HR Sub Committee Member

The Role:

Safetynet Primary Care is seeking new member for the HR sub committee - someone with experience in the field of social care in the Not-for Profit sector. . There is considerable HR expertise on the committee, so actual HR expertise, whilst desirable, is not essential.  Broader knowledge of operations in working with marginalised groups  -e.g. Homelessness, Addiction, Mental Health Inclusion Health , would be of benefit. You will provide strategic people leadership, governance, and oversight to ensure the organisation remains compliant with employment regulations, delivers impactful support to the work force.. You will play a key role in guiding policies, assessing risks, and advising on best practices.  The ideal candidate will be passionate about the charity’s values and work, and have knowledge to support the employees to carry out that work. 

Day to day HR queries/advice are provided to the management by a third party HR specialist firm.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise on social care and safeguarding issues, ensuring policies align with best practices and legal requirements.
• Staff remuneration in conjunction with the Finance and Risk Committee. 
• Advise on employment sectoral changes in social care, especially at policy/legal level
• Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, including safeguarding laws and social care standards.
• HR procedures and policies. 
• Collaborate with other committee members to ensure strategic decisions reflect the organisation's mission and safeguarding commitments.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Significant experience in social care, inclusion health, or a related field in the Not-for Profit  sector.
• In-depth knowledge of third sector policy changes, employment law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding of governance responsibilities within a charity or public sector organisation- Section 38 or S39 experience especially useful.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organisation.

Charities Regulator’s General Duties of a Charity Trustee:

• Comply with the charity’s governing document.
• Ensure the charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit.
• Act in the best interest of the charity.
• Act with reasonable care and skill.
• Manage the assets of the charity.

Sub Committee Meetings:

The  committee meeting schedule is provided annually with adequate notice for those attending.  

The board meets approximately four times a year, usually online, Meetings last 60-90 minutes.

Committee Meetings:

All trustees are encouraged to join at least one committee, particularly in an area of expertise identified in the board skills audit.  There are currently five committees which convene online, usually holding four meetings per year depending on the committee. Committee meetings last for c.1 hour.  The current committees are:

• Overall, it is anticipated that a member will spend approximately 3 days per year on work for Safetynet This will include attendance at meetings, the AGM, and potentially one annual board/service away day a year. Included are the consideration all relevant papers prior to each meeting

Based on annual board skills audit members will also be expected to undertake training in matters relating to their role as a director and charity trustee.