Chair

(FCT) is a registered mental health charity providing key early intervention psychological support to children and young people (up to age 18) from families predominantly on low incomes. The Somerset committee is a lovely, keen and supportive group with lots of vision, supported by a range of qualified therapists.

About the role

The Chair leads the county committee, ensuring that:

• the objects of the Charity are carried out in accordance with FCT policy and best practice;
• decisions of the Board are implemented;
• there are sufficient practitioners in the county to manage current business;
• and the county raises sufficient funds (taking account of grants from FCT Centre) to cover the cost of operations, pay an agreed share of central costs and maintain a working reserve.

Beyond that the Chair should: 

• Recruit and lead the members of the County Committee.
• Represent the county at the FCT Board. 
• Hold periodic meetings of the County Committee to oversee current operations.
• Oversee the work of the county Family Liaison Officer
• Submit a brief report to the FCT Treasurer at year end to inform the annual report and accounts. 
• Ensure there is effective succession planning in place for the county committee.  

The County Chair need not have a clinical background, though an understanding of mental health issues is extremely helpful. S/he will work as a volunteer though reasonable expenses may be

claimed.