Committee Chair - People and Quality Committee

The client is a leading social care charity in Yorkshire and the North East, dedicated to transforming the lives of adults with complex needs since 1971. They provide integrated services that combine stable accommodation with personalized care for individuals experiencing learning disabilities, mental health issues, substance misuse, and homelessness. Their offerings include supported living, residential care, crisis intervention, rehabilitation, and specialist housing, with all services designed to promote independence and dignity.

The organization reinvests any surplus back into community services, consistently aiming to enhance its impact.

Person-centered care is at the core of the client's approach, ensuring support is tailored to each individual's unique needs and aspirations. Their integrated housing and care model provide the stability necessary for individuals to flourish, offering essential support to those at risk of becoming marginalized. This holistic approach not only aids the individuals directly served but also alleviates community pressure by creating safer, inclusive neighborhoods.

Initiatives like Shared Lives combat isolation, and their substance misuse services are instrumental in breaking generational cycles.

At a critical point in its evolution, the client is inviting applications for key Trustee roles to diversify and strengthen its Board. They are implementing a long-term strategy to 2031, with an emphasis on reflective leadership that mirrors the communities they serve. Positions include Chair of the Finance & Business Committee, requiring a commercially savvy accountant;
Chair of the Quality & People Committee, requiring experience in adult social care; and Trustees with expertise in housing investment, asset management, and housing compliance. They are seeking individuals who align with the vision of creating a life without limits and who bring diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and professional expertise to foster better governance and equitable outcomes.