Growing Resilience in Teens (GRIT) supports young people to improve their mental health through group boxing programmes, workshops and one-to-one coaching. Young people come to us from a variety of ...
Safeguarding Trustee
Practical details
Volunteering • Long term role
Contact person
Bec Down
Requirements
#118938
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We are seeking a dedicated and values-driven individual to join our Board of Trustees as a Safeguarding Trustee.
GRIT is a charity supporting young people to improve their mental health through group boxing programmes, workshops and one-to-one coaching.
The Safeguarding Trustee will help the Board maintain strong safeguarding oversight and support the organisation in continuing to provide safe, effective services for young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Board in monitoring safeguarding policies and procedures
- Providing safeguarding oversight and challenge where appropriate
- Helping ensure safeguarding remains central to organisational decision-making
- Supporting the charity in understanding safeguarding responsibilities and best practice
- Advising on issues relating to young people, education, Alternative Provision or the wider youth sector
- Acting as a safeguarding champion at Board level
We're looking for someone who:
- Experience in safeguarding, education, youth work, Alternative Provision or children’s services
- A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and best practice
- Experience working with young people or vulnerable groups
- The ability to provide strategic oversight and support
However, if you do not have direct safeguarding experience but feel passionate about supporting young people and contributing to the Board, we would still love to hear from you.
Essential Requirements
All trustees are expected to demonstrate:
- A strong commitment to GRIT’s mission and values
- An understanding of trustee responsibilities and legal duties
- The ability to think strategically and contribute to collective decision-making
- Good judgement, professionalism and integrity
- A willingness to respect confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities
- The ability to commit time consistently to the role
- Willingness to undertake a DBS check
Time Commitment
Trustees are expected to attend:
- Four Board meetings per year (approximately two hours each)
- Around three to four hours per month outside of meetings for preparation and involvement
Occasionally, trustees may also contribute to additional projects such as strategy development or recruitment.
Trustee Responsibilities and Legal Duties
Trustees are responsible for ensuring that the charity:
- Operates in line with its charitable purpose and for the public benefit
- Uses resources responsibly and effectively
- Complies with legal and regulatory requirements
- Maintains appropriate oversight, governance and accountability
- Trustees must act with reasonable care and skill and always in the best interests of the charity.
What you'll get:
- Become part of a team dedicated to better young people's mental health and wellbeing
- A step into leadership, making a real, tangible difference to the young people of North Hertfordshire
- Flexible working
- Experience for your CV or portfolio
- A glowing reference and lots of gratitude!
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About Growing Resilience In Teens (GRIT)
Growing Resilience in Teens (GRIT) supports young people to improve their mental health through group boxing programmes, workshops and one-to-one coaching. Young people come to us from a variety of routes, including health care professionals, education settings and self- referrals – the majority of referrals come to us directly from schools. At the core of our work is the ‘Four Corners’ method, which empowers young people to use adversity as a platform for growth.
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