Job Description

Volunteering for Health is an NHS funded programme to build the capacity and capability of organisations and local health and care systems in England, through the development of volunteering infrastructure. It aims to realise the potential of volunteering in improving the experience and outcomes of people using our health and care systems.

Following a successful bid by Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS) as part of a partnership with NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group), NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, and Liverpool City Council we are recruiting a Volunteering for Health Project Leadto support the partnership in its intention to:

Establish a robust volunteering infrastructure to address identified health needs and priorities Strengthen the capacity of VCFSE (Voluntary Community Faith Social Enterprise) organisations to engage with health volunteering Promote collaboration between VCFSE, and statutory organisations to improve health outcomes Ensuring sustainability of health volunteering practices beyond the life of the project Responding to identified gaps in health volunteering and integrating efforts with local health strategies.
The Volunteering for Health Project Lead will lead on developing and delivering coherent and sustainable volunteering infrastructure in Liverpool, particularly to grow the level of health and wellbeing linked volunteering opportunities across Liverpool.

This role will involve capacity building within the VCFSE sector, promoting innovative volunteer recruitment and management strategies, and developing collaborative partnerships with public health and NHS bodies. The role focuses on ensuring diverse, inclusive, and well-supported volunteering opportunities that improve health outcomes and strengthen community wellbeing. The budget includes an element of grant funding which will be used to build the capacity and support involvement of VCFSE organisations in the program.

Key Tasks

1. Leadership and Strategic Engagement

To ensure the VCFSE Liverpool Volunteering for Health Project is delivered in line with contract requirements Support and manage the Volunteering for Health Development Officer (a role being recruited for at the same time as this one) To liaise with public sector, VCFSE partners, and other agencies as required in relation to supporting project delivery To identify risk issues and implement and evaluate risk management plans according to policy and procedure Attend relevant partnership meetings, acting as a conduit between sectors and partnerships to encourage and strategically develop volunteering Actively promote and publicise the benefits of volunteering to stakeholders, client groups, and referring agencies, developing pathways to volunteering
2.

Capacity Building for the VCFSE Sector

Support VCFSE organisations in recruiting, managing, and retaining volunteers. Deliver and facilitate the provision of training for volunteer involving organisations, including areas such as safeguarding, volunteer management, and use of the TeamKinetic Volunteering Portal including overseeing changes to that portal Provide tailored advice and mentoring to VCFSE organisations to meet specific needs The development of a toolbox for VCFSE organisations - so good practice template policies and procedures which could be used to support volunteering Leading the development of a process to support distribution of grant funding to the VCFSE sector (to support organisations which can support volunteering)
3.

Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement

Promote diverse and inclusive volunteering opportunities within health pathways. Collaborate with public health and NHS partners to integrate volunteering into care pathways, such as hospital discharge and community mental health, and exploring approaches which will support volunteering in more clinical environments Use innovative outreach strategies to engage underrepresented groups in volunteering Promote and develop best practice models for volunteer-involving organisations covering all aspects of volunteer involvement and volunteer management
4.

Develop a Community of Practice

Facilitate meetings of VCFSE, LA, and NHS partners to share best practices and learning Lead on the development of a Community of Practice of organisations working to improve public health through volunteering Identify and address gaps in volunteer support through shared data and collaborative planning Administer and support the Community of Practice to foster partnership working
5.

Digital Volunteer Management

Oversee and support the development and promotion of the TeamKinetic Volunteering Portal Ensure the portal supports VCFSE organisations in health linked volunteer recruitment and management effectively Provide training and ongoing support for portal use across the sector
6.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Lead on the capturing and analysing data on volunteer activities and outcomes Provide regular reports on project progress, including impact on health inequalities and community wellbeing Collaborate with external evaluators to assess the program's success
7.

Partnership and Collaboration

Work closely with Liverpool City Council, NHS Trusts, and other partners to align volunteering efforts with public health priorities Support the development of a strategic citywide approach to volunteering focused on health and care outcomes Promote shared learning and innovation across all partners General Tasks Work sensitively and collaboratively with stakeholders, ensuring inclusivity and respect for diversity Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding, confidentiality, EDI, and health and safety Undertake continual professional development, including training as necessary. Undertake any other duties as required by the LCVS
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool L2 2AH

Reference ID: VFL25