Vice Chair

We specialise in supporting people with visual impairment and complex needs in a range of services including Care Homes and Supported Living. Can you help support us in making a difference in the lives of the people we support?

What will you be doing?

As a member of the Board, you will play a vital role in steering and supporting New Outlook. The Board is responsible for providing strategic direction; ensuring we meet regulatory requirements; and overseeing the work of the staff team, thus ensuring New Outlook’s efficient administration and financial stability.

Time Commitment

0-5 hours / month

What are we looking for?

This is an exciting time to join us as Vice Chair of Board.  The successful volunteer will support the Chair of Board and will need to demonstrate a commitment to a high level of engagement. You must be able to understand our business, its culture, people, and help to provide strategic leadership and direction in order to inform the current and future needs of the organisation so that the Board fulfils its responsibilities for the overall governance of the organisation. You will possess the ability to deputise for the Chair when needed. 

There is no need to have trustee experience to apply, as long as you are committed to our values. We wish to have a wide range of people on the Board and seek to be representative of the diverse population in the West Midlands.

What difference will you make?

We are constantly striving to make a difference to people’s lives through the provision of aspirational services for people with sensory and other specialist needs. We want to enable people to live fulfilled lives in excellent quality accommodation, and our whole philosophy is based around person-centred principles. 

Our core values summarise what we ASPIRE to achieve:

Approachable     

Supportive

Professional

Innovative     

Reliable

Empowering  

Before you apply

You will need to submit the following:

1. A full CV including the name and address of a referee (the referee will not be approached without prior permission from candidates).
2. A covering letter which states what motivates you to join our Board and what you will be able to contribute to our success and values.

Completed applications should be sent via Reach Volunteering.