Shared Lives Panel Volunteer
4 days ago
Manchester
About the Role We’re looking for Shared Lives Panel Volunteers to join our panel and help ensure Shared Lives carers meet Ategi’s high standards. As a panel volunteer, you’ll review Shared Lives carer assessment and re-approval documents, take part in online panel meetings, and contribute your professional judgement to support fair, consistent decision-making. You’ll work alongside Ategi staff and fellow panel members in a respectful, collaborative environment. This role plays a vital part in safeguarding and quality assurance within Shared Lives. Why Volunteer With Us? • Make a real impact – Help ensure people with additional needs are supported by safe, skilled, and compassionate carers, • Use your experience for good – Apply your judgement, communication skills, or professional background in a meaningful way, • Learn and develop – Gain insight into social care, safeguarding, and assessment processes, • Flexible commitment – Around one morning every month or two, with meetings held online, • Be part of a supportive team – Work alongside experienced professionals in a values-driven organisation, • Support fair decisions – Help maintain consistency and high standards across the Shared Lives service Who We’re Looking For You may be a great fit if you: • Have experience in social care, Shared Lives, or supporting people with additional needs, or, • Are an experienced professional looking to stay connected to the sector, or, • Are studying for a Master’s or PhD in a related field, or, • Are a trainee social worker or early-career professional keen to build your experience, • We welcome applications from people at different stages of their careers — what matters most is sound judgement, professionalism, and a commitment to values-led decision-making. Key Responsibilities • Read and review Shared Lives carer assessment and re-approval documents, • Take part in panel discussions and contribute informed views, • Support decisions on whether carers meet Ategi’s standards, • Maintain confidentiality and follow Ategi’s Code of Conduct, • Attend training and keep up to date with relevant policies and guidance Time Commitment • Approximately one morning per month (sometimes every other month), • Meetings usually run from 9:30am–12:30pm, • Fully remote — all meetings are held online This role fits well alongside work, study, or other commitments. How to Apply If you’d like to be part of a values-driven organisation making a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you. 📩 Send your CV and a short supporting statement to: . Please tell us why you’re interested in the role and what experience you’d bring. You can also find out more on our website: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal discussion with a Locality or Scheme Manager.