About the Role
As a Unit Leader, you will play a vital part in supporting young people during some of the most important years of their development.
You will help cadets to build their confidence and resilience, develop transferable life skills, and feel supported by consistent and positive adult role models. Through your guidance, they will gain a better understanding of their community and how they can contribute to it, while also exploring future opportunities, including potential careers in policing.
You will volunteer alongside other adult leaders to ensure the welfare and development of everyone in your unit, while maintaining compliance with safeguarding and organisational standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
This is a varied and rewarding role where you can genuinely shape the experiences of young people and fellow volunteers.
Take a look at our full Role Profile for further information.
Who we are looking for
The Basingstoke Unit runs on Thursdays from 6 to 8pm
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, and while prior cadet or youth‑work experience would be a great advantage, it is not essential. What matters most is your ability to communicate effectively, motivate and support young people, demonstrate patience, empathy and commitment, and uphold the constabulary’s values of respect, empathy, courage and public service.
Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering as a Cadet Unit Leader is a rewarding experience. You will:
Learn more about the Volunteer Police Cadets
Time Commitment
Unit Leaders typically commit to one evening per week for cadet sessions, plus occasional weekends for community events. We understand flexibility is important and will work with you to accommodate your availability
Competencies and Personal Qualities
We are Emotionally Aware Level 1
We Support and Inspire Level 1
We Take Ownership Level 1
Values
If you are ready to apply, click the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of the page!
When applying, you will have the opportunity to tell us how you are meeting the criteria outlined on the advert. Please use concrete examples that demonstrate the level of your knowledge/skills.
You can use specific examples from your career or personal life to demonstrate your competence and describe how recently you have used your skills,
Read through the competencies hyperlinked above: these, in fact provide clear expectations for everyone working in policing.
They also describe the behaviours required by you, as a police officer or member of staff or volunteer, to be effective in your role.
Candidate Guidance for Completing an Application Form.
Contact details for an informal discussion
You can email the Recruitment Team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk