Development Worker

Salary £24,646
Fixed Term until 31st March 2011
35 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity to work within two dynamic organisations which really
make a difference.

BVSC, in an exciting new partnership with youth led charity Changemakers, is

seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, responsible and motivated person to
develop and deliver a fresh volunteering initiative working with ex-offenders. The
post will require supporting ex-offenders and those out on license into volunteering,
as well as supporting organisations to develop their capacity to increase the
involvement of ex-offenders as volunteers in their organisations.

The post-holder will need excellent interpersonal skills, be adept to partnership

building and achieving target driven contracts. A good understanding of the issues
which currently face ex-offenders would be desirable.

Applicants are advised that this post will require readiness to work from both BVSC
and Changemakers’ offices, as well as significant outreach work and some out of
hours working.

We offer excellent benefits, flexible working practices and encourage staff

development. BVSC’s offices are based in the city centre near the Bullring,
Changemakers are based in Newtown, near the city centre.

Secondments will be considered for this position.

For further details, go to: www.bvsc.org or contact:

Alan Crawford
Alanc@bvsc.org
Tel: 0121 678 8841

Deadline for applications is by first post on Friday 9th April 2010.

Interview will be held on Friday 16th April 2010.

BVSC is an equal opportunities employer and particularly encourages

applications from black and ethnic minority candidates and people with
disabilities. We are Investors in People.