A bit about the role D orset Nightstop provides safe, secure emergency accommodation for Dorset young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Nightstop service, welcomes Young People into the home of a fully trained volunteer host providing them with a safe haven whilst more permanent solutions are found. The role is home-based with travel to an office in Ferndown, and other areas across Dorset (mileage and time from your home in Dorset is recompensed). How you'll help to create brighter futures. As Dorset Nightstop Volunteer Coordinator you will Co-ordinate the safer recruitment, induction, training, and supervision of volunteers, ensuring they are well equipped to carry out their roles competently and confidently. Recruitment training and ongoing support of volunteers. Managing the referral assessing the risk and supporting young people whilst they stay with Nightstop volunteer hosts. Liaising with service provides (housing and social care) to gain a longer-term solution for the young person's housing needs. Promote the service using all forms of communication including social media to referrers and young people who could use the service. Provide quarterly data to fundraisers and the Nightstop Board Further Information Let's talk about you NVQ Level 3 in youth/adult social care or equivalent qualification ESSENTIAL Experience of working with vulnerable young people and families Experience of managing and supervising volunteers or other workers and delivering training Skills in assessing and managing risk in relation to safeguarding and health and safety concerns IT Literate including some knowledge of E xcel Live locally – within Dorset ESSENTIAL Access to a car. (The job requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if, according to the Equality Act.) ESSENTIAL About Us Good to know Interviews are planned to take place on: 17 th March 2026 Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration. Talent Pool We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't. Diversity, equality and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family. Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.