Fixed Term for 12 months with possible extension 37 hours per week About the role: We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in this new role in our Adult Carer Support Team. The Adult Carer Support Team provides a range of specially tailored support to unpaid carers who look after loved ones with a variety of health problems and disabilities. Our Volunteers support with groups, events and befriending. You will recruit and manage our Volunteers, who aim to provide the best support possible to our team and carers, in different capacities. You will be an ambassador and advocate who raises awareness of our support and care within Alliance Homes and the wider community. You will have a fresh and modern approach to voluntary services and deliver high quality services which help customers to enjoy life, overcome challenges and live well as individuals. About you: People, Positivity, Passion, Projects! We are looking for someone with experience in managing and supporting volunteers in a similar environment; this could be in a day care, community setting or care home. Excellent Communication skills, a knowledge of volunteer work, and a sound knowledge/understanding of the role of unpaid carers and the challenges they face A person who embodies a positive approach to their work and can share a real sense of empathy towards the service users that we assist. We want you to have a real passion for the charity sector and providing fundamental assistance with the support of your volunteer team and colleagues. You and your team of Volunteers will link with communities to promote and identify carers and provide a befriending and/or champions role for unpaid carers identified by the Adult Carers Support team. Whilst this role is predominantly 9-5 on weekdays, flexibility is required as there may be a requirement for some weekend or evening work as the service develops. The successful candidate will also be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. We review applications when received, so we may close the vacancy early if we find that perfect candidate. If the role interests you, then apply now. If you are an internal candidate and interested in this secondment, please speak to your line manager before applying as we will need to seek approval from your Head of Area for your application to be considered. Alliance life At Alliance we want to create places to live that our customers are proud to call home. Our teams care about the lives of the people who live in our 7000 homes. We want our customers to belong, feel safe, and thrive in a successful community. Our values are what makes us tick. Our colleagues bring their AGAME to deliver great services and to support each other to be the best they can be. A MBITIOUS FOR ALL - We are one team, aiming high for our customers. G ENUINE – We are authentic and encourage everyone to be themselves. A WAKE TO OPPORTUNITY – We are constantly curious and drive innovation through collaboration. M AKE THE DIFFERENCE – we are proactive and strive to make a positive impact. E FFECTIVE – We are professional and can be relied on to achieve consistently good results. We want you, to be you Alliance Homes is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities. We’re creating a values-led culture and want to build a truly inclusive workplace, where all our colleagues have opportunities and are celebrated for making a real difference. We welcome applications from a diverse range of talented individuals who can help us reach this goal. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We guarantee that any individual with a disability, a member of the LGBTQ community or those from an underrepresented Ethnic group, will get an interview if they match the minimum essential criteria for the role. We want you to have every opportunity to showcase your talents so please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the recruitment process work for you (adjustments due to a disability e.g dyslexia, times of the day to avoid due to childcare or caring responsibilities to name a few). Vacancies to fit you Here, you can work where and how you choose *. It’s about outputs rather than time spent in the office. You can work from one of our hubs, your home, or by connecting to a hotspot if you’re out and about. We’ve created flexible workspaces where everyone is welcome and invested in technology so you can log in anywhere and anytime and take control of your work/life balance. Our head office in Portishead is situated by the Marina, with free parking and within easy walking distance to high street shops, coffee bars, restaurants, and several supermarkets. The offices are newly refurbished offering a modern ‘agile’ and collaborative working environment. If you need any support with your application, please call 03000120120 or email askhr@alliancehomes.org.uk and we will be happy to help. * dependant on role The benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Your Alliance Day – a day off on your work anniversary Family Friendly Leave Enhanced Pension Scheme Health Care Cash Plan Learning and Development opportunities Discounts Portal Wellbeing Programme Make the Difference Day Employee Assistance Programme Documents