Job summary The post holder will be expected to work at a high level, to develop, promote, organise and manage a range of voluntary/work placement services at a corporate level across the organisation. The post holder will also hold overall management responsibility for the recruitment, placement and ongoing development of volunteers at the Trust. This will include developing and implementing effective volunteering policies and establishing and leading on processes for volunteer training and development programmes. The post holder will also take a lead role in developing and managing systems for organising all non-clinical work students, university work experience/work placement programmes at the Trust. Main duties of the job Provide day to day leadership and management for all voluntary services across the organisation. Develop, manage, and embed volunteering schemes, ensuring alignment with local action plans and organisational goals. Lead and implement strategies for the effective recruitment, placement, and development of volunteers and peer supporters. Develop volunteer job profiles and role descriptions, ensuring suitability and risk assessments for placements. Ensure all volunteers are trained, supported, and indemnified to carry out their roles effectively. Work Placement Programmes Plan and manage work experience and university placement programmes, ensuring placements are safe and compliant with Trust standards Development Develop and implement policies and procedures related to voluntary services and work placements. Monitor and report on the financial impact of volunteering activities, including travel expenses and programme outcomes. Ensure clear and effective communication with a wide range of audiences, tailoring information to suit the needs of service users, carers, and staff. General Responsibilities Adhere to health and safety, equality, and diversity, safeguarding, and infection prevention protocols. Maintain personal and professional development, staying informed of emerging NHS policies and best practices. Perform any additional duties relevant to the role and commensurate with the grade and responsibilities. About us CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall. We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 373-CSS1121-A Job locations Chester CWP, Redesmere, COCH, Liverpool Road, Chester CH2 1BQ Chester CH2 1BQ Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitmentnhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon. Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitmentnhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent of attainment through further experience or training with a good level of volunteering experience. Competence using a range of computer packages either through experience or formal qualification. Knowledge and Expertise Essential Strong understanding of NHS issues Understanding the agenda of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (discrimination and disadvantage in society and ways in which barriers might be overcome. Awareness of the particular difficulties experienced by people with mental health problems, learning disability and physical health issues Strong knowledge and understanding of emerging NHS policy around employment and volunteering Knowledge of risk management and risk assessment systems for volunteers Desirable Direct experience of working with Volunteers within the NHS. Project Management Experience Experience Essential Significant experience of working in the NHS or other complex organisations Experience of managing, training & supporting volunteers (inc. peer support volunteers) Experience of writing and reviewing strategies, policies and guidelines Line management experience Experience of interpreting and providing guidance on emerging (national) policy. Partnership working including developing relationships with external stakeholders Experience of working with local communities and local employers Experience of undertaking risk assessments Experience of working with hard to reach / historically disadvantaged groups (e.g. black and minority ethnic communities) Ability to give both formal and informal presentations to a variety of groups Ability to travel around the footprint of the Trust Desirable Use of IT packages, including databases, publishing and spreadsheets Direct experience of mental health, learning disabilities, physical health issues, either as someone who uses services or a carer. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent of attainment through further experience or training with a good level of volunteering experience. Competence using a range of computer packages either through experience or formal qualification. Knowledge and Expertise Essential Strong understanding of NHS issues Understanding the agenda of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (discrimination and disadvantage in society and ways in which barriers might be overcome. Awareness of the particular difficulties experienced by people with mental health problems, learning disability and physical health issues Strong knowledge and understanding of emerging NHS policy around employment and volunteering Knowledge of risk management and risk assessment systems for volunteers Desirable Direct experience of working with Volunteers within the NHS. Project Management Experience Experience Essential Significant experience of working in the NHS or other complex organisations Experience of managing, training & supporting volunteers (inc. peer support volunteers) Experience of writing and reviewing strategies, policies and guidelines Line management experience Experience of interpreting and providing guidance on emerging (national) policy. Partnership working including developing relationships with external stakeholders Experience of working with local communities and local employers Experience of undertaking risk assessments Experience of working with hard to reach / historically disadvantaged groups (e.g. black and minority ethnic communities) Ability to give both formal and informal presentations to a variety of groups Ability to travel around the footprint of the Trust Desirable Use of IT packages, including databases, publishing and spreadsheets Direct experience of mental health, learning disabilities, physical health issues, either as someone who uses services or a carer. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Chester CWP, Redesmere, COCH, Liverpool Road, Chester CH2 1BQ Chester CH2 1BQ Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)