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Community Interaction & Behaviour Change Communication
· Visit villages, urban communities, and schools
· Interact with families, women, and children
· Understand local health practices, challenges, and needs
· Support ongoing community health programs
Hygiene Awareness Campaigns
· Conduct awareness sessions on:
o Personal hygiene (menstrual hygiene , handwashing, cleanliness)
o Sanitation practices
o Safe drinking water and hygiene habits
· Use creative methods like posters, demonstrations, and group activities
Basic Health Education
· Assist in delivering sessions on:
o Menstrual hygiene .
o Preventive healthcare
o Nutrition and balanced diet
o Common diseases and basic prevention methods
· Support local team in simplifying health messages for communities
School Health Programs
· Organize interactive sessions in schools on:
o Hygiene practices for children
o Importance of cleanliness and health
· Conduct activities such as:
o Games and quizzes
o Awareness discussions
o Health-focused storytelling
Women’s Health & Menstrual Hygiene Awareness
· Support workshops on:
o Menstrual hygiene management
o Breaking myths and stigma
o Importance of hygiene and health for women
· Assist in distributing educational materials
Research & Data Collection
· Conduct basic surveys and collect community feedback
· Observe and document hygiene practices and health awareness levels
· Assist in preparing reports and case studies
Campaign Design & Creative Outreach
· Help design:
o Awareness posters
o Educational materials
o Social media campaigns
· Participate in community awareness drives and local events
Community Interaction & Behaviour Change Communication
· Engage in conversations with community members
· Promote positive behaviour change related to hygiene and health
· Learn how communication strategies influence public health outcomes
Documentation & Storytelling
· Document field experiences through:
o Photography
o Blogs
o Video storytelling
· Share impact stories and community voices
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Thank you!
Inclusive Boards is delighted to be supporting Oaklea Trust in their search for their next Chair of Trustees.
About Oaklea Trust
The Oaklea Trust is a charitable organisation whose purpose is to give vulnerable people the opportunity to live and work as independently as possible within their community. Established in 2002 and based in Cumbria, County Durham and Northumberland, we support disabled, disadvantaged and vulnerable children and adults. Our charitable work supports people of all ages who have Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health needs, and/or Dementia.
The Oaklea Group is made up of the charity, Oaklea Trust, and its commercial arm, Right2Work. Together, they support people and communities to learn, develop and thrive through person-centred care and support, learning opportunities, and pathways into employment.
This is a unique opportunity to help lead a values-driven organisation that supports people and communities across the North of England to learn, develop and thrive.
About the Chair opportunity
As Chair, you will energise and empower the Board and the Group as a whole. You will foster a culture of openness, collaboration, and constructive debate. You will inspire confidence and ensure the highest standards of governance, integrity and accountability.
You will also help shape the Group’s future impact, supporting our mission to reduce inequality and create opportunities for people and communities to thrive. Through your strategic insight and advocacy, you will help extend our reach, strengthen partnerships and ensure more people can access the care, support and opportunities they need and deserve.
The Chair of the Oaklea Board of Trustees will:
- Ensure the Board functions effectively
- Guide Oaklea Trust’s strategic direction
- Ensure governance oversight
- Represent Oaklea Trust internally and externally
- Evaluate and support the Chief Executive
- Champion the leadership of Committees
We are seeking a new Chair of Trustees who can bring the following experience and capabilities to the role. We recognise that lived experience can offer valuable insights that greatly enhance a role like this, especially when combined with professional expertise.
Experience/Background:
- Experience of strategic leadership and governance within an organisation of equivalent size and complexity to Oaklea Trust, ideally within a Group structure.
- A track record of driving growth and innovation, with the ability to apply insight to support the achievement of Oaklea Trust’s strategic objectives.
- Understanding of the challenges associated with leading and delivering regulated services and the management of the associated risks.
- Ability to constructively challenge and hold space for compassionate and constructive conversations.
- Financial and commercial acumen, including experience in financial planning, oversight, risk management, and the establishment and monitoring of systems of control and accountability.
- Ability to scrutinise and manage financial risk, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and safeguarding against fraud.
- Ability to open doors, build networks and maximise opportunities with a range of stakeholders, funders and partner organisations.
- Previous trustee and/or Chair/Vice Chair experience is desirable.
