Volunteer Trustee - Safeguarding/Social care

What will you be doing?

Safer Waves is recruiting a new enthusiastic Trustee, who will share our values and vision and help us to develop new strategies. At this time we are particularly aiming to recruit a trustee who has experience working with people who have experienced abuse or trauma, but please do get in touch if you feel you have other skills you could contribute at board level. You will be a part of a unique organisation that is trying to make a real difference within the maritime industry.  Trustee's responsibilities:

Attend Trustee meetings via zoom every quarter Advise the board on best practice when working with survivors of abuse or trauma Ensure compliance with Charity Commission regulation Assist the CEO with administrative and operational tasks Get to know other Board members and members of the team and build good working relationships Avoid any conflicts of interest

What are we looking for?

A passionate individual with an interest in the maritime industry Someone who is truly committed to making a difference. An understanding of working with survivors of abuse or trauma Good leadership skills Previous charity sector experience would be desirable An understanding of the legal duties and responsibilities of Trusteeship A team member who treats all employees equally Ability to listen to others and receive feedback

What difference will you make?

Seafarers work in a very unique environment. Often, they are far away from home without the ability to talk to family or friends.  In a Safer Waves 2020 survey, seafarers reported that experiencing gender discrimination or sexual violence had long-term impacts on their health, their careers and their personal lives. The comments from the survey included accounts of seafarers suffering from depression, anxiety, eating disorders and self-harm, as well as accounts of no longer wanting to work at sea, and wishing to change careers in order to feel safe again. Safer Waves was set up to provide seafarers with an outlet. Somewhere to turn to where they can be sure of being believed and being heard, with the ultimate goal of reducing the long-term impact of abuse at sea. The organisation aims to reach as many people as possible so that victims can be heard and the risk of violence and abuse reduced.