Salary: The position is unpaid.

Hours: Meetings are monthly and may last 2 -3 hours

Contract Type: There is no contract.

Location: B&NES Carer Centre, Woodlands, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 9ES

Close Date: Friday 31st October

Email Contact: bev.nottingham@ks2bath.org

KS2 Bath was founded in 2012 to provide peer support for Carers of people with mental health difficulties. We meet once a month once at the Carers Centre, 7.00 – 9.00 pm for a check in and safe space for people to discuss their difficulties and get support from the group.

We also meet on the fourth Monday of the month for a coffee morning in partnership with Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health NHS Partnership Trust (AWP) where clinical and peer support can be accessed in relaxed setting.

We raise the Carers voice at various meetings, host events and provide information and support at community events.

KS2 Bath is a registered charity and run by a board of 5 volunteer trustees. There are no paid positions.

Trustees are appointed for a five-year term and often continue into a second term. There is currently two vacancies for new trustees especially if they have the following specialist skills and experience in:

· Business management

· Finance

· Social media and blogging/newsletters

Knowledge and skills required:

· Good communication skills

· A good working knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality

· Ability to develop good relationships with Carers and statutory organisations

· Independent working as well as working with a team

· IT literate

Responsibilities and duties:

· Maintaining and updating the website

· Help to set up events

· Raise safeguarding concerns to the chair following our safeguarding policy

· Attend all committee meetings

· Promote the work of KS2 and the voice of the Carer

· Assist the other trustees with their duties as needed

Those interested in applying would need to be aware of the concerns of Carers and be motivated and enthusiastic in promoting the vision of the organisation. They must be DBS checked and follow the confidentiality and safeguarding policies of the charity.

The Board meets six times a year online via Microsoft Teams and more often if we are planning an event. A sub-committee is usually set up for internal and external events.

To apply, please forward your expression of interest to Bev Nottingham, Chair, at bev.nottingham@ks2bath.org explaining why you would be suitable for this role.

Rolling Applications - Applications may close at an earlier date if a suitable person is appointed.