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Are you interested in Volunteering? We have some exciting volunteering opportunities available for you at Humbercare across the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Since 1989, Humbercare has delivered a range of volunteer, mentoring services and opportunities including working with young people, people on probation or with convictions and people with complex or physical and mental health needs. Volunteers have enabled us to demonstrate our innovation and help us to develop our organisation and to drive a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. Volunteers have helped us to promote respect and trust when working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. As a result our Mentoring, Volunteering and Befriending services have been a huge success in the Yorkshire and Humber region.
We acknowledge and celebrate the positive impact and outcomes that local volunteers have delivered in collaboration with Humbercare employees, our partners, and the people we support. Volunteers have brought their skills, passion, expertise, and valuable time; helping us to achieve our mission and aims.
Humbercare has many opportunities across the Yorkshire and Humber region for volunteers to support, befriend or mentor people who use our services. Through the provision of innovative and specialist services, we work to reduce offending, prevent homelessness and prevent reliance on acute and long-term health and social care services. Volunteers can provide practical help to our clients as they go through difficult and challenging periods throughout their lives and they can also assist our employees in the day to day direct operations of our array of services. Each volunteer opportunity will hold a role description so volunteers can fully understand the aims of the service, the role a volunteer will undertake in that service and and the impact that role will achieve for our customers.
At Humbercare we understand that there are many reasons why people want to volunteer, from a desire to put their existing skills to good use, to wanting to give back to their community, gaining valuable experience in the process. It is our vision that we can deliver a fulfilling voluntary experience which benefits the volunteer, the service users, and as a result, the community as a whole.
You can find all of our current volunteer opportunities and ways to apply below.
We work in close partnership with public sector bodies, voluntary, community and private sector groups to develop quality services. We are continually improving our high standards of good practice when involving volunteers through Accredited Training and following recognised Good Practice Guides in Working with Volunteers.
We aim to make volunteering accessible to people with the skills necessary to support, encourage, and motivate our service users. We value your contribution and offer a full induction and training package, ongoing support, and reimburse the cost of any expenses.
We want to create the best volunteer experience by providing and promoting the following:
* Suitability and matching of volunteer roles to impactful opportunities
*Quality experience whilst volunteering for us
* A sense of belonging and an enjoyable, worthwhile experience
* Flexible participation
* Inclusivity
* Learning, training and development prospects
* Supporting, supervising and recognising our volunteers
* Investing in Volunteer Standards, Matrix Standards and Investors in People Accreditation's - see our Accreditation's page
Volunteering provides additional support to our service users, can develop your skills and interests which may lead to employment, training, and education opportunities. Many of our volunteers have become valuable employees within our organisation or have gone on to work within the wider Criminal Justice, Social Services and Voluntary Sector.
"Volunteering benefits all - the people being helped and those helping. I have seen how volunteers improve the quality of life for people whilst helping to keep the community safe. Volunteering is eye opening, challenging and satisfying. I feel good in myself, with a sense of achievement and I am grateful that the project with Humbercare has given me the chance to really make a difference!" Louise, November 20222, Volunteering with Humbercare for over 10 years.
"As someone who had never volunteered before, I started my journey with little knowledge of what I was going to get myself involved with, scared of the unknown - yet curious and eager to find out. Volunteering at Humbercare is nothing like I thought it would be, from the beginning I was met with professionals with a wealth of experience who gave us in person training, this was absolutely fundamental to my journey, without their experience and knowledge I wouldn't feel prepared enough to conduct the role I am today. I have always known volunteers are valued members of the Humbercare team. I am regularly in contact with Humbercare staff, who are always on hand to help no matter what the problem. Overall, if you would like an enriching volunteer opportunity that will expand your skill set, your mindset and generally change how you view the world, I recommend you volunteer for Humbercare, you will be supported throughout the process and I guarantee the experience will be like no other." Nancy, June 2023
Please come and join us as a volunteer, it's your chance to make a real difference across our local services and communities. Whatever your experience and no matter how much time you have available we have the local opportunity for you.
There are two ways to get started as a volunteer with us. You can either contact the Hull office on 01482 586633 or click the email link below.
Once you have received and completed the application form, return it to us and we will invite you for an informal chat to discuss your application further. We will then provide you with Induction Training, and carry out a Disclosure DBS check and request references.
After you have signed the Volunteer Agreement, we will introduce you to your volunteering opportunity. Ongoing training, support and supervision will be provided to ensure you are supported throughout your volunteering period with Humbercare.
Humbercare partners with and is funded and commissioned by various not-for-profit organisations. We deliver accountable and quality lead services for young people and adults who are in need of help and support.
Is a statutory criminal justice service that manages people on probation – work in partnership and is a commissioner of Humbercare local accommodation service.
HM Prison & Probation Service Website
Is a Local Authority we work in partnership with. They are a commissioner of a number of Humbercare’s Housing Related Support contracts.
Hull City Council Website
Is a local authority we work in partnership with. They are also a commissioner of a number of Humbercare’s Housing Related Support contracts.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council Website
Is a local authority we work in partnership with. They are also a commissioner of a number of Humbercare’s Housing Related Support contracts.
North East Lincolnshire Council Website
Is a provider of integrated health care services. We work in partnership with them, and they are a commissioner of a Humbercare local contract.
Our Mental Health Crisis Intervention Service is ran in partnership with Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, which is a key service within the Right Care Right Person Project. In October 2023 this innovative service was shortlisted as a finalist in the HSJ Awards 2023 Place-based Partnership and Integrated Care Award category and we are delighted to say that we achieved the High Commendation Award!
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Website
Is a government department responsible for ensuring all suspected offenders are appropriately handled from the time they are arrested until completion of a sentence - work in partnership and is a commissioner of a Humbercare local contract.
Ministry of Justice Link
A local charity providing support services for autistic people without a learning disability – key partner in the delivery of our specialist autism and additional needs housing related support service.
Matthews Hub Charity Website
A local university – key partner in the delivery of our social work student placement opportunities.
University of Hull Website
A local charity that supports charitable causes particularly in Hull – a key partner in providing essential funding to maintain delivery of essential housing and support services locally.
Sir James Reckitt Charity Website
A national registered social landlord specialising in supported living for vulnerable adults – key partner in the delivery of Humbercare’s housing related support and supported exempt accommodation services across the Humber region.
Parasol Homes Website
The national body supporting the development, quality, coordination and effectiveness of Providers of Circles of Support and Accountability – key partner in delivery of Circles service across the Humber region.
Circles UK Website
At Humbercare, we are dedicated to maintaining exceptional standards and adhering to the best practices within our industry.
To ensure accountability and transparency, we hold various accreditations. Furthermore, we partner exclusively with certified providers to deliver top-notch security and technological compliance.
We are currently accredited by Investors in People – IIP assess how we are performing against a framework in areas including employee engagement, communication, organisational culture and work practices. This helps us understand our performance in leading, supporting and developing our people.
Humbercare has achieved and maintained this accreditation since 2002 and will continue to strive and develop with the ever changing frameworks standards.
In our most recent assessment in August 2023 our assessor reported:
"Your people are an absolute credit to your organisation and are carrying out much-needed work in the community. They are passionate about making a difference to people’s lives and supporting those who are very much in need of a helping hand."
"People feel valued and recognised by Humbercare for the work they put in and the commitment they show."
"People told me that they have a voice in the organisation and feel that they can put their opinions across."
"People wholeheartedly believe that Humbercare are having a positive impact on the community."
"People display a high degree of confidence in the Senior Management Team, scoring their confidence in leadership at an average of 9 out of 10."
"You have a mature and sensible approach to people management challenges."
"You put multi-faceted solutions in place consisting of structural change, procedural change, and training and development as a tool."
Investors in People Website
We are currently accredited to the Matrix Standard by The Growth Company, this is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice and/or guidance as part of their service offering. It is an outcome based assessment that not only looks at processes used to support delivery of information, advice and guidance but also how the results are achieved. This accreditation helps us to benchmark against best practice and demonstrates that we offer high quality information advice and guidance services.
Humbercare has achieved and maintained this accreditation for over 10 years and will continue to strive to maintain and develop our service delivery against the ever-changing standards.
In our most recent assessment in June 2023 our assessor reported:
"Humbercare is an organisation which is totally service user focused where staff are professional, well trained and highly motivated to ensure that service users achieve their goals and positive outcomes."
"Humbercare is very much an organisation which is person centred where all staff have consistently supported individual service users in a non-judgemental and impartial manner utilising professional practices."
"The style and leadership and management in Humbercare continues to be team based and participative where the Vision, Mission, Values of the organisation are understood by all staff."
"Humbercare have developed a strong culture of support and clarity of purpose."
The Matrix Standard Website
Humbercare has signed the charter demonstrating our commitment to supporting mental health at work no matter where a person is in that journey. We recognise and are committed to supporting the mental health of our staff. The charter is a public declaration of our ambition to uphold the following values:
Mindful Employer Website
Humbercare is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and is confirmed a Disability Confident Employer. This scheme helps us to play a leading role in changing attitudes for the better in our organisation, network and community. Signing up to the scheme demonstrates our commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace, it also helps us to recruit, build and retain an excellent team.
Disability Confident Employer Website
Cyber essentials is a government backed, industry supported scheme to help organisations protect themselves against common online threats. As an organisation that handles certain sensitive and personal information when delivering contracts supported by public funds we must be certified against the Cyber Essentials Scheme.
The certification gives us peace of mind that our defences will protect against the vast majority of common cyber attacks whilst demonstrating our commitment to cyber security. Assessed annually we are proud to be continuing to work towards these minimum requirements.
Cyber Essentials Accreditation Website
Humbercare is proud to have achieved compliance against the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit. We measure our performance against the National Data Guardians 10 data security standards through an online assessment.
Throughout delivery of our services and as an organisation that has access to NHS patient data and systems we must use this toolkit to provide assurance that we are practicing good data security and that we are remaining GDPR compliant. In order to meet these requirements we are assessed annually to ensure best possible practice.
NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit Website
Humbercare is registered with the Care Quality Commission who are the independent regulator of health and social care in England. The commission ensures the quality and safety of care. Humbercare are proud to have achieved “Good” ratings across all fundamental standards in our most recent inspections across our Hull and North East Lincolnshire regulated services.
Care Quality Commission Registration Website
Humbercare Ltd has committed to working to end men’s violence against women by becoming White Ribbon Accredited. As an Accredited organisation, Humbercare Ltd will develop and deliver a comprehensive Action Plan to change the cultures that lead to abuse and violence and promote gender equality.
White Ribbon is a global campaign that encourages people, and especially men and boys, to individually and collectively take action and change the behaviour and culture that leads to abuse and violence. To wear a white ribbon is to promise to never to commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women.
Anthea Sully, Chief Executive of White Ribbon UK said, “White Ribbon Accredited organisations can make a real difference towards ending violence against women by promoting a culture of respect and equality, among their staff and wider communities. By raising awareness among employees, people can learn how to become allies and call out violent and abusive behaviour when they see it, at work and in the wider community. We are delighted to welcome Humbercare Ltd as one of our White Ribbon Accredited organisations and are looking forward to working with them towards ending violence against women once and for all.''
White Ribbon Accreditation Website
Humbercare is accredited as a member of Circles UK, the national body supporting the development, quality, coordination and effectiveness of Providers of Circles of Support and Accountability. Humbercare is compliant with Circles UK Code of Practice with the national standards requirement to be able to deliver the service.
Circles UK Website
Glasspool Charity Trust have been making a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals and families facing financial difficulties since 1939. Humbercare has been selected to be a frontline partner for the Flexible Frontline Fund sole grants programme. The programme enables frontline organisations, such as ourselves; that provide whole-person support, to access and distribute grant funds to their service users and clients. The grant funding can be used for a range of household goods and services; and by offering flexibility, Glasspool and frontline organisations make a real-time impact on the lives of individuals, couple and families across the UK. Humbercare is proud to have been selected as a partner and is awarding grants on a daily basis to alleviate the financial pressures and challenging times our service users face.
Glasspool Charity Trust Website
Humbercare is actively working towards achieving Bronze membership in the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) of the Armed Forces Covenant.
The Armed Forces Covenant represents the nation's commitment to those who serve, ensuring they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their daily lives. This includes providing additional support to injured servicemen and women and bereaved families when needed.
The Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) honors employers that deliver outstanding support to the Armed Forces community and Defence, exceeding their Covenant pledges.
For more information, visit the Armed Forces Covenant website.
Humbercare is proud to work in partnership with a variety of statutory agencies, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations within the following local authority areas.
We offer the following services in each local authority area...
Our Hull based services are as follows:
Our East Yorkshire based services are as follows:
Our North East Lincolnshire based services are as follows:
Our North Lincolnshire based services are as follows:
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