Trustee with lived experience of ACEs and/or Developmental Trauma

Trustee with lived experience of ACEs and/or Developmental Trauma

Trustee/Governor
J98730
At a glance

Skills

  • Governance
  • Change management
  • Service design
  • Advice / Advocacy
  • Mentoring / Coaching
  • Teaching / Education

Where

Swansea, SA3 4TX
Mainly at home, or remote opportunity.
Travel limit? Quarterly Trustee meetings online plus one annual Board Away-Day in/near Swansea, South Wales

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week
Asynchronous working; Quarterly Teams (online) Trustee meetings; one development and strategy Away-Day per year (South Wales) for Board members.

Can you support our growth and development? Want to join our journey into the future? We are a small charity and we pride ourselves on our passion and heart for children affected by ACEs. We want to ensure that their voices are heard!

What will you be doing?

We would like to recruit a trustee with lived experience of ACEs and/or personally supporting children and families whose lives are affected by developmental trauma.

We are looking for people with passion and dedication to supporting those impacted by adverse childhood experiences and developmental trauma; people who has an inclusive approach and a sense of moral responsibility and service to families, children and those who support them. 

All our volunteers, Associates and Trustees have regular 'Reflect and Review' meetings with the CEO or Chair of the Board to enable open, planned discussions around their roles. this enables us to discuss what support you need and what support you can offer as well as what is going well and what could be better. We find these open and transparent two-way conversations benefit everyone.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for Trustees who want to do and/or to guide.

The diversity of our Board is important to us. We would therefore particularly like to hear from:

  • global majority/ethnic minorities
  • younger people
  • people with different abilities and marginalised groups. 

We would like to include Welsh speakers who have a clear knowledge and understanding of developmental trauma and its impact on children and families

What difference will you make?

As a member of our Board you will shape and monitor our work and strategic direction, as well as support us to achieve our purpose of "helping the world feel a safer place for children with developmental trauma." You will be the voice of the children whose voices are often unheard, of those whose trauma may be unseen. Help us to keep them and their needs at the heart of what we do. 

This is a vital role, helping ensure we can continue our support for children who have had adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), their families and the people who support them. 

As a trustee, you will have a real opportunity to offer your unique insight and skill set to help the development of the charity and the work that we do. 

We guarantee there will be many opportunities to feel proud of your work and the difference you can make to our cause! 

  • We welcome new ideas and perspectives. Can you broaden our diverse team and challenge our thinking? 
  • Remote but connected. Freedom to work from anywhere in the country, with flexible hours, but still an integral part of our team. 
  • Be part of the change. Bring your passion, energy and skills to our charity.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Candidates will then be asked to complete our own application form via Microsoft Forms to tell us more about their interest in the role and their passion for our work. 

Future trustee meeting dates

Thursdays 19:00-20:30, both online and in-person

  • Saturday 28 September 2024 - Away Day near Swansea – including AGM
  • October 2024  
  • January 2025 
  • April 2025
  • July 2025
Causes
  • Children / families
  • Counselling / advice
  • Education
  • Health and well being / research and care
  • Learning disabilities / difficulties
  • Local / community
  • Mental health
  • Social care
  • Young people
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

     

    We support families whose children have been affected by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) which has resulted in developmental trauma. We also support the professionals involved with...