Chair of Trustees, Residential Care Home (Board-level role)

The Company is seeking a Chair of Trustees for its independent residential care home. The successful candidate will provide leadership to the Board, ensuring effective governance, strategic oversight, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This role involves working closely with the Care Home Manager to support the delivery of the best care to residents and to uphold the charity's mission, values, and vision. Key responsibilities include chairing board meetings, overseeing financial management, and representing the charity to external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, knowledge of charity governance, and strong financial literacy, with a background in healthcare or residential care being highly desirable. Applicants for the Chair of Trustees position at the company's residential care home should be local candidates with a commitment to the charity's mission. The role requires a person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to build consensus, and a strong sense of integrity and accountability. The Chair will be responsible for setting the overall policy, defining goals, and ensuring the society's financial stability. They must be able to make sound commercial decisions, act with reasonable care in the interest of residents, and work effectively as part of a team. The position is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the local community and to help ensure that older people receive the compassionate, high-quality care they deserve.