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Deputy coordinator

Neighbourhood Watch Blackpool North Ward

A Deputy Coordinator in a Neighbourhood Watch supports the main Scheme Coordinator with daily tasks, community communication, and cover during absences

Core Duties support the Lead:

Help the Scheme Coordinator manage day-to-day group operations and administration.

Provide Cover: Take charge of the scheme when the main coordinator is on holiday or unwell.

Engage Neighbors: Share crime prevention advice, police updates, and safety alerts with local residents.

Build Community:Help recruit new households and look out for vulnerable or isolated members.

Benefits of the Role shared Workload: Splits responsibilities so the local group does not rely on just one person.Continuity:

Keeps the watch active and running smoothly during unexpected absences.

What skills do I need?

Good communication skills Basic IT skills Willingness to learn and understand the role support the co ordinator support the community and engage in regular activities if needed All other skills can be added on as training should needed and if suitable for the role 

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

Volunteers needed on a had hoc basis as when events are available and if the co ordinator has organised any the role is not full time and you choose what you want to commit and get involved with their is no set working hours

Register your interest
  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Crime & Rehabilitation
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Men's Wellbeing
  • Mental Health
  • Women's Wellbeing
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Befriending
  • Catering & Food
  • DIY
  • Emergency Services
  • Events
  • Food Banks
  • Fundraising
  • Gardening
  • IT / Social Media
  • Providing Advice & Support
  • Raising Awareness & Research
  • Translation
  • Details
  • Age restrictions
    18+ apply
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
    Discussed with central team
  • Health and Safety Policy
    Discussed with central team
  • Ongoing support
    Co ordinator will support your needs central team will discuss also
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
    Discussed at informal meeting
  • Volunteer induction
    Given by co Ordinator
  • Volunteer Policy
    Discussed with central team co Ordinator discussion
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
    Covered only by liability insurance at events discuss with central team
  • Written role description
    Given on induction
  • Application Process
  • Informal Discussion
  • Trial Period

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