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Treasurer

Employer
Shared Lives South West
Location
Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot
Salary
0.00 - Voluntary
Closing date
30 Sep 2022

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Sector
Charity and not for profit, Disability, Mental health, Social justice
Salary band
Unremunerated
Hours
Part Time
Where will they be working?
Flexible

About Shared Lives South West

Shared Lives South West is an award winning regional charity operating in Cornwall, Devon, Torbay and Plymouth.  We support adults over 18 years of age and young people in transition from the age of 16 upwards.  We support people with a learning disability, people with mental health issues, older people, and people with early stage dementia and parents with a learning disability.  

 

What will you be doing?

You will join a Board of Trustees who support the organisation in their governance role, though strategic planning support and as ‘critical friends’ to the leadership team. Trustees are offered an opportunity to have a real and meaningful involvement in what the organisation does. Our purpose is to support people to live meaningful lives and enable independence through personalised, affordable care, by sharing a home and family life and by supporting involvement in the local community.

 

 What are we looking for?

Trustees need to have a commitment to SLSW’s values, vision and purpose. 

We are currently seeking a Treasurer with skills and experience in a finance role and recognised financial or business qualification. In addition to this you also need to have knowledge, skills and experience in some of the following areas:

  • Governance - the oversight of an organisations functioning
  • Strategic planning and management
  • Charity cultures and values
  • Working with people
  • Operational delivery
  • Effective communication and influencing skills
  • Committed to working as a collaborative member of a team
  • Commitment to devoting the necessary time to Board activities
  • Being open to learning and development for self, staff and the Board
  • Commitment to working to the Nolan Principles for Public Life

 

What difference will you make?

You will help enrich the lives of people we support by becoming part of this friendly charity known for providing high quality support to people as recognised by our recent “Outstanding” CQC award. You stand to also enrich your own life through the empowering and satisfying sector of volunteering as well as having access to training and development opportunities through SLSW.

 

Commitment:

Estimate of time needed: 0-5 hours per month or 1-3 hours per week

 

How to apply:

Please apply via the Reach TrusteeWorks site, by using the url: https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/treasurer-needed-cqc-outstanding-charity.

If you would like an informal chat about the role or if you have any queries about the recruitment process please contact us via the Reach platform.

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