Board Committee Member

Board Committee Member

Nottingham

£2,673 per annum

Closing date: Friday 9th July 2021 at midday

Interview dates: 27th & 29th July 2021

This is an exciting opportunity to join a caring, complex, successful and innovative ‘not for profit’ organisation as a Board Committee Member.

The Care Committee is composed of 3 NCHA Non Executive Board Members and 2 Independent Members, one of whom is an expert by experience. The primary role of the Care Committee is the oversight and assessment of the work carried out in the delivery of NCHA Care and Support services in respect of quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Reporting directly to the NCHA Board, the Care Committee provides a critical link in assurance and risk management.

Our Care Committee has a mix of members from diverse backgrounds with diverse expertise. To continue this trend, we are now looking to recruit an Independent Care Committee Member to replace an existing member who steps down after a full 6 year term. As well as welcoming applications from candidates from a diverse background, we would also welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about health, wellbeing and social care and driving quality and innovation in this field.

We require this role to be filled by someone with a clinical background, so please ensure you highlight that in your application.

Who are we?

We are Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA). Founded in 1973, we are an agile and forward thinking organisation committed to providing and managing housing for people in need, as well as offering vital care and support services. We manage nearly 10,000 homes, house more than 20,000 people and employ approximately 1,200 colleagues in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland. In partnership with 30 local authorities, we build new affordable homes to meet local needs.

Our Care and Support services are diverse and are provided across the whole of the East Midlands in a broad range of settings. Our values based and person centred approach, however, is consistent wherever and however our services are delivered. Our main customer groups are individuals with mental health support needs and learning disabilities. However we also provide services for people experiencing homelessness and domestic abuse, as well as services for older people.

Want to know more about us? View our Annual Report and Corporate Plan. Our Care and Support services, our quality standards and our current inspection rates are all available on our website

About the role

As a Care Committee Member, you will work as part of a team and be collectively responsible for ensuring the success of the Association and its compliance with legal and regulatory obligations in relation to Care and Support services.

You will also set Care and Support strategic aims and review and monitor key risks in the delivery of these. You will provide entrepreneurial leadership and oversight across the work of the Care and Support teams.

About You

You will be a values-driven person with an understanding of the needs of diverse communities, particularly people with disabilities and those who are socially disadvantaged.

You will demonstrate sound independent judgement and have an understanding of how a Board subcommittee operates and have the ability to work effectively in a team. You won’t necessarily be a seasoned Committee member, but you will be enthusiastic about NCHA’s aims, have excellent communication skills and a clear understanding of the issues facing the Care and Support sector; along with a strong commitment and empathy with the values and objectives of the Association.

Finally, you will accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Committee Membership including meeting the fit and proper persons test under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.

If you’ve got a passion for health and social care, we’d love to hear from you. Be assured that you will be joining a successful Committee and contributing to our vision of “More Homes, Great Services, Better Lives”.

As a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups and disabled candidates. We would particularly welcome applications from women, as they are currently under-represented on our board.

Please note that you will need to attach a CV and a supporting statement addressing the criteria on the person specification of the role profile.