Volunteer Trustee (Legal)

What will you be doing?

We are seeking individuals who can bring their professional legal knowledge, dedication and passionto the Daughters of Charity Services Board of Trustees through the appointment of an individual whohas a background in law.  Daughters of Charity Services operates as a family of charities across Britain, providing a diverse rangeof services to various communities in need of support. Our charities include services providing supportto:

Adults with learning disabilities in Midlothian Families in Glasgow experiencing poverty and marginalisation, particularly families from theRoma community Families of prisoners in Manchester Adults with complex neurological conditions in Brentwood Vulnerable young families in Westminster Older people requiring homecare in Westminster

Each organisation is independently run, but forms a part of the Daughters of Charity Services familythrough their shared commitment to our Vincentian charism and values, and a commitment tocollaborate in order to best serve those experiencing poverty or marginalisation. It is this sharedcommitment, borne of our Catholic heritage and the philosophy and practice of St Vincent de Paul,which helps shape our common identity. Daughters of Charity Services is dedicated to upholding the Vincentian charism, and the Christianheritage upon which it is founded. We are proud to employ people of all faiths and none, but it isessential that the post-holder is committed to learning about, acting in accordance with, and furtherpromoting the Vincentian values which underpin all aspects of our work. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Inseeking to ensure that our Board reflects the communities we serve, we would particularly welcomeapplications from black and minority ethnic (BME) candidates, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+persons and people aged 40 or under. All appointments will be made on merit. Board meetings are held four times per year, with visits to our member charities strongly encouraged. If you are interested in this rewarding role, please send your CV with a covering letter to us via the Reach Volunteering website.

What are we looking for?

A deep understanding and experience in law along with good leadership, governance and communication skills. Experience in working in the Social Care sector would be beneficial.

What difference will you make?

Our organisation serves to safeguard and deepen the Vincentian ethos of our member charities and operates as a central resource hub, assisting with infrastructural needs and best practice in governance, in order to enable each of our member charities to best serve the needs of the respective communities. We also seek to respond to new poverties as they arise.