INTERNAL ONLY
Location: Kendal
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
In Westmorland and Furness our vision is for every child and young person to have the best start in life, to grow, to thrive and to be prepared for a successful adult life. We have an opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator who shares our passion to work with us, engaging with our communities, families, stakeholders and partners to recruit and support a diverse, skilled and experienced volunteer workforce.
You will work within the wider Family Help and Family Hub teams to develop, promote and support volunteer opportunities to fit the needs of the Family Hubs. This role will specifically recruit, support and manage volunteers who support young people under our Independent Visitor contract which matches volunteer mentors and trusted friends to children and young people in care.
Who we are looking for…
Do you have experience of working with a diverse range of communities and partners as well as the recruitment and support of volunteers? If so and you are keen to support the council to deliver excellent services and support to our families and children, we want to hear from you.
You will need an awareness and understanding of Family Help and Family Hubs and the ability to engage and support colleagues and partners as well as our communities, families and children.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
- Post Specification
- Role Profile
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 24/07/2026
Interview date: TBC with candidates shortlisted for interview
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to have an informal chat to find out more, please contact Charlotte Forrest, Family Hub Manager [email protected]
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
