Job overview

Our People’s Voice is a friendly group of volunteers who partner with us as trusted advisors. Drawing on their personal experiences as current patients, former patients, carers and community representatives, they represent the views of patients, families, carers, the public, and our local communities. Together, we make sure that the needs and interests of patients are always at the heart of everything we do.

This is a voluntary, advisory role (not paid employment), with support available to help you take part.

We work closely with our members on a variety of projects and activities. Whether you’re looking for a long-term commitment or something more flexible, there’s a role to suit your interests and availability. While we have specific projects, groups, and committees where we’d love your input, we’re also open to hearing your ideas.

Main duties of the job

What do People’s Voice members do?

A People’s Voice is a platform for community members to express opinions, shape decisions, share experiences, and influence policies or practices affecting them. The group thrives on democratic participation, mutual respect, and transparency.

Our People’s Voice Members take part in a wide range of activities, tailored to their availability and preferences. Whether you’d like to commit to regular involvement or prefer shorter-term project work, there’s a place for you.

Responsibilities and Activities:

• Stay informed through newsletters, summaries, and public groups.
• Attend groups.
• Vote in polls or public consultations as requested.
• Submit questions or feedback on issues.
• Share the group’s work within their networks.

Value to the Group:

• Brings diverse perspectives.
• Signals public awareness or concern on specific issues.
• Helps identify emerging trends or community sentiments.

What you will be involved in:

• Attending bi-monthly People’s Voice meetings
• Giving feedback on services, plans and projects.
• Sharing ideas about what matters to patients and communities.
• (Optional) Getting involved in specific projects where patient insight is needed.

To learn more, visit https://sirona-cic.org.uk/peoples-voice/

Working for our organisation

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.