Volunteer Family Support Administrator - Greater Manchester Care Team

We are looking for a volunteer to help provide essential administrative support, helping to source grants, vouchers and days out so families can access fun activities.

Your role may include some of the following:

• Researching local organisations to support with accessing family days out/trips


• Attending occasional team meetings


• Completing family applications for equipment or additional resources


• Supporting with Disability Living allowance application
  
  Experience of working/volunteering in an administrative role


• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and willingness to learn our in-house database


• Well organised with the ability to prioritise tasks


• Good communication skills both verbal and written


• An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality


• Flexible approach with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  
  We are flexible and looking for a volunteer to support anytime during the week (Monday-Friday); times and days can be discussed. The role is based at our office in Oldham and there could be opportunity to visit families in their homes.

Training and Support:

• A dedicated member of Rainbow Trust staff will guide and support you in your work


• You will receive a full induction to the charity and a programme of training relevant to your role, to help you get the most from your time with us


• Training will cover areas such as safeguarding, active listening skills bereavement, health and safety, confidentiality and GDPR


• Further modules will be available for you if you would like to develop your knowledge


Why choose Rainbow Trust?

• We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit organisation and a leading


• charity for children and young people


• Training and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge


• The enjoyment of becoming part of our friendly and welcoming team, knowing you are making a valuable contribution to the lives of the families we support


• A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers' Week


• We will reimburse your out-of-pocket travel expenses


Selection process:

• Enrolment form, references, interview, Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)