Volunteer Trustee's with Legal, Health, Fundraising or Safeguarding knowledge

What will you be doing?

Enabled2Parent is seeking a talented and passionate charity trustee to support our mission. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall decision-making process for Enabled2Parent and for setting the strategic direction of the charity. Trustees develop the charity's aims, objectives, and goals in accordance with our governing document and legal and regulatory guidelines. They have oversight for strategy, financial management, and risk. You will have experience of senior decision-making and/or influencing at the board level. We also are seeking individuals who have a background or experience in helping the organisation develop and grow its offering and services to the disabled parent community, which include:

Legal Sector Health Professionals Nurses, Midwife, Doctor Physiotherapist, Psychotherapist Children’s/ Baby Equipment or services Disabled Parents or Parents with Additional Needs Fundraising and Income generation Safeguarding

Key Responsibilities

To ensure that Enabled2Parent and its representatives function within the legal and regulatory framework of the sector and in line with the Enabled2Parent governing document.   To uphold the fiduciary duty invested in the position Undertaking such duties in a way which continually strives for best practices in governance and confidence and trust in Enabled2Parent. To determine the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategic planning. Ensuring the charity complies with legislative and regulatory requirements, and acts within the confines of its governing document and in furtherance of organisational activities contained therein Acting in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries and future beneficiaries at all times Promoting and developing the charity for it to grow and maintain its relevance to society Appointing and monitoring the work and activities of the Founder Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources. To maintain absolute confidentiality about all sensitive/confidential information received in the course of the trustee’s responsibilities to Enabled2Parent

What are we looking for?

We also are seeking individuals that have a background or experience in helping the organisation develop and grow its offering and services to the disabled parent community, which include:

Legal Sector Health Professionals Nurses, Midwife, Doctor Physiotherapist, Psychotherapist Children’s/ Baby Equipment or services Disabled Parents or Parents with Additional Needs Fundraising and Income generation Safeguarding

Person Specification Essential:

Understanding of the Nolan's seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership A commitment to the organisation An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences Good communication and interpersonal skills Tact and diplomacy A willingness to speak their mind Good, independent judgement Strategic vision An ability to think creatively An ability to work effectively as part of a team Experience of committee work Leadership skills

What difference will you make?

Enabled2Parent is a passionate small charity with aspirations to grow and make a meaningful impact. Our mission is to amplify the voices of disabled parents, their families, and parents with additional support needs. We aim to build a bridge between two worlds where able-bodied parents, professionals and disabled parents can connect, collaborate and support one another to create a more inclusive society