Shared Lives Panel Volunteer

Ategi; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focused on shared lives support is seeking Shared Lives Panel Volunteers to review carer assessments and contribute to online panel meetings. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring high standards within the service. Ideal candidates should have experience in social care or related fields, and a strong commitment to professionalism. The commitment is flexible, requiring approximately one morning per month for online meetings, making it ideal for those balancing studies or work.

Benefits

Flexible commitment

Gain insight into social care

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in social care, Shared Lives, or supporting people with additional needs.
• Commitment to values-led decision-making.
• Sound judgement and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Read and review Shared Lives carer assessment and re-approval documents.
• Take part in panel discussions to contribute informed views.
• Support decisions on whether carers meet Ategi's standards.

Skills

Judgement

Professionalism

Communication skills

Job description

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.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• 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

Who We’re Looking For

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Time Commitment

• 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.

How to Apply

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: [e-mail].

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

You can also find out more on our website: https://www.ategi.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/become-a-shared-lives-panel-volunteer/

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