Dudley MBC are looking to appoint two volunteer Lay Members to Dudley Children and Adult Boards.

Both Dudley Children and Adult Board are responsible for overseeing how agencies work together to keep Dudley’s children, young people and adults safe. As part of their commitment to engaging with local communities Dudley wish to appoint 2 volunteer Lay Members, for a period of three years. Two Lay Members will  serve on the the Children Board and two will serve the Adult Board. Applicants should live in  Dudley.

 The role will be to bring a more ‘grass roots’ perspective to safeguarding; to think as a member of the public; to play a part in the oversight and scrutiny of decisions and information considered by the Boards.

Board members main duties will be to attend the Board meetings and other sub-groups as appropriate and to support the Boards to engage with local communities.

If people are interested in becoming a Lay Member to the Board, a short application form can be requested from Suzanne Robinson on 01384-814646, or can download the application form and role description here:

Lay Member Application Form May 16

Lay Member RD and PS May 2016

The closing dates for applications are Friday 17th June 2016