Second Step:  Putting Mental Health First  

 
 
Second Step – Board Member Recruitment
 
Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the South West providing support, housing and hope to people across Bristol, North Somerset Bath & North East Somerset,  and South Gloucestershire. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.
 
Join our Board
 
Our voluntary Board member opportunities are exciting and influential roles within Second Step. Our Board vacancies provide strategic guidance in accordance with our vision, aims and values. The role of a Board member can be demanding but is always incredibly rewarding.  These are great opportunities for people keen to offer their skills and experience to make a real contribution to a vibrant and growing not for profit organisation.
 
Our roots are in Bristol, where we have worked  for over 30 years, now our reach is across the West of England, with ambitions further afield.  We support more than 1,000 people at any one time. . We form strong, collaborative relationships with the people who use our services, supporting them through difficult times and helping them discover new ways to become more independent and resilient.
 
If you have the knowledge, skills and experience at a senior level in finance, the leadership of service delivery, primary care, health and social care, equality or housing then please do get in touch.  We don’t mind if you haven’t got a background in the mental health sector just as long as you share our vision and can show you’re ready willing and able to make a positive and lasting contribution to Second Step.
 
If you would appreciate an informal discussion or require any further information, please contact Sue Manning, Forest HR, who is supporting us with this recruitment, on 07939 269612 or talent@foresthr.co.uk.
A full copy of the job information pack (setting out how candidates can apply for this role) and the equal opportunities monitoring form can be downloaded from www.foresthr.co.uk/recruitment
Closing date for applications:  Noon, Monday 2nd July 2018
Second Step is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We also welcome applications from people who have personal experience of using mental health services.