address: recruitment@royalvoluntaryservice.org.ukClosing date: 10th July 2015To view the role profile, please click on this link:https://capswli.webitrent.com/capswli_web/webrecruit/jobdescriptions/hls.doc