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Shipley, West Yorkshire (On-site)
£32,000 - £35,050 per year
Part-time (25 hours per week)
Permanent
Job description

Hours:            25 hours per week

Base: Shipley office with travel to other offices (Skipton/Harrogate)

Salary:            £32,000 – £35,050 (Full time equivalent)

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Volunteer Manager to lead the development, coordination, and growth of our volunteer programme supporting unpaid carers (both adults and young carers).

This role will focus on recruiting, training, and supporting a diverse volunteer base, including members of the public, college students, and student social workers to deliver a range of support across our services. Alongside this, the Volunteer Manager will play a key role in building internal capacity by equipping staff with the skills and confidence to effectively support volunteers in their roles. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and strengthen a volunteer offer that has real impact for carers in our community.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement:

  • Develop and deliver effective volunteer recruitment strategies
  • Promote volunteering opportunities through outreach, partnerships, and campaigns
  • Build relationships with colleges, universities, and community organisations to attract volunteers
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including onboarding and safer recruitment checks

Volunteer Training & Development:

  • Design and deliver induction and training programmes for volunteers
  • Ensure volunteers are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for their roles
  • Support student placements (e.g. social work students) to meet learning objectives

Volunteer Supervision & Support:

  • Provide ongoing supervision, guidance, and pastoral support to volunteers
  • Monitor volunteer wellbeing, performance, and development
  • Address any issues or concerns in a timely and supportive manner
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and rewarding volunteer experience

Supporting Staff to Work with Volunteers:

  • Train and support internal staff to effectively supervise and work alongside volunteers
  • Develop guidance, tools, and best practice resources for staff
  • Promote a culture where volunteering is valued and embedded across the organisation

Quality, Safeguarding & Compliance:

  • Ensure all volunteering activity is safe, ethical, and compliant with organisational policies
  • Maintain accurate records of volunteer activity and engagement
  • Support safeguarding processes and ensure volunteers understand their responsibilities

Service Development:

  • Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the volunteer programme
  • Gather feedback from volunteers, staff, and service users to inform improvements
  • Support reporting on volunteer impact and outcomes

For an informal discussion, please reach out to: Dolly Dalton.

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated organisation that is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of carers. If you are passionate about supporting others and making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Carers’ Resource values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th June 2026

Proposed interview date: Friday 10th July 2026 (Shipley)

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Organisation
The Carers' Resource View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100

Carers’ Resource exists to support unpaid carers. We provide information, advice & support to carers, to the people they care for and professionals.

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Posted on: 05 June 2026
Closing date: 28 June 2026 at 17:00
Tags: Administration, Advice / Information, Communications, Human Resources, Advocacy, Volunteering Management, Customer Service, Autism, Customer support, Health / Medical, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Information Management, Learning Disability, Mental Health, Mentoring / Coaching, Public Relations, Recruitment, Community Fundraising, Social / Support Work

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