Volunteer Coordinator - New Vision Bradford

Location: Across New Vision Bradford sites (BD1 5BA & BD1 3DN)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,110 - £32,090 per annum

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?

Join Waythrough, one of the UK’s leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day.

We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use.

About the Role

New Vision Bradford is a service led by Waythrough with partners Project 6, The Bridge Project and Create Strength Group who have been working and supporting people across the district for many years. The service is commissioned by Bradford Metropolitan District Council and the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (through the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership) to provide drug and alcohol treatment and recovery support across the Bradford District. This includes harm reduction, care coordination, clinical and psychosocial therapeutic interventions.

Within the Volunteering directorate, the Volunteer Coordinator will coordinate the day-to-day functioning and performance within the New Vision Bradford service.

What You’ll Do

To coordinate the day-to-day functioning and performance of volunteering within the New Vision Bradford service.
To create and maintain an active and visible volunteer workforce across the service through identifying vacancies, recruitment, induction and ongoing support and training.
To support and guide volunteer supervision across the service.

To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:

Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes.
Experience of carrying out risk assessments and wellbeing / support plans.
Experience of writing and delivering training.
Experience of working or volunteering with young people / young adults.
Highly developed organisational and time management skills.

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About Waythrough

Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.

Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you’ll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
Life assurance (3× annual salary)
Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
£500 Recommend a Friend bonus
Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and Accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities — especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk.

How to Apply

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Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.