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Board Member (Director of Shared Care Scotland)
When We Need You
From 01/11/2007 onwards
About Opportunity
Shared Care Scotland are actively seeking board members to safeguard and promote the values, objectives and purpose of the Shared Care Scotland. Board members duties can be summarised as follows: ? Determine the strategy and structure of Shared Care Scotland ? Ensure that Shared Care Scotland operates in an effective, responsible and accountable manner and complies with relevant laws and regulations ? Set and maintain, Shared Care Scotland mission and values ? Establish and monitor policies relevant to Shared Care Scotland ? Maintain fiscal oversight ? Support the Chief Executive ? Maintain effective board performance ? Promote the organisation
About Shared Care Scotland
Shared Care Scotland was formed to promote and support the development of short breaks (respite care) throughout Scotland. Shared Care Scotland’s efforts are focused on ensuring those requiring short breaks (respite) - inclusive of those with special needs, their carers and their families wherever they live in Scotland - are offered real choice in terms of what, where and how the services they require are provided.
Skills & Experience
Knowledge of partnership working, representation at events and meetings, good communication, organisation, financial/business and interpersonal skills, ability to process and interpret complex information.
Travel Details
The Board meets every two months, mainly in their offices in Dunfermline but occasionally at different locations Scotland-wide. Travel and subsistence expenses and provided, and the rates reviewed annually.
Restrictions
Ideally looking for candidates with professional experience
Requirements
Application Form, Interview
Training and Induction Details
Training is available to Directors to support their involvement with Shared Care Scotland and their contribution to the Board. Upon appointment an induction pack is provided to new Directors, alongside support from the Chief Executive, Chair and other mor
Work Type
Management / Business Skills
Client Group
Carers
Expenses Detail
Yes - Currently 37.5p per mile for private car. Public transport costs fully reimbursed.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
4 hours every second month. Minimum committment of a year. Meetings are held on weekdays during the day time.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
3
Reference Code
7-284
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Unit 7
Dunfermline Business Centre
Izatt Avenue
Dunfermline
Scotland
KY11 3BZ
Contact: Don Williamson
Tel: 01383 622462
Email: don.williamson@sharedcarescotl...
Website: http://www.sharedcarescot...
