Join our Board of Trustees

by | 23/ Aug/ 2022 | Blog

Bethel Health and Healing Network is a Christian organisation, offering services to marginalised people. It registered as a charity in 2006 and has achieved Trusted Charity Level 1 quality standard.  It offers support services to isolated pregnant women (Doula Service) and a Listening service for people who are struggling with minor mental health problems.  The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees.

We are seeking to appoint three new trustees, to join our existing, dynamic Board of Trustees. These are voluntary (unpaid) positions, though expenses will be offered.

Do you share our passion for ensuring access to high quality services to disadvantaged, vulnerable and isolated communities?

The charity is at an exciting stage of its development. We have enhanced our strategic objectives and are looking for passionate and committed change makers to join our equally purpose driven and focussed Board of Trustees. The new trustees will be joining a proactive Board of Trustees who are open to new ideas and welcome a genuine desire to make a difference.

You will contribute towards the implementation of our strategic objectives, actively champion equality, diversity, and inclusion and demonstrate a strong personal commitment to the charity’s vision and values. You will have a high degree of tact, diplomacy as well as emotional intelligence.

Whether you are an experienced Trustee or taking your first step as a Trustee, we would love to hear from you.
The Board’s skills, talents and experiences are vast and varied. We are, however, keen to further strengthen our diversity to better reflect the communities that we serve.

We would particularly welcome applications from individuals with a diversity of experience and perspectives.

Trustees
We are seeking passionate trustees who can help to steer and support the Chair and the Board through the next growth phase of Bethel Health and Healing Network.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing our aims, objectives, and goals in accordance with our governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. You will be expected to use your specialist skills and commitment to help shape the future of our charity and to improve the lives of vulnerable people.

You will need to demonstrate a personal commitment to the charity’s vision and values and have the desire to improve the health and wellbeing of the local community.

Whether you are an experienced Trustee or taking your first step as a Trustee, we would love to hear from you.

Bethel-Application-Form

Trustee Job Description

Successful candidates will be asked to attend interviews either in person at our offices or remotely.

For more information please contact: nathaniel@bethelnetwork.org.uk.

As a Doula Champion, you might accompany expectant mothers to prenatal appointments, provide birthing support if needed, help new mums with newborn care and breastfeeding, and ensure they attend their 6-week postnatal checks. You become a trusted companion and advocate for mothers who might otherwise be alone or uncertain.

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You will receive accredited doula training from experienced professionals (led by an ex-NHS midwife) , covering birth coaching, maternal health, and safeguarding. By the end, you’ll be equipped with the skills and
confidence to support women one-on-one.

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This pathway is ideal if you are interested in maternity care or midwifery. It offers invaluable hands-on experience – from attending births (optionally) to postpartum support – giving you a taste of a career in maternal health. Many Doula Champions use this experience as a springboard into NHS roles, midwifery training, or paid doula work in the future.

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Key activities: You will provide one-to-one support through active listening sessions – this could be over the phone, via video call, or in person. You let people share their feelings, and you offer empathy and guidance towards further help if needed (such as suggesting community services). Often, just being there to listen can make a huge difference.

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Training provided: You will undergo intensive training in reflective listening and mental health first response. Our training (often delivered via Zoom over a series of sessions) will teach you how to handle sensitive conversations, maintain confidentiality, and know your boundaries . By completion, you’ll be a certified listening volunteer with skills applicable to counseling or psychology fields.

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Emphasize volunteer scope: Rapha Champions commit to at least an hour per week of listening support for a client after training , which can often be arranged flexibly. You might have regular weekly calls with a client for a period of time. There are also opportunities to facilitate group sessions or community support groups as you grow in experience.

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Benefits and career pathways: This pathway is perfect if you’re interested in mental health, counseling, or social work. The experience you gain – in communication, empathy, and understanding mental health – is highly relevant to careers in counseling, psychotherapy, mental health nursing, or community support roles. Rapha Champions have a pathway to progress into formal counseling courses or mental health roles in the NHS or voluntary sector.” (For example, mention “You could go on to become a paid listening service coordinator or pursue qualifications in therapy – the programme can open these doors.

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