About this role
Norton Housing and Support (NH&S) is a Leicester based charity and small housing association which provides supported accommodation for adults with mental health needs and women at risk of homelessness.
Develop our vision
Our Board of Trustees set the direction of NH&S, oversee the finances and service delivery to make sure we keep on track. They are also involved in our big projects such as new developments and fundraising.
If you would like to get involved with a dynamic organisation with an excellent track record and help to continue to develop our vision for the future, we’d love to hear from you!
Our values
Our values can be summarised by the following words:
• Person-centred
• Empowers
• Partnership
• Integrity
• Respect
• Inclusive
We put Service Users at the heart of everything we do and are constantly improving the quality of our service based on their feedback.
The Role
The role of the Board is to be an effective, governing body which provides leadership for our activities and performance. Trustees are individually responsible for contributing to our strategic direction.
Board meetings take place 6 weekly either at our Leicester office or online, generally on a Thursday from 4.30pm.
Trustee positions are voluntary but out of pocket expenses can be reimbursed.
When you can volunteer
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Requirements
- Willing to take a DBS Check
Applicants need to be able to demonstrate:
• A strong commitment to delivering high quality services for those with mental health needs or experiencing homelessness
• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• An ability to work effectively as part of a team
• An ability to think creatively and strategically
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of Trustee
• The time to commit to being a Trustee
• Expertise in providing financial guidance, driving growth and ensuring sustainability, analysing reports or overseeing budgets.
This role would be suitable for either an experienced Trustee or for someone wanting to take their first step at Board level.
Our Trustees come from diverse backgrounds, but we want to continue to increase the diversity of the Board and ensure it reflects the varied communities of Leicester and Leicestershire.
For more information please visit our website
https://nortonhousingandsupport.org.uk/volunteer/
Or contact the Chair of Trustees Nick Sedgwick via email chair@nortonhousingandsupport.org.uk
Location
Location 107 Newport Street, Leicester, UK