Volunteer lived experience interviewer

Action For Carers Surrey; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate volunteers to engage in the interview process for new recruits. This role is crucial for ensuring that the perspectives of unpaid carers are represented during hiring. Volunteers will participate in interviews at the office in Burpham, Surrey, contributing to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. No prior experience is required, and training will be provided to equip volunteers with the necessary skills. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting fellow carers.

Benefits

Mileage and travel costs paid

Training and induction provided

Qualifications

• Must be an unpaid carer looking after a family member or friend.
• No previous experience of interviewing or recruitment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Attend the office on agreed dates to participate in the interview process.
• Positively engage with candidates and ask pre-agreed questions.

Job description

It is important that registered carers feel understood by our paid staff and volunteers. Therefore, as part of our recruitment process, we have carer volunteers to join the interview panel and ask specific questions from a carer perspective. This helps us recruit the right person into the right role, with qualities that are important to carers.

We are looking for volunteers to support the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Attend the office on agreed dates to participate in the interview process
• Positively engage with candidates
• Ask pre-agreed questions to candidates
• Help us follow a fair recruitment process in terms of equality, diversity, and inclusion

We anticipate the time commitment to be 3 or 4 times a year, and the interviews will all take place in person at our offices in Burpham, Surrey. This means that the successful candidate will need to travel to this location. Mileage and travel costs are paid.

You must be an unpaid carer, looking after a family member or friend. No previous experience of interviewing or recruitment is necessary, and training and induction will be provided.

For more information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator by emailing [e-mail] or to apply, fill in the Volunteer Application Form enclosed in the Volunteer Application Pack. We are looking for volunteers to start in this role as soon as possible, so don’t delay – apply today.