Social care trustee

About Abbeyfield The Dales Abbeyfield The Dales is a member society of the nationwide charity, The Abbeyfield Society, and provides housing, support and care for people at different stages of later life across Yorkshire. With 19 properties, 320 residents and employing 260 local people, Abbeyfield The Dales is going from strength to strength as an important and growing service provider for older people.

The roles

Requirements

We are looking for a motivated individual to join Abbeyfield The Dales’ friendly, community-minded and committed Board as we work together to embrace forthcoming opportunities and tackle the inevitable challenges. We’re keen to welcome someone with a care and quality background who has recent operational experience. It’s important that we have someone on the Board who’s aware of current legislation and regulations as well as being able to look ahead to changes in adult social care to ensure our services always meet and often exceed requirements. Key accountabilities include the following:

• Collectively oversee the strategic direction of the charity and work towards the achievement of the charity’s vision and mission
• Ensure that the charity complies with legal, regulatory, and fiduciary responsibilities, in accordance with the terms of its constitution
• Identify potential development opportunities for the charity, and leverage relationships to facilitate this
• Protect the property, reputation and resources of the charity through ongoing identification, monitoring and management of risks

What You Will Bring, Amongst Others

• A commitment to the mission, values, and ethos of the charity
• Current or recent professional experience in adult social care
• Ability to lead through facilitating, enabling, and consensus-building
• Ability to challenge constructively and supportively
• Ability to operate strategically, noticing trends, opportunities, and risks

What you will get This is a great opportunity for people with the background we’re seeking who are looking to enhance their experience and skills. Becoming a trustee is a fascinating way to engage in the not-for-profit sector. This is a role that will give back just as much as you put in and often much, much more. Trustees bring a wealth of personal and professional skills that they apply for the benefit of others, and you can learn new skills that you can apply outside of your trusteeship.

How to apply Eastside People is supporting Abbeyfield The Dales in the recruitment of this role. Please ensure you read the Candidate Information Pack before applying. Application is by CV and a covering letter, which should indicate why you are interested in applying for this role and how you meet the selection criteria.

If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please email Lucinda Shaw, [email protected] to arrange a convenient time. Having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.

The closing date for applications is Monday 12 February and longlisting interviews, held by Eastside People, will take place the following week. Interviews with Abbeyfield The Dales for shortlisted candidates will be held week beginning 19 February.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact Lucinda if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help make the application process work for you.