Overview

Macmillan Volunteer Coordinator (MVC) – North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre

Part Time, 21.5 hours per week

Location: Thurso, Caithness

Initial Contract 18 months (extendable to 2 years)

Salary: £18k per annum (plus expenses)

Reporting to: NHCISC Chair, Trustees and Macmillan Cancer Support

Overview

The NHCISC is a small independent charity who offer emotional support and information about treatments and services to anyone affected by cancer in the North of Scotland. The charity recently benefitted from a funding award from Macmillan Cancer Support to enhance services and expand its reach.

General

The Macmillan Volunteer Coordinator (MVC) will be responsible for developing the roles and number of volunteers at the NHCISC. The appointed person will be responsible to the Macmillan Health and Wellbeing Manager (MHWM) and the NHCISC Trustees for the development of the post. The MVC must be a team leader and demonstrate this by motivating others and sharing information as appropriate.  Good communication skills and an empathetic manner are key attributes for the appointment.

Main Objectives of Post

General.  The MVC will work closely with the Macmillan Health and Wellbeing Manager (MHWM) and Macmillan Project/Programme Officer (MPPO) to achieve the objectives of the Macmillan intervention. The primary focus of the appointment will be to recruit and train volunteers to help improve cancer support to a wider group of people that are living with cancer. 

Recruitment and Job Specification.  The successful candidate needs to have specific skill sets.  The following bullet points outlines what some of these requirements are:

As the MVC, you will:

  • Have good administrative and communication skills and be able to work on your own intuitive.
  • Have a creative outlook and a willingness to be innovative.
  • Be a team player by working closely with the other staff, trustees, volunteers and members.
  • Share information (plans and progress) to different stakeholders.
  • Have the confidence to engage with others in a friendly, sociable and empathetic manner by demonstrating a discreet, sympathetic and compassionate manner with respect for confidentiality.
  • Create positive links with other agencies to help develop cancer support services in the area including: Macmillan Cancer Support, (Caithness) Cancer Support Worker, Macmillan nurses, GP practices, Maggie’s Inverness and CLAN Aberdeen.
  • Deliver the Volunteer Friendly Award scheme for Volunteers.
  • Recruit more volunteers to develop additional support services to those living with cancer.
  • Undertake and deliver training as required; this includes first aid.
  • Be subject to a Disclosure Scotland, Protecting of Vulnerable Groups security check prior to employment.
  • Undertake specific projects throughout the year as agreed by the MHWM and NHCISC Trustees.
  • The successful candidate should hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car as they will be required to visit existing and potential stakeholders in Caithness and beyond. Costs will be reimbursed.

Key points and dates for applicants

  1. This 2-year post is funded by Macmillan Cancer Support through the NHCISC and will be issued on an initial 18-month contract with a 3-month probationary period.
  2. The closing date for applications is the 30th of November 2024 with Interviews being held the week commencing 9th December 2024. These are target dates and may be adjusted accordingly.
  3. It is recommended that all potential applicants take the opportunity to visit the Centre, prior to the interviews being held. Arrangements can be made either before or after the job applications have been submitted. Applications should be sent to sophiekingorn@gmail.com or North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre, 5A High Street, Thurso, KW14 8AG.

The application form can be downloaded here

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