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Charity Trustee – Safeguarding Specialism.
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As a Trustee with specialism in safeguarding, you will provide strategic oversight and guidance to help the Board fulfil its safeguarding responsibility.
Mind in Somerset-Charity Trustee – Safeguarding Specialism.
Location: Somerset
Time Commitment: 6–8 board meetings per year (online/in person)
Remuneration: Voluntary (reasonable travel expenses paid)
Are you passionate about protecting vulnerable people and ensuring Mind in Somerset provide safe, supportive environments? We are seeking an experienced and committed individual to join our Board of Trustees as our Safeguarding Lead Trustee.
About Us
Mind in Somerset aims to promote good mental health and wellbeing, to provide a voice, and champion a greater understanding of mental health issues in the community, whilst operating to the highest standards of governance and best practice. We are entering an exciting phase of growth and are seeking a skilled and dedicated Trustee to join our Board of Trustees.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your expertise to help shape the strategic direction of our charity and ensure safeguarding remains at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
As a Trustee with specialism in safeguarding, you will provide strategic oversight, guidance and challenge to help the Board fulfil its safeguarding responsibilities. Working alongside fellow trustees and the senior leadership team, you will help ensure that robust safeguarding policies, procedures and culture are embedded throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safeguarding expertise and advice to the Board.
- Support the development and review of safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Ensure safeguarding risks are appropriately identified, monitored and managed.
- Promote a positive safeguarding culture across the organisation.
- Offer constructive challenge and strategic insight on safeguarding matters.
- Keep the Board informed of key legislative and regulatory developments relating to safeguarding.
- Act as a safeguarding champion, ensuring the welfare of beneficiaries, volunteers and employees remains a priority.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Professional experience in safeguarding within areas such as social care, education, healthcare, youth services, or the voluntary sector.
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, best practice and governance requirements.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- Strategic thinking and sound judgement.
- A commitment to the values and mission of the charity.
- Previous trustee experience is welcome but not essential.
Why join us
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we support.
- Experience of charity governance and leadership.
- The chance to work alongside passionate and dedicated trustees and staff.
- Personal and professional development opportunities.
- The satisfaction of helping ensure the highest standards of safety and wellbeing.
Values:
Mind in Somerset have the expectation that all who Volunteer for us always live our organisation's values at all times. We ask that you be:
· Collaborative – work better together
· Respectful – treat people how we like to be treated
· Accountable – are responsible for own actions
· Inclusive – respect everyone’s uniqueness
· Compassionate – empathise, care and support
Equal Opportunities:
Mind in Somerset is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination, direct or indirect. All employees and volunteers are expected to promote and work fully in line with the company’s Equal Opportunities Policy. Mind in Somerset is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from disabled people. If disabled applicants meet the minimum criteria for the job, they can request and will be offered a guaranteed interview. Should applicants require reasonable adjustment support for the interview/Volunteer meeting, please contact Mind in Somerset.
Criminal Record:
Due to the safeguarding nature of our work, the successful candidate/volunteer may need to complete a fully funded disclosure and barring check (DBS) prior to starting with us. A criminal record will not automatically mean withdrawal of an offer, however, to safeguard our staff, volunteers and clients, further discussion or investigation may be required so that an informed decision can be made as to your suitability to work with vulnerable people to ensure that we are not putting service users at risk. For volunteers there are occasions when a DBS will not be required; however, a risk assessment will be conducted and the form completed and placed within the Volunteer’s electronic file.
Trustees will be required to complete 10 essential online training courses as part of their induction into the Charity. Dependant on the type of volunteer role undertaken, additional training may be also required to meet service expectations.
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About Mind In Somerset
Mind In Somerset was formed from the merger of Mind in Taunton and West Somerset and South Somerset Mind. We are a mental health charity providing services and support to anyone affected by mental illness, improving their quality of life and wellbeing.
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