Trustee Adult social care, respite and CQC expertise
Carers in Bedfordshire
As part of our long-term vision to increase support available to unpaid carers, we are looking for a trustee with experience of social care.
Are you- - passionate and committed to our mission to achieve better futures for unpaid carers? - excited to solve problems in creative ways? - able to build positive relationships with others, including challenge and influencing constructively? - willing to get stuck in and take responsibility for supporting growth successfully and responsibly/ As part of our long-term vision to increase support available to unpaid carers, we are looking for a trustee with experience of: - Adult social care services. - Respite care provision. - Day services or community-based care. - Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration, compliance or inspection. - Developing, managing or governing regulated care services. We currently provide a light-touch respite offer and are exploring opportunities to expand this support in the future. A trustee with practical experience in care provision and regulatory requirements would help ensure any future developments are safe, sustainable and aligned with best practice. This aligns with the organisation's wider ambition to develop enhanced respite services for carers and those they support.
Trusteeships & Committees
Evaluating & Reviewing, Good IT Skills, Managing People, Negotiating
As a trustee, you will have the following skills and qualities - - leadership - organisation - communication and team working -management and accountability Lived experience as a carer is not necessary but would be an advantage, as would previous experience in a trustee role
You will be using your skills and knowledge to help our trustees reach sound decisions. We are a small, trusted local charity with a long history of supporting carers. Our trustees are an important part of our success.
6 half-day meetings per year during office hours (hybrid0
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From home, with meetings at our Bedford office
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