Lancashire County Council
Volunteer Services Officer
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| Salary £28,142 - £32,061 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Public Health |
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Do you want to make a real difference in your community?
Lancashire County Council is expanding its community support befriending service and is looking for three Volunteer Officers to help support individuals experiencing social isolation and vulnerability.
You will coordinate volunteers and deliver a structured, person-centred service that helps people build connections, improve wellbeing, and maintain independence.
This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same.
Key responsibilities
- Recruit, Coordinate and support volunteers delivering befriending support
- Manage referrals and match volunteers with individuals following a detailed home assessment to ensure the safeguarding of client placements
- Maintain accurate records and monitor outcomes
- Ensure safeguarding, boundaries and quality standards are maintained
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What we’re looking for
- Experience of working with volunteers, communities, or vulnerable individuals
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently
- A person-centred and compassionate approach
This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing service focused on early intervention, prevention, and improving wellbeing across Lancashire.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.
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You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with duties of this post, which will be at various locations throughout Lancashire, additional detail will be provided at interview, and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role.
Closing Date 19th August 2026
Interviews will take place on either Wednesday 2nd September or Thursday 3rd September.
For an informal discussion, please contact: Jo Latham 07876 844088
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