We welcome you to YMCA Derbyshire.

We have been at the heart of the community in Derbyshire since 1847. While the scope of our work has changed considerably over the years, our vision hasn’t. Our holistic development in body, mind and spirit and our mission to break down barriers to achievement and help local people to fulfil their potential has remained our constant purpose.

Every year, we support over 300 individuals in our housing provision, enabling them to grow their confidence and move into education, training, employment and into independent living. Alongside this we provide a whole host of youth and community services including our own community gardens. We also provide training and education to 150 young people each year who find mainstream education more difficult, as well as high-quality childcare within our community.

Our team works hard to provide as much care and support for those who need it most, every day we make a difference.

Role Title: Thriving Futures Volunteering and Placement Officer

Responsible To: Thriving Futures Project Manager

Salary: £27336.00 pro rata

Hours: 21 hrs per week

Location: YMCA London road, with travel required to organisations as needed

This role is subject to funding and will be a temporary contract position of 21 hours per week. 

Post end Date: March 2025

This new role is part of the UKSPF Thriving Futures Project offering people within Derby the support they require to develop their life and employability skills to access local jobs.

We are seeking a creative thinker with a ‘can-do’ attitude and an ability to influence others to support our services. This fast-paced and varied role gives an individual the chance to make a real impact on our success.

This role will focus on developing relationships with a wide range of organisations to create volunteering and work experience placements for our participants. It will include carrying out relevant checks, ensuring suitable placement environments are created and sustained, recording and evaluating progress, supporting our Employability Coordinators and other related tasks.

The appointment is subject to YMCA Derbyshire receiving two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and a six-month probationary period.

A full driving licence and use of a car is essential.

What we offer:

Generous Annual leave

3% Pension contributions

35 hour working week

Real Living Wage

Uniform Provided

Flexible working

Costco Card

Christmas/Easter Gifts

Quarterly Treats

Bike to Work Scheme

Free parking

Life assurance scheme

Pets At Work programme

Eye Test contributions

Birthday leave

Welcome Gift bag on first day

Long Service rewards

Training and Development

YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?

If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.

For an informal chat please contact Jenni Hewkin on 07513718497 during the hours of 9am – 5pm Wednesday - Friday.

Closing date; 26th April 2024

Interviews to be held; TBC

Vision

Our vision is enabling young people and communities to thrive:

– So, they can fulfil their dreams;

– have a safe space to learn and grow;

– feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper; and

– feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit.

Together we create places where people flourish.

Mission

To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit.

Values

From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Protect | Trust | Hope | Persevere

YMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunities

We will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community.

By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities.

Equality and Diversity Statement

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.