Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for a Service Coordinator to join our team.You will join us on a part-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £11.27 per hour. (please note this role is subject to a pay award from April 2024)

About the Service Coordinator role:

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team providing activities and food for older people across Fife.  You will be working with other Coordinators to provide activities that entertain and encourage social interaction in a safe and friendly environment.

Alongside the Service Manager and the rest of the team you will be involved in developing activities which provide physical and mental stimulation and trips out.  Food is provided for clients at all of our groups and transport is also provided.

You will also be responsible for the training and ongoing support of volunteers to support these groups, providing a fun and life enhancing service for our clients.

You will support the Service Manager and volunteers to promote the services widely and encourage new clients and volunteers.

Hours: 4 days x 6 hours between Monday and Friday. Actual working days to be agreed with successful candidate. 24 hours per week

Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probation
• A great pension scheme
• 2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification
• Enhanced Family Leave schemes
• An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online
• A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling included
• Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role
• Opportunities to discuss flexible working
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society

What you'll bring as ourService Coordinator:

• Experience of working with older people
• Delivering activities within a group setting
• Ability to proficiently use standard IT systems – Microsoft Office/Word/Excel, client database entry and management
• A knowledge and experience of dementia (personal and/or professional) is desirable
• Understanding of the benefit of group settings and activities for people living with dementia
• Safeguarding vulnerable adults
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Good organisation and facilitation skills
• A valid driving license and access to a vehicle with business insurance (mileage reimbursed)

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Service Coordinator please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

If you are successful with your application the role will be subject to satisfactory PVG check.

The closing date for this role is 9th May 2024. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

At Royal Voluntary Service our goal is to welcome everyone and build inclusive and diverse teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.