- Advertised from 25th September 2024
- Permanent. 35 hrs per week - Monday to Friday.
Role
Volunteer Tutors Organisation (VTO) is a Glasgow based charity, established 1974, which provides free educational support to children and young people. This is delivered through one-to-one tutoring by trained volunteers both in person and online and through Learning Hubs which are held in primary schools or community venues. The post is full-time, 35 hrs per week, Monday – Friday. Core hours are 11 am – 6.30 inc. 30 minutes unpaid break, Monday to Friday, but you will need to be flexible to meet the needs of families and tutors, so occasional evening work will be required. We operate an Overtime/TOIL policy for additional hours worked.
Requirements
Candidates must have: Experience working with or supporting children and young people and some knowledge of the education system. Due to the spread of geographical locations across Glasgow/surrounding areas, a driving licence/car is preferable.
Benefits
Salary is £21,840 with 20 days holiday plus 11 days public holiday. You will have access to a company laptop and mobile phone. A generous travel expenses policy is in place. Organisational pension, 4% employer contribution. Access to Employee Assistance Programme. Significant flexibility to work from home.
Responsibilities
To provide structured support to enable volunteer tutors to work effectively with the children and young people referred for educational assistance.
The role is dual focused:
You will be responsible for running after school Learning Hubs that run between Monday – Thursday, from approx. 3pm – 4.30pm. (average 2 per week). The Learning Hubs support groups of up to 10 children with their homework and overall literacy/numeracy competencies, improving confidence levels and motivation to learn. You will be on-site at each Learning Hub for approx. 1.5 hours per Hub day with planning/resourcing time additional to this.
You will also be responsible for matching and pairing volunteer tutors and children/young people who have been referred to our 1-1 online or in person tutoring programmes. This will involve meeting tutors and families face to face or via MS Teams if participating in our online service. You will also interview volunteer tutors online and be part of the training team to induct tutors online and support them throughout their time with VTO.
The role will involve hybrid working from your home/the VTO office in Glasgow West End/service delivery locations.
Principal Accountabilities
- The delivery and management of an allocated number of Learning Hubs
- As an integral component of the support of the Learning Hubs, the implementation and management of the VTO Senior Pupil Leadership Programme.
- Provide advice, support and resources to volunteer tutors and Senior Pupils.
- Liaise with schools and other partners to identify and serve pupil needs.
- Matching and pairing volunteer tutors with referred pupils, online or face-face.
- Support the Volunteer Engagement and Training Coordinator in the organisation, development and delivery of the recruitment and training of volunteer tutors and Senior Pupils
- Initiate, monitor and respond to progress reports and other ongoing service supervision.
- Order/create and monitor resources as required.
- Relationship management and development of key stakeholders as relevant for the effective delivery of VTO services. This includes the support of kinship or otherwise care experienced young people and their families.
- Any other duties as directed by the Senior Learning Communities Coordinator
Person Specification
- Experience of working with children and young people.
- Knowledge of the education system, support agencies and Safeguarding.
- Awareness of issues such as ASN, different cultural groups and bullying, which affect children who struggle at school and their families.
- Sensitive approach and ability to communicate on all levels.
- Willingness to work flexible hours. Some meetings with children/families/tutors will be in early evenings. An overtime/TOIL policy is in place to accommodate this.
- Ability to set own work plan and work to own initiative.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Driving licence/car access is preferable.
Application notes
CV + cover letter should be sent to AGillespie@vtoscotland.org by 5pm Wednesday 16th October.
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Volunteer Co-ordinator and Training Officer
- Full time
- £27,000 – £30,000
- Hybrid: Glasgow
- Closing 14th October 2024
About Glasgow North West CAB
Glasgow North West Citizens Advice Bureau (GNWCAB) is an independent charity founded in 1981.
Our mission is to tackle poverty and inequality by ensuring that people from all backgrounds are empowered through access to advice and support that helps them affect positive change in their lives and the lives of those around them.
We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation providing holistic support to local people. We recognise the value of our staff and this is reflected in our positive working environment. Staff benefit from family friendly policies, blended working and a commitment to personal development. It is a supportive and happy working environment that enables you to make a positive contribution to the lives of the clients we work with.
About the job
The Volunteer Co-ordinator and Training Officer is a brand new role within GNWCAB. The postholder will be responsible for co-ordinating all volunteering work within the bureau and will aim to maximise volunteering opportunities, working collaboratively with colleagues.
This position is based at Glasgow North West Citizens Advice Bureau in Maryhill, with a requirement for occasional outreachs conducted across the northwest of Glasgow.
For more details about the key responsibilities of the role and knowledge, skills and experience required, please refer to the job description and person specification. Completion of the completion of Citizens Advice Bureau Adviser Training Programme would be advantageous but is not essential as full training will be given.
Employee benefits
Glasgow North West CAB offers excellent terms and conditions, including a 4 day working week, up to 9 weeks annual leave and a pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution. Glasgow North West CAB is an inclusive employer offering family friendly flexible working arrangements where appropriate.
Glasgow North West Citizens Advice Bureau is an equal opportunities employer.
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