Hamelin has a duty to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of the people we support and is committed to doing so. Hamelin expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and other safeguarding clearance.
Volunteer Role Title: Volunteer Administrative Assistant
Location: Gowlands, Sutton Bridge Farm, Sutton Road, Rochford, SS4 1XS
Hours: Flexible 1 day per week 10am – 2pm
About us
Hamelin exists to reimagine life for autistic individuals and people with disabilities, enabling limitless possibilities. Our mission is to build inclusive, caring, and compassionate communities. By empowering and supporting these individuals, we strive to enable them to live the lives they choose.
Purpose of role
Gowlands is our 9-bedroom short stay centre for autistic adults and people with learning disabilities, which is set in 5 acres of grounds at Sutton Farm, Rochford. We offer a home from home for families who are looking for respite care, from an overnight stay to a 2-week break.
An Administrative Assistant is required to help out in the office with varied tasks, including preparing paperwork, printing, photocopying, filing, processing letters, documents and reports as required as well as assisting with any other administrative tasks required by the Service Manager and other staff.
Attributes/skills needed
• Reliability
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office and Outlook is desirable
• To understand the values of Hamelin
Other related activities may include:
Volunteers are expected to attend face to face induction training and online learning and any other training that is considered to be relevant to the role.
Requirements
• Completed Volunteer Application Form (not required at this stage)
• Enhanced DBS (completed and paid for by Hamelin)
To find out more about this opportunity or to register your interest, please contact volunteer@hamelin.org.uk and we'll be in contact with you within 5 working days. Thank you for your interest in Hamelin.