Trustee overseeing Health & Safety
OFFERED BY:
Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Refugee ForumLocation(s):
Address where volunteering takes place: Sycamore Centre 33a Hungerhill Road Nottingham NG3 4NBHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
Looking for someone with knowledge/experience of Health & Safety principles and regulations to join our Board of Trustees!
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Looking for someone with knowledge/experience of Health & Safety principles and regulations to join our Board of Trustees in this specific role.
Main tasks/responsibilities include:
>> Responsibilities of a trustee of NNRF ( see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-essential-trustee-what-you-need-to-know-cc3/the-essential-trustee-what-you-need-to-know-what-you-need-to-do )
>> Attend monthly Board meetings
>> Chair the monthly H&S subcommittee of the Board
>> Be trustee responsible for oversight of H&S issues
>> Work with staff to ensure NNRF provides a safe and healthy environment for staff, volunteers and service users
>> Quarterly premises inspection
NB: Suitable candidate will be co-opted onto Board of Trustees until AGM (November 2020), when they can put themselves forward for election onto the Board for a 3-year period.
Main tasks/responsibilities include:
>> Responsibilities of a trustee of NNRF ( see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-essential-trustee-what-you-need-to-know-cc3/the-essential-trustee-what-you-need-to-know-what-you-need-to-do )
>> Attend monthly Board meetings
>> Chair the monthly H&S subcommittee of the Board
>> Be trustee responsible for oversight of H&S issues
>> Work with staff to ensure NNRF provides a safe and healthy environment for staff, volunteers and service users
>> Quarterly premises inspection
NB: Suitable candidate will be co-opted onto Board of Trustees until AGM (November 2020), when they can put themselves forward for election onto the Board for a 3-year period.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Our new H&S Trustee should be able to demonstrate these skills & qualities:
>> Knowledge about Health and Safety issues in the workplace
>> Reliable and committed
>> Friendly and approachable
>> Good communication skills (in English))
>> Commitment to confidentiality and maintaining professional boundaries
>> Desirable: Basic awareness of the asylum/immigration process
>> Knowledge about Health and Safety issues in the workplace
>> Reliable and committed
>> Friendly and approachable
>> Good communication skills (in English))
>> Commitment to confidentiality and maintaining professional boundaries
>> Desirable: Basic awareness of the asylum/immigration process
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
1 week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Attendance at a 2-hour induction and ongoing access to relevant training
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes