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Description

We are looking for new Trustees with enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to join our Board of Trustees.

Based in Kilmarnock, the Board of Partners for Inclusion Group is looking for additional Trustees to bring their skills and experience and work collaboratively with the Group that provides bespoke support for people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs or both.

Working closely with families, each person has a person-centered support with a team recruited especially for and with them. Each person receives their own budget for support and, as no two individuals are the same; no two support services are the same.

  • Commitment to the organisation
  • Willingness to devote the necessary time and commitment
  • Strategic vision
  • Good, independent judgement
  • Ability to think creatively
  • Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
  • Selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

Organisation aims and objectives

The Partners for Inclusion Group is the overarching organisation, bringing together Partners, Just Connections, Linking Lives and dM2. We started our humble beginnings as a Project of Inclusion Glasgow, where the ethos was to support individuals to live the best life that they could, within their own homes, with their own dedicated team. Over the years we have gained a reputation for reliability, stickability and really listening to what the person is saying, as we believe all behaviour is communication. Our ethos remains the same today, as it did in the beginning. The people we support are at the heart of what we do and they are our greatest teachers. Partners for Inclusion Group exist to: > Support people with disabilities to live how they choose, whilst influencing and enhancing the opportunities available to all > To share knowledge, experiences and learning with others.

Frequency and commitment details

Four Board meetings, quarterly per year, early evening (blended online/in person) Maximum 2 Board strategy/away days per year, during the day Four sub-committee meetings per year Ad hoc representation as a Trustee at meetings/events as requested by CEO/Chair

Restrictions

Travel details: You can work from home or travel shall be paid to commute to meetings.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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