Supporting People National Advisory Board

Remuneration

This is a voluntary position, however reasonable expenses will be met.

Brief background on the Supporting People National Advisory Board:

The Supporting People programme started in April 2003. The programme provides support to individuals and families who are socially excluded and at risk of losing their home to regain their independence.

In November 2010 an independent review of the programme was carried out by Professor Sir Mansel Aylward. The report recommended that “the Deputy Minister for Housing and Regeneration considers the establishment of a Supporting People National Advisory Board (SPNAB) which would be chaired by the Deputy Minister to provide her with advice and information”. The Welsh Government is now looking to set up the first ever Supporting People National Advisory Board.

The aim and overall focus of the Supporting People National Advisory Board will be to ensure that the Supporting People programme will be focussed on meeting the housing-related needs of vulnerable people in Wales.


Reason for appointment/s

To seek three members to the new Supporting People National Advisory Board.


Details of the appointment

The independent Board members will
  • contribute to the work of the Board by regular attendance, proper preparation and informed contributions;
  • assist the Chair in securing consensus in the Board’s deliberations;
  • meet high standards of probity and governance;
  • assist in communicating the vision for Supporting People across the sector and to service users.

The members will have a range of skills which are fully described in the Information for Candidates document. In summary the candidate will have expertise in the housing or associated sectors, strategic thinking, leadership and communications skills and to ability to foster collaboration and co-production. They will also possess a clear understanding and commitment to equality issues and challenging discriminatory practices when appropriate; and have a clear understanding and commitment to Nolan’s ‘Seven Principles of Public Life’.

Number of days expected to commit and where meetings are likely to be held:

It is expected that members will commit as a minimum two days a quarter, with quarterly board meetings. Meetings are likely to be held in Cardiff or Merthyr Tydfil, but there may be occasions where meetings are required throughout Wales. 

It is the policy of the Welsh Government to promote and integrate equality of opportunity into all aspects of its business including appointments to public bodies. It welcomes and encourages applications from groups currently under-represented including women, minority ethnic communities and disabled people. The principles of fair and open competition will apply and appointments will be made on merit. For an application pack and further details, please contact:

Department for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage
Supporting People Programme team
Ground Floor
Welsh Assembly Government
Merthyr Tydfil Office
Rhydycar
CF48 1UZ

Or email SupportingPeople@wales.gsi.gov.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 1 December. Application forms received after this date will not be considered. It is expected to hold interviews during the week beginning 12 December. A large print, Braille or audio version of this advert can be obtained by request from 0300 062 8304.