Non Executive Director

Care Housing Association Limited (Care) was incorporated in 2003 to increase the supply of specialised supported housing for people in Lancashire. The initial focus had been on providing excellent quality homes for people with a range of learning disabilities and autistic people, some of whom also had physical disabilities.

Care's growth has been steady, with a strong focus on sustainability and quality. Over the previous two decades Care has slowly expanded. From 2013, on the back of registration with the Regulator of Social housing (then the Tenant Services Authority), growth accelerated slightly following increased investment in our infrastructure and assets.

We now are working with a wider range of partners and now operating in 32 different local authority areas across the North of England, with the capacity to provide housing to 448 people. We own a sizable portfolio of properties, have relationships with numerous private landlords, and continue to develop innovative ways of increasing the supply of much needed homes in the sector. Our focus is always centred on offering individuals requiring support a personalised choice of high quality and sustainable supported homes while promoting independence.

Due to the recent retirement of two of our long-standing Board Members, we are looking to recruit individuals who share our values, and can play an influential role in helping Care grow in a sustainable and ethical way. It would be beneficial if you have previous Board experience. We want to hear from applicants with skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• Adult social care / support
• Housing regulation
• Asset development
• Legal

We are recruiting to 2/3 positions with an annual pay of £2,500, subject to our conversion to a Community Benefit Society, which we expect to happen in November 2024.

The role will require the following:

• Attendance to quarterly Board meeting and additional ad-hoc meetings as required
• Involvement with a sub-committee from the Board (Development, Policies or Audit & Risk)
• Positive representation of Care to external bodies

If you wish to apply, please:

• send your CV to Explain, in no more than 2 sides of A4, how why you are suitable for the post. Please refer to the Board Recruitment pack and look at our website ( ) for information which may help you