Home-Start GN & NL works to support families with young children who are facing difficulties. We recognise the ongoing challenges of raising our children in the safest and most nurturing of environments whilst coping with the stresses of ill health, isolation, disrupted relationships, poor & insecure housing, financial insecurity, trauma, abuse, and loss. We are passionate and committed to improving the lives of the children and families we work alongside. We understand the importance of early support and the benefits positive, trusting, relationships can have on family life including an understanding of the impact and complexity of poverty and intergenerational trauma. Our services focus on empowerment, and we want to give children the best possible start in life and therefore we support children and families individually according to their needs. Home-Start GN& NL is seeking a new Board Trustee with a legal background who will take on the role of Law Agent. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual. You will have the opportunity to use and develop your legal skills and experience to support children and families across Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire. The charity has a small but enthusiastic group of staff, a team of approx. 100 volunteers, and a strong, committed Board of Trustees. You will ensure that the Charity complies with its governing document and wider legal responsibilities, and you will use your legal experience and knowledge to help inform decision making and to support strategic planning at Board meetings. You will be able to apply legal principles to managing risk and ensuring that the policies and processes of the Charity are in line with best legal practice. You will have the ability to identify when the Charity should seek external legal advice. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic qualified lawyer to join our Board. Whilst it would be beneficial, you do not need to have specifically worked in the area of child or family law but a keen interest and passion in protecting children’s rights is essential, as well as a commitment to the values of Home-Start GN & NL. An understanding of good governance is also required. You must have an ability to challenge constructively where required and be able to critically assess and analyse complex issues. Good listening and communication skills are essential. Applicants should have the values, experience and passion to lead at a time when our support is needed more than ever. The successful candidate will be inspiring and inclusive and will provide strategic leadership and direction alongside a strong and experienced Board of Trustees to ensure the ongoing delivery of governance for Home- Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire. Home-Start GN & NL understands the importance of representation and is eager to ensure that the Board reflects the families, stakeholders, and staff which it represents and welcomes expressions of interest from all individuals who have the experience and expertise needed to help direct and shape the organisation for the future. The board particularly welcomes people with lived experience of discrimination from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ communities and those with a disability. This is an unremunerated position; however reasonable travel expenses are reimbursed. The Board is currently made up of 8 members and meets one evening every 6 weeks. Approximately 2-3 days will be required each month. Closing date for applications is 7th November 2022. Interview date to be confirmed. For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Anita Heyes 07792012862 or Gill McInnes (HR Lead). If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org.

Home-Start GN & NL works to support families with young children who are facing difficulties. We recognise the ongoing challenges of raising our children in the safest and most nurturing of environments whilst coping with the stresses of ill health, isolation, disrupted relationships, poor & insecure housing, financial insecurity, trauma, abuse, and loss. We are passionate and committed to improving the lives of the children and families we work alongside. We understand the importance of early support and the benefits positive, trusting, relationships can have on family life including an understanding of the impact and complexity of poverty and intergenerational trauma. Our services focus on empowerment, and we want to give children the best possible start in life and therefore we support children and families individually according to their needs. Home-Start GN & NL is seeking a Child and Adult Protection Lead Officer to join the Board of Trustees. The charity has a small but enthusiastic group of staff, a team of approx. 100 volunteers, and a strong, committed Board of Trustees. The Child and Adult Protection Lead Officer will be the point of contact for advice and reporting, policy and practice reviews, family file audits, and Disclosure and other checks. This person will also be responsible for Child and Adult protection elements of quality assurance and will provide regular updates to the Board. Person specification: Essential: -Senior management and/or practitioner experience in a Local Authority, Social Work Dept., education, youth work, charity setting, or Health and Social Care Trust with responsibility for safeguarding and child protection services. -A qualification in social work or experience in practice and/or management of safeguarding children services/inspection of children’s services. -An understanding of the needs (and responses to those needs) of children and vulnerable adults. You must have an ability to challenge constructively where required and be able to critically assess and analyse complex issues. Good listening and communication skills are essential. Applicants should have the values, experience and passion to lead at a time when our support is needed more than ever. The successful candidate will be inspiring and inclusive and will provide strategic leadership and direction alongside a strong and experienced Board of Trustees to ensure the ongoing delivery of governance for Home- Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire. Home-Start GN & NL understands the importance of representation and is eager to ensure that the Board reflects the families, stakeholders, and staff which it represents and welcomes expressions of interest from all individuals who have the experience and expertise needed to help direct and shape the organisation for the future. The board particularly welcomes people with lived experience of discrimination from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ communities and those with a disability. This is an unremunerated position; however reasonable travel expenses are reimbursed. The Board is currently made up of 8 members and meets one evening every 6 weeks. Approximately 2-3 days will be required each month. Closing date for applications is 7th November 2022. Interview date to be confirmed. For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Anita Heyes 07792012862 or Gill McInnes (HR Lead). If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org.

Home-Start GN & NL works to support families with young children who are facing difficulties. We recognise the ongoing challenges of raising our children in the safest and most nurturing of environments whilst coping with the stresses of ill health, isolation, disrupted relationships, poor & insecure housing, financial insecurity, trauma, abuse, and loss. We are passionate and committed to improving the lives of the children and families we work alongside. We understand the importance of early support and the benefits positive, trusting, relationships can have on family life including an understanding of the impact and complexity of poverty and intergenerational trauma. Our services focus on empowerment, and we want to give children the best possible start in life and therefore we support children and families individually according to their needs. After many years on the board our current Chair of the Board of Trustees is standing down and we are therefore seeking a dynamic and experienced new Chair to help guide us as we continue to deliver our ambitious strategic priorities and goals to transform the lives of children. Applicants should have the values, experience, and passion to lead at a time when our support is needed more than ever. The successful candidate will be inspiring and inclusive and will provide strategic leadership and direction to a strong and experienced Board of Trustees to ensure the ongoing delivery of governance for Home- Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire. They will also be expected to work in partnership with and provide support to the Director as well as maintaining a relationship with staff, trustees and stakeholders. Experience of operating at a senior level in Corporate, Public or Third sector environments would be an advantage. Significant experience as a Trustee, particularly as Chair or Vice Chair, would also be beneficial, as would strong knowledge of the demands and complexities of board-level Governance. The position requires excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills. Home-Start GN & NL understands the importance of representation and is eager to ensure that the Board reflects the families, stakeholders, and staff which it represents and welcomes expressions of interest from all individuals who have the experience and expertise needed to help direct and shape the organisation for the future. The board particularly welcomes people with lived experience of discrimination from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ communities and those with a disability. This is an unpaid position; however reasonable travel expenses are reimbursed. The Board is currently made up of 8 members and meets one evening every 6 weeks. Approximately 2-3 days will be required each month. Closing date for applications is 7th November 2022. Interview date to be confirmed. For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Anita Heyes 07792012862 or Gill McInnes (HR Lead). If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org.