Carers Trust Wales Advisory Board Member

Carers Trust Wales Advisory Board Member Unpaid (3 years commitment)Location: All WalesClosing date: Midday, 25 November 20242 Independent Member VacanciesCarers Trust is the largest network of organisations across the UK that specialises in the support and wellbeing of unpaid carers. Together we reach more than a million unpaid carers every year.Our shared vision is that all unpaid carers are heard, valued and have access to the support, advice and resources they need to live a fulfilling life alongside caring.The growing number of unpaid carers and sustainability challenges facing the organisations that support them is a significant challenge. With the economic contribution of unpaid carers in Wales consistently reaching over £8.1bn each year, it is clear that the health and social care system is founded on the contribution of more than 310,000 unpaid carers across Wales. This important contribution must not come at the expense of the health, wellbeing and financial resilience of unpaid carers.Carers Trust, along with our network of local carer organisations, works UK-wide to transform the lives of unpaid carers. Our roots are deep and our ambitions are high.At Carers Trust we are committed to ensuring that:Every carer has access to a high-quality local carer organisation.No carer is pushed into poverty or is financially disadvantaged by their caring role.All carers, regardless of circumstances or age, are able to enjoy a fulfilling life alongside their caring relationship.We live our vision and mission through our values. We are:TRUSTED - We work as a trusted partner working collaboratively and building genuine relationships with unpaid carers, local carer organisations and supporters to deliver the services we say we will. We behave with integrity, transparency, and value everyone’s contribution to our work.INCLUSIVE - We recognise and set a value on listening to the diverse experiences of unpaid carers, local carer organisations and supporters. This helps us to meet the needs of unpaid carers to help shape services that are truly inclusive.COURAGEOUS - We speak up, challenge and act when we see an opportunity or when there is an injustice. Together with unpaid carers, network of local carer organisations and supporters, we are bold and collaborative in creating effective change and we lead the way in driving innovative ideas for improvementTo help us achieve our ambitions in Wales we are supported by a dynamic Wales Advisory Board. The Board is Chaired by Professor Mark Llewellyn, Director of the Welsh Institute for Health and Social Care, and Professor of Health and Care Policy at the University of South Wales, who is also a trustee of Carers Trust.We have a recently refreshed terms of reference, setting out the Board’s role to provide expert advice and professional insight to support the effective delivery of Carers Trust’s strategic priorities in Wales.For 2024/25 the following priority areas of focus have been identified:Upholding and promoting the aims and values of the UK Charity in Wales.Enhancing the profile and visibility of Carers Trust WalesIncreasing and promoting the diversity of voicesDeveloping new projects, products and programmesSupporting the resilience of Network PartnersInfluencing policy and practiceWhat are we looking for? To help strengthen our Board we are seeking 2 new members who would like to support our work delivering positive change for unpaid carers across Wales and who have the skills and experience to support us to deliver our objectives.This is a fantastic opportunity to support an expert and ambitious charity to grow and develop and to collaborate with colleagues across Wales. Advisory Board members will receive an induction and ongoing support in their role. For an informal conversation you are welcome to contact Director Kate Cubbage on kcubbage@carers.orgWe are particularly looking for knowledge, skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:Supporting unpaid carers to have their voices heardSupporting sustainability in the Third Sector in WalesSupporting equity, diversity and inclusion across the Third Sector in WalesIncome generationNational Health Service/Public Health in WalesLocal authorities/Social Care in WalesTerms Of ReferenceRole DescriptionApplication FormWhat is the commitment? Members are initially asked to join for three years. We expect that the commitment will be around 2 - 3 hours per month plus quarterly meetings (held in locations across Wales). Meetings will be both face-to-face and online, travel expenses will be covered by Carers Trust.What is the recruitment process? Applicants are asked to send an up to date CV alongside a short application form explaining why you want to support Carers Trust Wales and how you could help contribute to our work in future. Following this, the shortlisted applicants will meet with the Director and Chair for a discussion about the role before appointments are made.To receive the application pack please email wales@carers.orgApplicants interested in the post are asked to return their application form accompanied by a CV to wales@carers.org.Closing date for expressions of interest is Midday on 25 November 2024.