Social Care/Development Volunteer Roles
Central England Law Centre provides specialist legal support to clients in Coventry and Birmingham. We use our legal expertise to improve the lives of those who are often vulnerable and socially excluded due to poverty, illness or disability.
What will you be doing?
We are looking for up to three Trustees to join our Board. We are seeking applications from individuals who represent a range of backgrounds, and especially those with an interest in how embedding a knowledge of rights within communities can help reduce inequalities and challenge unfair systems, ultimately empowering people to live better lives.
As a member of our Board, your purpose is to work with other Trustees to form an effective governing body which holds the Law Centre senior leadership team to account for its work, providing leadership for all activities and performance of the organisation.
Alongside your fellow Trustees, your responsibilities will consist of:
- Shaping and agreeing the strategic direction of the organisation
- Monitoring and evaluating performance with the objective of fulfilling the Law Centre’s vision, mission and aims
- Safeguarding the Law Centre’s reputation, vision and mission
- Ensuring that the Law Centre remains financially stable, and is managing its assets effectively in pursuance of its objectives
- Overseeing compliance with all relevant legislation including employment, company, charity and health and safety law
- Ensuring all work is conducted within the framework of the Law Centre’s Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Assuming legal responsibility for the Law Centre’s staff and volunteers
- Acting as employer of the Law Centre’s staff
In undertaking these responsibilities, we would look to you to:
- Prepare for and attend trustee meetings (1 main Board meeting per month, plus any meetings of sub-committees which you opt to join)
- Understand and be fully committed to the vision, mission and aims of the Law Centre
- Lend your specific expertise either for one-off advice and projects or to work on a sub-committee
- Support all decisions following agreement by the Board
- Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality on all Law Centre matters
What are we looking for?
Our ideal Trustee would have:
- A strong commitment to reducing inequalities and advancing social justice
- An understanding of the strategic, policy and political environments that affect the Law Centre’s work
- An understanding of the role of a Trustee, or a demonstrable willingness to learn
- A broad knowledge of leadership, management and charity governance
- An awareness of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- An ability to think strategically and challenge where necessary
- An effective and responsive communicator who is willing to speak their mind
- A team player who respects different views and can work with others
- An ability to build strong relationships and champion the Law Centre
- Willingness to devote sufficient time, preparation and effort require of a Trustee
We welcome interest from individuals who demonstrate a range of the above interests, skills and experiences. In addition, we would be particularly interested if you have any of specific expertise or knowledge of:
- HR and workforce development
- Governance and finance
- Legal Aid
- The voluntary and community sector
We are keen to diversify our Board membership and actively encourage applicants that will continue to build a Trustee Board that accurately reflects the diversity of communities the Law Centre serves. In keeping with our charitable objectives. Trustee roles are unremunerated.
What difference will you make?
You will have the opportunity to shape the current and future strategy of one of the Midland's largest and most influential advice charities. You will see first hand how the work of a committed group of staff and volunteers can change the lives not only of individual clients but also, of communities across the UK as a whole through the work we undertake in influencing policy makers and challenging legal decisions. We will look to you to guide us as we realise our strategic ambitions, bringing your unique set of skills, experience and knowledge to our table to valued trustees. We also offer opportunities for development - facilitating your learning should you have specific areas of charity governance that you are interested in exploring further.
Before you apply
Please apply through Reach in the first instance. We will then get in touch to arrange a time to discuss your interest in the role and answer any questions you may have.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Cintre provides, residential care and supported living for adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.
We are looking for new Trustees to join our already very talented board.
What will you be doing?
Cintre are a local charity with over 40 years’ experience providing, residential care, supported living and community-based support for adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. Cintre delivers services primarily in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.
Cintre is a value-based organisation that prides itself on creating a person-centred service where we work in partnership with our service users to offer choice, control and active participation in the service they receive both now and in the future
What we are looking for…
We are looking for a Trustee with Health and Social experience and expertise to join our Board of Trustees.
You will be required:
- To advise and guide the Board on health and social care issues.
Ideally you should have:
- Knowledge and understanding to maintain an oversight on the charity's activities at a strategic level with an interest in advising on health and social care.
- A good current understanding of charity framework in the UK;
- An interest and commitment to Cintre’s mission and objectives; and,
- A willingness to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies.
What are we looking for?
- Experience in a Health and Social Care setting would be ideal, specifically in providing guidance to ensure that services can be compliant.
- Experience with working with the Care Quality Commission and an understanding of the regulations.
- Safeguarding Adults experience would be greatly valued, with the ability to share knowledge and provide support to ensure that the vulnerable adults we are responsible for are fully protected.
- Knowledge to assist the charity in delivering Outstanding Care to our Service Users
- An understanding of the challenges faced by our service users who live with Autism or a Learning Disability.
What difference will you make?
This is a voluntary position but by joining the Board at Cintre you will be part of an inclusive and user-led organisation. Your support will help enable us to grow and continue to provide the invaluable support we give to our service users across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Serving as a trustee is an excellent way to support a cause you’re passionate about. Volunteering as a trustee for Cintre will give you the opportunity to make a difference for people living with Autism and Mental Health challenges at a strategic level, using the charity's resources to effectively to tackle the challenges faced by these people.
Before you apply
Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience.
We would welcome a confidential discussion to discuss the role and what would be involved and how your skills would add value to the Board and any other information that you feel is relevant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Can your skills and knowledge help us to grow? Then why not consider joining us. We specialise in supporting people with visual impairments and we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Board of Trustees.
What will you be doing?
As a member of the Board, you will play a vital role in steering and supporting New Outlook. The Board is responsible for providing strategic direction; ensuring we meet regulatory requirements; and overseeing the work of the staff team, thus ensuring New Outlook’s effective, efficient administration and financial stability.
You will be part of a Board team that will help to ensure:
Promoting and Protecting NEW OUTLOOK
- To act as custodian of NEW OUTLOOK’s values
- To ensure that the customers’ voice is heard in the decision-making process
- To monitor compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- To support and uphold the Code of Governance and the NHF Model Rules (2015)
- To be an ambassador for NEW OUTLOOK as appropriate
Setting Strategy
- To consider and, if appropriate, agree a vision for NEW OUTLOOK and a strategy to work towards that vision
- To assist the Executive Team in the setting of plans and strategies
- To support the work and the role of the Chair of the Board and the chairs of other Committees
- To support the work of the Group Chief Executive and all colleagues; constructively challenging proposals as appropriate
Managing Performance
- To agree key policies
- To take an individual and collective responsibility in monitoring performance against plans, budgets and decisions through regular critical appraisal of operational and financial information
- To ensure appropriate action is taken if expected standards of performance or results are not or are unlikely to be achieved
- To request further information or professional advice when required
Board meetings are held four times a year in Oldbury with two being longer ‘away day’ sessions and you may also be asked to join a Committee or time limited task group.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking to appoint people who can demonstrate a commitment to a high level of engagement and possess a range of experience ideally with a Social Care and Governance or experience as a Chartered Surveyor. We wish to have a wide range of people on the Board and are particularly keen to be representative of the diverse population in the West Midlands.
What difference will you make?
The role of Trustee is non-executive, providing a rewarding opportunity to use your expertise and experience to support and shape our future. We very much value all of our customers and you will have the opportunity to work with us, at all levels, as we seek to grow and develop the business.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.