Supporting the VCSE Paid Workforce: An Action Research Study
Added: 16/05/2025
A collaboration between researchers at the University of Sheffield, Leeds Beckett University and Community Partners
You are invited to participate in a short survey about your experiences working in the voluntary/charity sector and the support you need. This research aims to understand more about the professional development and wellbeing support you have received and need and your perspectives about working in the sector.
It is an opportunity for you to share your views. Your insights will be valuable in helping to gain a better understanding of the experiences of the paid workforce of the voluntary/charity sector. The findings will be used to inform future support and development initiatives. More information about the study is available here: Link to Study Summary
Who can take part?
The survey is open to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) staff who deliver health and wellbeing services in South or West Yorkshire. These paid staff could be, for example, Health Trainers, Social Prescribers, Community Connectors, Link Workers, Youth Workers and Community Development Workers.
How can I take part?
The survey is completely optional and should take approximately 25 minutes to complete.
The survey can be completed through this link https://shef.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7NGVjUjCkA2H5We
If you would prefer to complete the questionnaire with a researcher online/over the phone or need it in another format, then please contact vcseworkforcestudy@sheffield.ac.uk
The survey will be open until 18th July.
All responses will be treated confidentially and used for research purposes only. Individual responses will not be shared with your employer (or any other organisations)
As a thank you for your time and contribution, participants who complete the survey and provide their contact details will be entered into a prize draw for one of six £20 vouchers.
The researchers want to hear as many people’s views as possible, so please share this to your colleagues/peers.
Further information If you have any questions about the survey, please do not hesitate to contact Sophia Arthurs-Hartnett, Research Associate, at vcseworkforcestudy@sheffield.ac.uk.
If you are not eligible or do not want to complete the survey but want to be kept updated about the study findings, please email us at vcseworkforcestudy@sheffield.ac.uk.