Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a number of full or part‑time appointments as SECAmb’s Community Resilience Leads, covering up to two Operating Units (depending on working hours) to be agreed with the post‑holder. The portfolio includes Community First Responders, Chaplains, our four Retirement Associations, Community Guardians and Public Access Defibrillators (PAD). Reporting to the Head of Operations (Community Resilience) and managing the volunteers, you’ll be immersed in all areas of work in this fast‑paced and focused department.
Successful appointees will work either part time, with responsibility for one Operating Unit, or full time with responsibility for two Operating Units. Currently posts are available across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
Main duties of the job
You’ll need a strong understanding of volunteer management, an awareness of the distinction between volunteers and employees, and experience of working with volunteers. You will be able to successfully juggle competing priorities. A sound background and qualification in education would be a strong advantage. During your tenure you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our volunteers coordinating tasks, delivering the new Future Qual Level 3 education programme and supporting teams of Community First Responders across the Trust to enhance the volunteering experience within the Trust. You will need a flexible approach to meet the needs and demands of volunteers, on occasions working evenings and weekends.
Working for our organization
- Option to join NHS pension scheme
- A minimum 27 days’ holiday each year, increasing after 5 years’ service
- Personal and professional development and training opportunities
- Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes
- Access to occupational health and counselling services
- Award‑winning wellbeing hub
- Back‑up buddy App
- Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money‑saving deals
Salary range for this position is in line with the Agenda for Change pay scales. All successful applicants will be placed automatically at the bottom of the band unless proven, relevant NHS or equivalent experience can be demonstrated.
Vaccination and DBS
All patient‑facing positions require the new SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID‑19) vaccination unless medically exempt. If you are successful in a front‑line role we will seek information about your vaccine status, including exemption status, as applicable.
All positions come with a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check relevant to the post. The level of check will be outlined in the conditional offer letter sent to successful applicants.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
The Trust is passionately committed to being an inclusive employer and offers a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and support for staff from different backgrounds. We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief. The Trust is making progress towards its aim of becoming more reflective of the diversity of our community in its workforce and guarantees an interview to candidates with disability who meet the essential criteria specified. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and disabled applicants and those from other under‑represented groups. The Equality Act 2010 protects disabled people – including those with long‑term health conditions, learning disabilities and hidden disabilities such as dyslexia. If you tell us that you have a disability we can make reasonable adjustments to ensure that any selection processes – including the interview – are fair and equitable.
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