Safeguarding Trustee - Volunteer

Releaseforwomen; Brighton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A women's mental health charity in Brighton is looking for a Trustee with clinical expertise to oversee safeguarding. The ideal candidate will have experience in counselling or social work, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to women's wellbeing. This position offers an opportunity to influence and empower women during key life moments. The role is open exclusively to female applicants as per legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical work, such as counselling or social work.
• Current DBS check or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience leading safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Participate in quarterly Board meetings and annual strategy days.
• Work closely with the CEO on safeguarding matters.
• Advise on safeguarding policies and risk management.

Skills

Qualified clinical practitioner

Good communication skills

Leadership skills

Team-oriented problem solving

Education

Qualification from a recognized body

Job description

We specialise in supporting the mental health of women at key moments in their lives from parenting to peri/menopause.

We are looking to appoint a Trustee with experience in clinical work, such as counselling or social work, to oversee the safeguarding of our charity.

Your support will help improve the mental health and wellbeing of women by reducing isolation and empowering women to bring about positive change in their lives.

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified clinical practitioner such as counsellor, psychologist or social worker accredited by a recognised body such as BACP, UKCP, BABCP, BPS or HCPC
• Current DBS check or willing to have one carried out
• Experience in overseeing and leading safeguarding procedures within an organisation
• Experience working with female clients with a range of issues
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• Good communication and leadership skills
• A team-oriented approach to problem solving and to management.

Desirable

• Dedicated to the organisation’s cause and objectives and willing to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies.
• This post is only open to female applicants as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to actively encouraging applications from candidates with disabilities and those from under‑represented ethnic, religious, and age groups. We guarantee an interview to any candidate declaring a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and for the successful candidate. If you require any adjustments at the application or interview stage, please contact us directly.

Responsibilities

• The Board and CEO meet quarterly for Board meetings and once for an annual strategy day in Brighton.
• The safeguarding trustee works closely with the CEO, the designated safeguarding lead, to ensure our organisation’s strategic plans reflect safeguarding legislation, regulations specific to our activities, statutory guidance, and the safeguarding expectations of the Charities Commission.
• The role will help champion a safeguarding culture across the organisation, ensuring there are regular reviews, training, and that policies and the risk register are up to date, alongside advising on any safeguarding concerns that arise.
• There are also other opportunities to get involved with fundraising events, speaking at conferences, and each Trustee takes on a committee lead role, in their area of expertise, taking an oversight of that area.