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Do you want to make a difference to women and children affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence? We are seeking applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds to join our Board of Trustees. If you would like to be involved in services for women and children affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence, we want to hear from you.
Cyfannol Women’s Aid is looking for committed people to join our Board of Trustees. Cyfannol is an organisation with equality, diversity, and inclusion at its heart. We welcome applications from all areas of the community; male or female. However, we particularly encourage applications from those identifying as having protected characteristics, including members of our BAME community, as well as individuals with disabilities, who are currently under-represented on our Board of Trustees. We are the largest affiliated Women’s Aid organisation in Wales, covering Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen and the wider Gwent area, working to put an end to Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence (VAWDASV). Our mission is to empower women and children to flourish in a life free from domestic abuse and sexual violence.
What does it take to be a Trustee?
Being a Trustee is about bringing your own unique insights, vision and support to our organisation. Everyone has skills and experiences that could be useful – professional skills; direct or indirect experience of domestic abuse or sexual violence; simply knowing our area well.
We are looking for people who:
• Are committed to ensuring support is available for victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, and passionate about the rights of women and children to live and enjoy their lives in a safe environment.
• Believe in, and support, the principles and values which underpin Cyfannol Women’s Aid’s work.
• Want to be involved in a service for women, which deals with the effects of domestic abuse, sexual violence and other forms of violence against women.
• Are able to attend meetings on a regular basis.*
• Are willing to learn about the organisation and attend training and other events to maintain this knowledge.
• Have the ability to work as part of a team.
• Have the ability to learn from others, as well as share one’s own skills.
• Are confident, and capable of expressing opinion, as well as willing to scrutinise the work of the organisation.
• Are able to listen to debate and adhere to a decision, even where one may disagree with the outcome.
• Bring specific skills, knowledge and/or experience to the organisation. We are currently particularly interested in recruiting people with previous Trustee, Treasurer and lived experience, and also those with experience of local or national government and general charity or business skills.
*The Trustee Board meet on the last Thursday of the month, from 5.30pm until approximately 7.30pm. We have a rolling cycle of Full Board and two Sub-Group meetings (meaning that most Trustees attend one meeting two out of every three months). Following Covid restrictions, these meetings have been held remotely, and a blended approach of in-person and on-line meetings will be taken in the future.
In return, you’ll gain the opportunity to:
• Make a difference to women and children who are experiencing, or have previously experienced, domestic abuse and sexual violence • Develop existing skills • Acquire new skills • Gain unique insights and perspectives • Get involved in new networks Although this is an unpaid role, expenses will be paid. If you think this is for you, please contact us for an informal chat or a recruitment pack.
How to Apply:
Please visit our website to find out more and to apply.
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Interview date: 21 December 2021
Shelter Cymru exists to defend the right to a safe home in Wales and fight the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people. We help thousands of people each year by offering free, confidential and independent advice and campaigning to overcome the root causes of the housing emergency. We are now looking to recruit for the following position to join our team. If you want to help end homelessness in Wales, we would love to hear from you.
An exciting opportunity has now arisen within our Housing Services team for an Operational Lead to oversee the delivery and development of Shelter Cymru’s national Community Housing Advice Service to people in housing need. During the current period of uncertainty around Covid-19, most of the team are temporarily working remotely, however following any general return to office working the post will be at one of our offices in Wales. Shelter Cymru is working with staff to offer a form of hybrid working moving forwards Shelter Cymru offers a high level of support, a welcoming work environment and an excellent package of benefits.
How to Apply:
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Full Time - One Year Fixed Term Contract
We are looking for a dynamic Service Manager in a new role who will coordinate and manage our growing team of coaches using the PTS approach . We believe that vision, values, attitude and skills are vital qualities at Platfform, so if you are driven by a belief in social justice, are compassionate and a flexible team player with excellent communication and organisational skills we want to hear from you. Full range of benefits including 6.5% employer pension contribution, excellent career progression opportunities and we actively support flexible, mobile working.
We are looking for a dynamic Service Manager in a new role who will: • coordinate and manage our growing team of coaches using the PTS approach (person-led, transitional, strengths-based). • Be focused on working differently, challenging the system we work in, and providing flexible support and management to our growing team of talented coaches. • Will hold responsibility for the day-to-day management, service impact, quality, compliance, and financial performance of the service, together with a key focus on continuous improvement and development. • Will play a key role in supporting existing coaches using motivational leadership and ensuring ongoing improvements in performance and delivery as the project develops. • Will liaise with key partners such as Mayday Trust and the New System Alliance, as well as the range of South Wales commissioners who are funding these coach roles. • Will also be passionate about changing the system around mental health and support and be keen to work with us to drive that change forward with kindness and compassion.
How to Apply:
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