Trustees

Carers’ Resource is looking for new Trustees to join the board.

Among other responsibilities, Board members: Ensure that the organisation complies with its governing documents, charity law, company law and other relevant legislation or regulations; Support the leadership team in giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy and defining goals; Work with each other to establish performance targets for the organisation.

 If you think this could be you, please get in touch! If you know someone else you think might be ideal for our board – pass this on to them!

Whatever your background or experience, being a trustee is interesting and rewarding. To find out more about what the role involves, please contact Chris Whiley, Chief Executive on 07912 250741. The minimum commitment is six meetings a year, plus time to read papers and reports..

Skills

Each Trustee must have –

- A commitment to Carers’ Resource

- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort

- Integrity

- Strategic vision

- Good, independent judgement

- An ability to think creatively

- A willingness to speak their mind

- And understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trustees

Experience

- Experience of managing organisations

- An understanding of carers' needs and awareness of current issues affecting carers

- Experience of managing and developing projects

- Experience of working with black, minority ethnic communities

Skills and abilities

- Able to manage complex situations and be solution focussed

Skilled communicator and negotiator

Organisational abilities, an ordered systematic approach to work and an eye for detail

Knowledge

Experience or knowledge of the role played by statutory, private and voluntary sectors and the way they operate and of community care issues.

Other requirements

- An understanding of the need for confidentiality, sensitivity and a non judgemental attitude.

- Capacity to engage, inspire and motivate colleagues


Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

Application Process

  • Application Form
  • Informal Discussion
  • Interview
  • References
  • Trial Period

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 14/03/2022

End Date: 31/10/2024

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No No No No No No No
Evening Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Availability Details

Trustees need to be available for late afternoon / early evening board meetings.


Location

Unit 15, Parkview Court
St Paul's Road
Shipley
BD18 3DZ

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