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Manager of Surrey Appropriate Adult Volunteer Service (SAAVS)
diocese of guildford

Job Description

SAAVS exists to offer support to young and vulnerable people in police custody. It operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.  Established in 1994, this pioneering service reaches out to the most vulnerable people at the time of their greatest need. The mainstay of the service is the committed and dedicated team of volunteers who cover the Surrey police custody centres and attend around a twelve hundred calls per year –  to date they have helped well over 25,000 vulnerable people in police custody.

The manager will ensure the smooth running of the Service, Line-manage any paid staff and assist them to recruit, screen and train volunteers. The post requires a flexible working arrangement recognising that most calls for support happen out of office hours and at weekends.

They will need to engage with partner agencies including police, social services and county council to discuss standards, case reports, management issues, formal inspections and service development.

The Manager will also support the wider work of CET and the Diocese and must be committed to the values of the Church of England.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.