Silver Talk Community Volunteer Coordinator
Organisation
Karbon Homes
Job Description
Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Silver Talk Community Volunteer Coordinator
We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Silver Talk Community Volunteer Coordinator in the Silver Talk Team. The team are at the forefront of Karbon’s approach to tackling social isolation in the over 50’s.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our small team that supports the Silver Talk community. Loneliness and social isolation have a major impact on people’s lives across the region. For over 12 years, our befriending service has been supporting residents in providing a weekly call to those most in need.
Based at our Hexham Office but with a large amount of field based work across West Northumberland, and the opportunity to work from home, you will lead on developing our face-to-face befriending offer. This will involve recruiting and working with volunteers and working with a wide range of partners to arrange a series of regular and one-off events in local community venues to get older people talking.
About you
We are looking for an individual that enjoys working with people, is enthusiastic, organised and reliable. We are a small team where flexibility and adaptability are key and looking for someone who enjoys the challenges working with our Silver Talk community provides.
About our team
The successful candidate will work in our Silver Talk team led by the Silver Talk Coordinator: Christine Fletcher. If you require further information about the role, please contact Christine on 0191 223 8662 or Paul Moralee on 0191 223 8401 or silvertalk@karbonhomes.co.uk .
Key Information
It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.
- Silver Talk Community Volunteer Coordinator– 12 month fixed term role with opportunities for extension dependent on funding
- Salary is £ £25,556 per annum
- Location: Hexham
- 37 hours per week with agile working
We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and welcome applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to and do not place them at or make them a risk in the role you're applying for.
The role you're applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) must submit an enhanced disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.
Enjoy great benefits
We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.
We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.
If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/
Important dates
Closing date for applications - Tuesday 9 September 2025
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.
Interview date - To be confirmed
We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.
If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk
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