The Carers Centre provides support to over 2000 unpaid family carers in the city of Brighton & Hove every year. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated group of staff and volunteers to deliver vital and innovative services to carers across our city. AIMS OF THE JOB: To establish and develop volunteering opportunities at the Carers Centre To work with the management team to review and reinforce effective policies and procedures for volunteer-supported projects based on best practice To develop and implement systems for recruitment and selection of volunteers from a range of backgrounds To deliver a programme of induction and ongoing training for volunteers To supervise a pool of volunteers to support carers safely to achieve positive changes within their lives and to enable volunteers to feel fulfilled in their role To keep accurate records and statistics in accordance with the Carers Centre procedures To monitor, analyse and report on feedback/outcomes with carers and volunteers To participate in supervision and training to ensure professional operation of the service To engage in research and networking opportunities provided by other organisations with expertise in volunteer support To work in accordance with, and to ensure that staff and volunteers for which the post is responsible, adhere to the values, policies and procedures of the Carers Centre, especially Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety To carry out other duties appropriate to the role and responsibilities as may be delegated by the CEO of The Carers Centre