🌟 Volunteer Trustee Opportunities with Encompass Care 🌟

 

 

Help Shape the Future of Inclusive Support

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking charity that places people at the heart of everything we do? Encompass Care is expanding our Board and we’re excited to welcome new Volunteer Trustees to join our team.

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🤝 About Us

Encompass Care is a not-for-profit charity that provides support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs across Dorset and Somerset. We are proud of our inclusive approach and strong values-led culture. As we continue to grow and innovate, we’re looking for new Trustees who can help guide our journey.

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💼 Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from people with a broad range of skills, and we’re particularly keen to hear from individuals with knowledge or experience in the following areas:

• Finance

• Fundraising

• Marketing

• Safeguarding

• Health & Safety

• Wellbeing

• People Engagement

We are especially interested in hearing from people with lived experience of learning disabilities or mental health needs. As part of our strategic priority around People, Relationships & Connections, we believe that true representation matters — your voice at the table ensures we stay rooted in the needs of the people we support.

"We are looking for enthusiastic people with good social skills and good management skills who are fair in the way they support people. It is important that they would enjoy getting to know us and other people we support."
— Jamie and Anthony, on behalf of Encompass Voices

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👥 What the Role Involves

As a Trustee, you will:

• Contribute to the strategic direction of Encompass Care

• Support and challenge the Executive Leadership Team

• Attend Board meetings (six per year) and committee meetings (quarterly)

• Help ensure good governance and financial stewardship

• Participate in service visits and events to connect with staff and the people we support

You’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative, and committed Board of Trustees that truly values the input of every member.

“As the Board of Trustees for Encompass, we proactively oversee, support, and offer guidance to the CEO and Executive Team. We’re very much part of the wider Encompass family, regularly visiting services and attending events to stay connected with our people. It’s a rewarding and dynamic environment to be part of.”
— David Corbin, Chair of Trustees

 
Our Mission:  

Encompass Care creates meaningful support journeys and opportunities for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.   

We work together to shape how Encompass Care operates so that people are happy in their roles, the support is led by the people receiving it and that we believe in what we set out to do.   

By embedding the true ethos of co-production, we can focus on what is important to people as individuals.  

   

Our Vision:  

Pioneering support, in an accessible, inclusive community  

 

Our Values:  

 

These are more than simply words… they are the principles that guide everything we do:  

  

Honesty • Inclusivity • Kindness • Dignity • Integrity 

  

We will celebrate success, acknowledge limitations, and constantly strive to learn.  

 

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🌟 Volunteer Administrator 🌟

 

Stay Active. Get Involved. Make an Impact.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to spend your time, gain experience, or reconnect with your community? Encompass Care is seeking a friendly and organised Volunteer Administrator to support our busy office team in Dorchester.

This flexible hybrid role (15 hours per week) is perfect for:

👩‍👧 A parent with time during school hours
🎓 A student keen to build real-world experience
🧓 Someone recently retired and wanting to stay active
🔁 Anyone returning to work after a break
🧡 Or someone who simply wants to give back…

You’ll be joining a warm, welcoming environment where your time will truly make a difference. Whether you're helping keep things running smoothly behind the scenes or greeting visitors, your contribution will support a charity that delivers life-changing support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

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🌟 What You’ll Do:

• Help with ordering supplies, filing, and updating documents

• Support small office projects and day-to-day admin tasks

• Answer calls, manage post, and welcome visitors

• Work closely with the Office Manager and wider team

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🙌 What We’re Looking For:

• Someone organised, reliable, and friendly

• Basic IT and communication skills

• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn

• Someone looking to gain experience, stay active, or give back through volunteering

No formal admin experience? No problem — we’ll provide training and ongoing support to help you feel confident in your role.

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✅ Why Volunteer With Us?

• Flexible hours to fit around your life

• A great way to build your CV or get back into the workplace

• Be part of a friendly, supportive team

• Learn new skills and make a real difference in your community

• Travel expenses covered

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💬 Interested?

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you're looking to boost your skills or just want to help out in a meaningful way, this is a brilliant opportunity to get involved.

 

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