Shared Lives Panel Volunteer

About the Role

We’re looking for Shared Lives Panel Volunteers to join our panel and help ensure Shared Lives carers meet Ategi’s high standards.

As a panel volunteer, you’ll review Shared Lives carer assessment and re-approval documents, take part in online panel meetings, and contribute your professional judgement to support fair, consistent decision‑making. You’ll work alongside Ategi staff and fellow panel members in a respectful, collaborative environment.

This role plays a vital part in safeguarding and quality assurance within Shared Lives.

• Make a real impact – Help ensure people with additional needs are supported by safe, skilled, and compassionate carers
• Use your experience for good – Apply your judgement, communication skills, or professional background in a meaningful way
• Learn and develop – Gain insight into social care, safeguarding, and assessment processes
• Flexible commitment – Around one morning every month or two, with meetings held online
• Be part of a supportive team – Work alongside experienced professionals in a values‑driven organisation
• Support fair decisions – Help maintain consistency and high standards across the Shared Lives service

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have experience in social care, Shared Lives, or supporting people with additional needs, or
• Are an experienced professional looking to stay connected to the sector, or
• Are studying for a Master’s or PhD in a related field, or
• Are a trainee social worker or early‑career professional keen to build your experience
• We welcome applications from people at different stages of their careers — what matters most is sound judgement, professionalism, and a commitment to values‑led decision‑making.

• Read and review Shared Lives carer assessment and re‑approval documents
• Take part in panel discussions and contribute informed views
• Support decisions on whether carers meet Ategi’s standards
• Maintain confidentiality and follow Ategi’s Code of Conduct
• Attend training and keep up to date with relevant policies and guidance

• Approximately one morning per month (sometimes every other month)
• Meetings usually run from 9:30am–12:30pm
• Fully remote — all meetings are held online

This role fits well alongside work, study, or other commitments.

If you’d like to be part of a values‑driven organisation making a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send your CV and a short supporting statement to:

Please tell us why you’re interested in the role and what experience you’d bring.

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Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal discussion with a Locality or Scheme Manager.