Trustee Opportunities

Package Description
**_ Trustee Opportunities x 3 _**

**_Near Alderley Edge, Cheshire_**
- Due to the retirement of three of our existing trustees, we are looking to further strengthen our board of trustees by making three appointments to our Board. _

We are particularly keen to hear from prospective Trustees who have a background of senior leadership roles in either Education, Finance, or commissioning of health, social care or education services.
- David Lewis provides a range of services to support individuals with a learning disability, epilepsy, autism and other complex support needs from across the UK from its services based in Cheshire. _
- Our aim is to brighten the lives of everyone who lives, studies and supported at David Lewis. By encouraging independence, instilling confidence and always being there when needed, we create safe and vibrant environments at the heart of which is always the people who use our services._
- The positions are voluntary and unpaid, but provide an opportunity for close involvement with a large charitable organisation, with an annual turnover of £30m and approximately 900 employees._
- Trustees work with the Chief Executive and Executive Team to develop and support the delivery of the charity’s strategy. The Board meets 5 times per year and Trustees tend to be on one of the sub-committees._

We then contact you to arrange to send you an information pack about the role and our charity

About us:
David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.

We have a successful record of accomplishment built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.

Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted

We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.

Adult day opportunities, which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities. Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual’s needs.

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.