Independent Living Service Volunteer Roles

The Organisation
St John’s Winchester is one of the oldest almshouse charities in England, with a history that stretches back over 900 years. It was founded in the 12th century by Bishop Henry of Blois, a key figure in Winchester's medieval history and the brother of King Stephen. The charity’s original mission was to provide care and shelter for the poor and elderly, embodying values of compassion and care.

The almshouses in the heart of Winchester have evolved over the centuries but have always remained dedicated to supporting our residents. Throughout its long history, St John's has expanded its services to include a range of housing and welfare support, responding to the changing needs of society.

Today, St John’s Winchester is dedicated to supporting older people. It offers sheltered housing through its almshouses and provides specialised care services, including dementia support. The charity sustains its work through a substantial property portfolio, continuing to serve the Winchester community while evolving to meet contemporary needs.

More information about St John's Winchester Charity can be found on their website.

The Role
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees at St John’s Winchester Charity provides strategic leadership and governance, ensuring that the charity fulfils its mission, complies with legal obligations, and operates efficiently. The Chairman collaborates closely with the Chief Executive and the Board to set and execute the charity’s strategy, uphold its values, and oversee its operations. This is a critical role for guiding one of the UK’s oldest charitable foundations in its mission to provide alms housing and care for older people within the City of Winchester.

Person Specification

Essential 
•  Leadership Experience: Proven experience in a senior leadership role within an organisation, with a strong track record of strategic oversight and governance.
•  Integrity and Judgement: High standards of integrity, with sound independent judgement and a commitment to the charity’s values.
•  •Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating ideas clearly and effectively and listening to others with empathy and understanding.
•  Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other trustees and staff, fostering a positive and productive working relationship.

Desirable
•  Local Knowledge: A broad network of connections in the Winchester area, with a deep understanding of local community needs and issues.
•  Sector Expertise: Knowledge and understanding of the almshouse, social care, and commercial property sectors is highly desirable.

Please download the Candidate Information Pack for further information.

How to Apply
If you are passionate about joining St John’s Winchester and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply with the following:

•  An up-to-date CV
•  A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing why you would like to be considered, your relevant experience and expertise and what you think you can bring to the role.

All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Trustees Unlimited (part of the Russam group). 

All applications should be emailed to Trustees Unlimited.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, alternatively please contact Melissa Baxter.

Closing date for applications: Monday 18th November 2024  
Interview with St John’s Winchester: December 2024 (dates TBC)

We look forward to recieving your application.

Why join us?

Young people and adults with disabilities, neurodivergence and disadvantage are 3 times less likely than anyone else to have a paid job.

This has a huge impact on every aspect of an adult’s life. It is well-evidenced that young people and adults who are unemployed are more likely to live in poverty, lack confidence and self-worth and feel isolated from friends and family.

Depending on the disability you live with, the situation is even worse. Just 1 in 20 adults living with a learning disability and just 3 in 50 adults living with a mental health challenge have a paid job.

The disability/neurodivergence employment gap is harmful and unfair. It’s also fixable. Over 20 years of experience shows us that young people and adults with disabilities are able to find and stay in work with the right help. Employers benefit too.

Everyone at Ways into Work is passionate about supporting people with disabilities, neurodivergence and disadvantage to find the right job for them, secure paid employment and sustain their job with our help.

Why now is the right time to join us

This is an exciting time to join us as earlier this year we converted to a charity (from a CIC). As we look to the future, we are seeking to build on the expertise we have established over the last 20 years.

To date we have relied heavily on contracts from local government. The need to diversify our income base, to support more clients into employment and to provide a more secure future for our clients, fed into our decision to become a charity.

We are seeking a Trustee, who has worked in fundraising, to provide a strategic steer for this work. In the months ahead we will be looking to revise our strategy, recruit a Head of Fundraising and put in place the infrastructure needed to begin to establish new income streams. You would have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping these processes, bringing us closer to delivering the support we know our clients need.

Trustee Role Description

As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in setting the strategic direction of the charity and ensuring good governance. You will contribute to ensuring that the charity fulfils its mission, operates effectively, and remains accountable to its clients - adults and young people living with disabilities and neurodiversity. 

Duties:

• Oversee, support and advise the development of our fundraising capability.
• Support and provide advice on achieving Ways into Work’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
• Review and approve operational strategies, policies and recommendations, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
• Act as ambassador for Ways into Work, promoting our work and building networks of interested parties who are enthusiastic about our work.
• Other Duties as are listed in the Candidate Pack

About you: 

You do not need to have previous experience of acting as a Trustee. We are looking for you to bring the personal skills and qualities outlined in the Candidate Pack, alongside expert knowledge in fundraising.

We recognise the specialist skills required for different areas of fundraising and would value specialist knowledge in one or more of the following areas so you can provide strategic steers and advice: corporates, major donors, individual giving, community fundraising and/or Trusts and Foundations.

We would greatly value experience of acting at a senior level (such as in a ‘Head of’ role) as you will need to be comfortable sharing your expertise with the wider Board, and offering support and constructive challenge to our new Head of Fundraising and senior leadership team.

We recognise the enormous value of lived experience. We know that there is no ‘us’ and ‘them’. Many in Ways into Work live with disabilities or neurodiversity and/or have wider lived experiences that offer huge value to the work we deliver.

Citizens Advice LeicesterShire is an independent and local non-profit organisation. Our purpose is “Sharing knowledge to transform lives”. By listening to the needs of our communities and clients, we act to provide accessible, high-quality information, advice and education to anyone who needs it. We empower individuals with the tools and support they need to build resilience and thrive. By working in partnership with national and local organisations, we’re able to advocate for a fairer society, amplifying the voices of those often unheard. We demonstrate and uphold our values: we care, we help, we excel and we challenge to achieve positive outcomes for the people we help. Last year we supported over 31,000 people across Leicester and Leicestershire, securing them £14 million in additional income. 

We are looking for trustees to join our board. As a trustee, you'll help us:

• Set our strategy and direction

• Ensure we’re financially sustainable

• Monitor our performance and impact

• Make sure we’re meeting the needs of our community

You don’t need specific qualifications but we’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about social justice, our purpose and our values

• A strategic thinker able to see the big picture and develop long-term plans

• A good listener and communicator

• Collaborative and willing to contribute their unique skills and experience 

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: governance, finance, fundraising, legal, HR or marketing would be particularly welcome.

This is a voluntary role, but the rewards are invaluable:

• Make a different in your community 

• Develop your skills, experience and gain valuable insight in the non-profit sector

• Work in a supportive and friendly environment with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers

• Be part of something bigger than yourself and help build a more resilient community in LeicesterShire

We'll cover your expenses: we value your time and commitment and want to ensure serving as a trustee is accessible to everyone.

Visit our website to read the complete trustee pack and apply. We'd love to hear from you! Our CEO is also happy to have an informal chat if you have any questions.

The Structured Intervention Support (SIS) service offers support for people with high and complex needs.

You will be assisting service users who experience mental distress in one-to-one settings:
-help to resettle in the community on discharge from hospital
-help to develop strategies to improve their quality of life and reduce their dependence on statutory services
-provide personalised key work support to enable people with complex mental health needs progress and maintain independent living.

We are looking for volunteers who can support people with activities for a minimum of 1 day per week. Activities such as:

-Escorting people to appointments/outings/activities or events
-Organisational and administrative tasks – help with budgeting; understanding/applying for welfare benefits; letter writing and form filling; arranging activities/appointments; planning the use of other services such as shopping.
-Supporting people to maintain their homes – reporting/organising repairs; organising a move; signposting and referring to services and activities.
-Ad-hoc support

We are a small local charity but we have had a significant impact on work in our field both strategically and operationally. 

Our charitable objects as laid down in our constitution are:

• To reduce poverty by promoting the safety, choices and independence of victims of domestic abuse
• To educate by fostering awareness and understanding of the nature, prevalence and impact of domestic violence and means of reducing these
• To reduce the risk of domestic abuse by provision of services and supporting an integrated multi agency approach

Join us in empowering survivors of domestic abuse and expanding our impact, using your financial expertise to ensure our stability and drive sustainable growth.

What will you be doing?

The Treasurer plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial integrity of Reducing the Risk. This role involves overseeing the charity's financial affairs, ensuring financial viability, and ensuring that proper financial records and procedures are maintained. The Treasurer provides strategic financial guidance to the Board of Trustees and supports the charity's mission through sound financial management.

Treasurer Key Responsibilities: 

• Financial Oversight and Strategy
• Budgeting and Financial Planning
• Reporting and Compliance
• Financial Transactions and Controls
• Liaison with External Stakeholders
• Governance
• Support and Training

What are we looking for?

Essential: 

• A strong background in financial management, accounting, or a related field. 
• Experience in financial planning and budget management. 
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders. 
• Commitment to the mission and values of Reducing the Risk. 
• Commitment to developing a knowledge of Charity Finance regulations and practices (guidance will be provided) 

Desirable: 

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). 
• Previous experience as a Treasurer or in a similar role within a charity. 
• Understanding of SORP requirements and charity law. 
• Experience with financial software and systems used by charities.

What difference will you make?

By joining us, you’ll help sustain a charity known for its safe, trusted services and innovative partnerships. Your financial expertise will support our plans to expand community-based programs, develop our training into a self-financing enterprise, and enhance our impact on victims of abuse and their children, both locally and beyond.

The Organisation

Portsmouth Students’ Union Trading Company Ltd (PSUT) is the social enterprise business arm for the University of Portsmouth Students’ Union (UPSU), and seeks to enhance the experience of every Portsmouth student in collaboration with UPSU, University of Portsmouth (UoP) and Community Partnerships whilst contributing financially to the wider organisation. PSUT formed in 2007 generating just £8,000 operating profit and previous to the C-19 pandemic that number had grown to £130,000. Today, the company has endured the challenges of business stoppage and is once again making a comfortable and sustainable revenue to support the charity.

Purpose of Trading Company

• Fundraise for the Charity and enrich student experience as our priorities
• Raise student awareness of, and raise engagement with, UPSU
• Provide opportunities for students to integrate into their Portsmouth Community
• A mechanism for strengthening partnerships (UoP/Community)
• Does things that UPSU can’t
• Must have financial stability

Current position and Future Aims

The Cost of Living Crisis and changes in student recruitment are some of the latest factors in the dynamic and responsive landscape in which PSUT operates. Uniquely, we are a responsive trading company, adapting our products, events and offers annually in tune with student data and the changing needs of our cohorts.

We are currently seeking opportunities to grow the partnership we have with our bespoke digital platform product for SU’s, explore the growth in online sales, expand our commercial client offer across the city and potentially wider for our distance and commuter students as well as maximise the opportunities from our temporary and then permanent building move over the next two years.

We are looking for one independent non-executive Director to Chair our Trading Company Board to support the enterprise through its next steps as we seek to broaden our portfolio of businesses and increase the financial contribution to the University of Portsmouth Students’ Union charity.

A strong and active Board is crucial for us as we implement our new strategy and endeavour to grow our business; one that is flexible and agile enough to react quickly to the changing needs and interests of our members and drive an increasing level of profit for the charity.

Further Information

Application is via a comprehensive CV plus a supporting statement (of no more than two sides of A4) detailing why you are applying for the position and what requirements you meet to carry out the role

Completed applications must be received by midday on the 11th November 2024. 

Dogs for Good is driven by the belief that dogs, and the bond we share with them, enable people to live happier healthier lives.  We want to support more people to benefit from these connections and have an exciting new strategy to expand our reach and impact. 

We are looking for up to four new Trustees to join our Board on a voluntary basis and help us to achieve this ambition.

With ultimate responsibility for the charity, our Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership, guidance and oversight to ensure our continued growth and success.  The Board works closely with, and holds to account, the executive team, supporting the management of the organisation and making sure that we deliver our objectives.

Dogs For Good is committed to having a diverse Board with wide-ranging levels of experience and the knowledge, capability and skills to draw upon in its governance and decision-making; specifically in the following areas:

• Finance, charity and/or social value accounting
• Digital transformation – especially in a charity context
• Marketing, campaigns and public affairs

The Board is currently comprised of the Chair and seven other Trustees.  It meets five times each year in Banbury; one of these meetings includes the AGM.

Dogs For Good holds a variety of events and meetings for volunteers each year, and we encourage Trustees to attend one or two of these, where possible.

Trustees serve a fixed term of three years from the date of their appointment and, if qualified, are eligible for reappointment for a further two terms.  While this is an unpaid voluntary role, reasonable expenses will be paid.

For more information on the role of a Trustee, please download the Trustee Recruitment Pack

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 18 November.

Dogs for Good is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation, with an equally diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve.  We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities.  We will never discriminate based on race, ethnicity, country of origin, gender (or gender expression or identity), sexual orientation, marital status, disability or age.  If you are invited for an interview, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or adjustments so we can support you to attend.

Please note: this role covers areas in Worcestershire and Herefordshire only.

A Community Advocacy Volunteer can support people in Herefordshire and/or Worcestershire areas who are vulnerable in a variety of ways. Community Volunteer Advocates help them to make a complaint about a service or situation they are unhappy with, such as a housing or a benefits issue. This service helps people live independently by helping them deal with issues with utility providers or setting up a bank account or assisting them to access services that support with financial matters. 

We are looking for people who are or have:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathetic
• You will have, or be willing to learn, basic computer literacy skills in order to log your contact / work on our database system.
• Comfortable completing forms and applications
• Organised 

Benefits of volunteering with the Adovacy Services

• Be part of a growing charity with ever expanding exciting new projects!
• You are provided with FREE training
• Reimbursed for public transport fair and/ or partial mileage costs
• Get experience in the field of mental health
• References are available from us on request
• Fulfilment in helping your local community
• Meet new and likeminded people - we hold regular volunteer catch ups to have your say and meet other volunteers

Overview of Onside

ONSIDE is an independent charity promoting the rights and interests of people facing disadvantage. We believe that everyone is entitled to fair, equal treatment and opportunity. Our skilled staff and volunteers make a real difference to the lives of over 11,000 people a year across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. 

Why join us?

Young people and adults with disabilities, neurodivergence and disadvantage are 3 times less likely than anyone else to have a paid job.

This has a huge impact on every aspect of an adult’s life. It is well-evidenced that young people and adults who are unemployed are more likely to live in poverty, lack confidence and self-worth and feel isolated from friends and family.

Depending on the disability you live with, the situation is even worse. Just 1 in 20 adults living with a learning disability and just 3 in 50 adults living with a mental health challenge have a paid job.

The disability/neurodivergence employment gap is harmful and unfair. It’s also fixable. Over 20 years of experience shows us that young people and adults with disabilities are able to find and stay in work with the right help. Employers benefit too.

Everyone at Ways into Work is passionate about supporting people with disabilities, neurodivergence and disadvantage to find the right job for them, secure paid employment and sustain their job with our help.

Why now is the right time to join us

This is an exciting time to join us as earlier this year we converted to a charity (from a CIC). As we look to the future, we are seeking to build on the expertise we have established over the last 20 years.

To date we have relied heavily on contracts from local government. The need to diversify our income base, to support more clients into employment and to provide a more secure future for our clients, fed into our decision to become a charity.

We are looking for a Trustee who has worked in a charity finance or treasurer role to provide a strategic steer for the financial/treasury aspects of our work, as a charity. In the months ahead we will be looking to revise our strategy, and put in place the infrastructure needed to begin to establish new income streams. You would have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the underlying finance/treasury processes, compliance and disciplines, bringing us closer to delivering our support to more clients.

Trustee Role Description

Ways into Work is looking for new Trustees. As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in setting the strategic direction of the charity and ensuring good governance. You will contribute to ensuring that the charity fulfils its mission, operates effectively, and remains accountable to its clients - adults and young people living with disabilities and neurodiversity.

Duties:

• Oversee, support and advise the operation of our finance/treasurer function.
• Oversee Ways into Work’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
• Support and provide advice on achieving Ways into Work’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
• Provide support and challenge to Ways into Work’s CEO in the execution of their delegated authority and affairs, particularly in finance.
• Act as ambassador for Ways into Work, promoting our work and building networks of interested parties who are enthusiastic about our work.
• plus other duties detailed in the Candidate Pack.

About you

You do not need to have previous experience of acting as a Trustee. We are looking for you to bring the personal skills and qualities outlined below, alongside expert knowledge in charity finance/treasurer.

We recognise the specialist skills required for charity finance/treasurer and would value specialist knowledge in one or more of the following areas so you can provide strategic steers and advice: Tax, Accounts, Compliance, managing different income types, suitable reserves, risk management and other charity treasurer areas.

We would greatly value experience of acting at a senior level (such as in a ‘Head of’ role) as you will need to be comfortable sharing your expertise with the wider Board, and offering support and constructive challenge to our current finance function and senior leadership team.

We recognise the enormous value of lived experience. We know that there is no ‘us’ and ‘them’. Many in Ways into Work live with disabilities or neurodiversity and/or have wider lived experiences that offer huge value to the work we deliver.

In this role you'll spend time with the older people who attend the hub helping them to get the most out of their day and supporting them to engage with the activities they choose. You’ll support the staff in providing a safe and enjoyable experience.

Based at our Health and Positive Living Hub in Hampstead or our hub in Kings Cross:

Henderson Court
102 Fitzjohn's Avenue
London
NW3 6NS

Please note: entrance to Henderson Court is on Prince Arthur Road.

Great Croft Resource Centre
Cromer Street
London
WC1H 8LF

What will you get out of it

• An opportunity to build confidence and be of practical help.
• Be part of a great team of staff and volunteers
• Make a difference to lives of older people in Camden

We are looking for a new Honorary Treasurer to join our diverse Board of Trustees. This is a key role within the organisation, offering a wonderful opportunity to make a difference to the lives of separated children arriving in the UK.

In addition to the general responsibilities of a Trustee, the Honorary Treasurer maintains an overview of The Separated Child Foundation’s financial affairs, monitors the financial administration of the charity and provides financial management advice and information to the Board of Trustees and to the Chief Executive.

Main responsibilities

• Making sure the charity keeps proper accounts

• Reviewing the charity’s financial performance

• Drawing up or reviewing policies for finance and investment

• Ensuring that the charity has robust and effective financial controls in place

• Liaising with external bookkeeping providers and with the charity’s Independent Examiner

• Reporting on financial matters where relevant

• Acting as a counter signatory on bank payments

• Liaising with external payroll provider regarding payroll preparation for new employees

• Ensuring our banking services are fit for purpose

Financial overview

• Act as the main interface between the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive on financial matters

• Advise the Board as necessary on its financial duties and responsibilities

• Maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial status and viability and provide overall financial management advice to the Board and to the Chief Executive

• Advise and monitor financial risks to which the organisation is exposed

• Oversight of and input into financial controls

• Involvement in the preparation of the Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts (TARA) and Annual Review

Strategic input and budget monitoring

• Work with the Chief Executive to draft 1-3 year budgets to deliver the strategic plan

• Advise on the financial implications of the strategic plan

• Support the Chief Executive’s review of monthly management accounts as needed

Additionally, the Honorary Treasurer is a key member of the Management Committee, which – amongst other duties – reviews and makes recommendations to the Board on staff pay in line with the charity’s policy

Would you like to have fun in your local area and get reimbursed for your time? We are always looking for caring and compassionate people to take out a local child or young person for fun activities.

Right now we are looking for applicants in the South Wales area for a fabulous young person who enjoys marvel, climbing, cinema, food and chats. They would prefer a male, but we have other young people who would fit well with a female volunteer.

Activities can include things like: playing football in the park, trampolining, cinema, food, swimming, climbing, play centres, beach, cycling, board game cafes, escape rooms, circus, shows, concerts, go karting etc.

We reimburse reasonable expenses, including travel, for you and your young person up to around £40 a month.

Preferred experience:
- Driving and use of a car due to sometimes rural locations. (We are unlikely to be able to find you a suitable match if you do not drive.)
- Ability to communicate in English.
- Basic IT skills for completing reports and submitting receipts via an easy to use App.

Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
- Gain valuable experience in supporting children and families.
- Access to online training portal with hundreds of courses. - Access to local authority training.
- All travel and reasonable documented expenses reimbursed.

If you are passionate about helping others and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

OTR is seeking 3 volunteer trustees to join us at an exciting time of development for the charity. We are looking for trustees who have some specific experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas:

· Chair & Leadership

· Counselling and Listening Services for Young People

· Business Engagement and Local Networking

To find out the full details of these 3 trustee roles, please click on the Trustee Applicant Pack below.

We are looking for a new Chair to lead a highly motivated group of trustees to support an inspiring charity for people with autism or a learning disability.

At Talkback we seek to enable everyone with autism or a learning disability to lead the fulfilling lives that they want and to actively contribute to their local community.

Our organisation began 24 years ago to give people with a learning disability a voice that was listened to. In response to the needs of the people we support as well as new legislation and the requirements of local and national government, we have diversified, developed and grown to become a highly successful organisation that delivers a wide range of projects across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

We support people aged 16 and above, helping them to define and achieve their life objectives through services such as education, health & wellbeing and employment support.  We provide a social network as well as a range of opportunities to engage in sport, woodwork, art and drama. 

We employ around 70 staff along with a dedicated group of volunteers. They are led by a highly experienced CEO and a motivated leadership group.  Supporting these professionals is a trustee group with a wide range of experience. Talkback has adapted and survived through challenging times. Government funding has always been limited and continues to be so.  This requires us to identify alternative sources of funding and to be imaginative in our approach to delivery.

We are looking for a Chair who is motivated to make a real difference to the lives of people who often face disadvantage and to offer leadership and help shape the strategic direction of Talkback. So, if you are someone who relishes a challenge, then leading the Board of Trustees at Talkback could be just what you are looking for.  You will work with a group of like-minded, passionate, experienced, and friendly people.

The role would be within Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes, though most Board meetings are remote and would require around 5 hours of your time each month, as well as visits to charity services and events.

Principle roles and responsibilities

As Chair your role is to work closely with the CEO and Leadership team and to ensure that the skills and experience of Board members are used to the best advantage.  The Board exists to:

● Ensure the organisation complies with charity law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

● Ensure that the organisation pursues its stated charitable objectives as defined in the Constitution, by establishing a clear vision, set of values and strategy.

● Ensure that operational plans and budgets support the vision and strategy

● Ensure that the views of stakeholders including members are regularly sought and considered

● Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place.

● Ensure that major risks to the Charity are identified and managed.

● Ensure that the organisation has appropriate governance structures.

● Support the Chief Executive Officer in the delivery of the charity’s objectives, holding them to account for the management and administration of the charity

As Chair you will be required to:

• Oversee the Board of Trustees ensuring that it comprises of a diverse range of skills, experience and knowledge

• Chair the Trustee Board meetings and AGM, prepare and plan agendas and ensure agreed actions are implemented.

• Ensure that the opinions of all trustees are heard and respected, and oversee votes where required.

• Support the CEO and leadership team by attending charity events and by acting as an ambassador for the organisation.

• Provide line management of the CEO

• Attend key internal and external meetings

• Act as an ambassador for the charity.

Personal Attributes

· Enthusiasm and commitment together with strong interpersonal skills and experience of operating at a strategic level

· The ability to engage with people from a wide range of backgrounds

· The ability to influence others without dominating, ensuring that everyone contributes towards discussions and the decision-    making process

· Willingness to attend functions and build relationships with local partners

Safeguarding Statements

‘Talkback is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.’

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) and references. Successful applicants will also have to complete a Fit and Proper Person’s Declaration.