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Volunteer Cadet Leader - HC591651

 

 

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Job Title: Volunteer Cadet Leader - HC591651


Hours: 2 hours Per Week


Location: Havant, Winchester, Portsmouth, Southampton, New Forest, Basingstoke, Andover, Isle of Wight, Gosport and Hedge End


Salary: Volunteer - Travel Expenses will be paid

Contract: Volunteer


Please note: This role is in line with Safer Recruitment practices. You will be required to answer questions in line with Rehabilitation of Offenders and Equality as part of your application but this information will be treated with complete confidentiality. 

 


Are you looking for a role where you can make a real and lasting difference to young people in your community? Our Volunteer Police Cadets programme gives 13–17 year olds a safe, positive space to learn new skills, meet new people and gain a deeper understanding of policing and community safety.


As a Volunteer Cadet Leader, you will play a vital role in shaping their experience—guiding, mentoring and inspiring young people as they take on new challenges and develop into responsible, resilient members of our community.


This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference while strengthening your own leadership, communication and mentoring skills.

What you will be doing


As part of our supportive leadership team, you will:

  • Help deliver engaging weekly cadet sessions during term time.

  • Support young people as they build confidence, teamwork and practical life skills.

  • Lead or assist with practical, policing‑themed activities.

  • Accompany cadets to local events, community activities and operational policing opportunities

  • Provide guidance, encouragement and pastoral support to help them thrive.

  • Contribute to the smooth running and development of your local unit

When filling out your application, please indicate your preferred location.

Who we are looking for

 

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds—no previous cadet or youth‑work experience is needed. What matters is your ability to:

  • Communicate effectively

  • Motivate and support young people

  • Show patience, empathy and commitment

  • Uphold the Constabulary’s values of respect, empathy, courage and public service

  • Work well as part of a supportive team


No policing or youth‑work experience is required—just positivity, commitment and a desire to support young people.

 

What's in it for you?

 

As a volunteer, you will receive:

  • Safeguarding and Mental Health Awareness training

  • A full induction into the Cadet Scheme

  • Ongoing CPD and skills development (e.g. First Aid, MiDAS)

  • Support from experienced leaders and the Cadet Team

  • A sense of belonging within the policing family

  • Opportunities to build confidence and communication skills

  • Leadership and decision‑making experience

  • Uniform provided, including boots

 

Ready to Make a Difference?

 

If you’re looking for a meaningful, rewarding role where you can inspire young people and give back to your community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of young people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.


For more information on the duties of a Volunteer Cadet Leader, please see the full role profile.


Vetting Requirements


This post is subject to a criminal records check, enhanced DBS and Police NPPV Vetting Level 2

Competencies and Personal Qualities

Contact details for an informal discussion



Please contact the Volunteer Police Cadets Team at volunteer.police.cadets@hampshire.police.uk


Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.


Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.


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