TRUSTEE VACANCIES!

April 2nd, 2019

We are currently looking to recruit 2 additional Trustees to assist with the management and governance of MATRIX Neurological, a registered charity and Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). It is not essential that you have any experience of child brain injury; but it would be an advantage.

If you are experienced and qualified in any of the following professions, we would be very interested to hear from you.

Qualified Accountant
Human Resource Management
Third Sector Senior Management

We would also like to hear from any parents of brain injured children who may be interested in increasing their skills and knowledge through becoming a Parent Trustee. They will also represent the views of brain injured children and parents.

ROLE PURPOSE FOR ALL TRUSTEES:

To ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for public benefit
Comply with the charity’s governing document and the law
Act in the charity’s best interests
Ensure the charity is accountable
Manage the charity’s resources responsibly
Act with reasonable care and skill

If you would like to volunteer a few hours a month for a really rewarding cause and are interested in becoming a Trustee for Matrix Neurological, please contact Jan Rock on:

Tel: 01642 989116 or email jan@matrixneurological.org.uk for an Application Pack.

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"Positive and coordinated neuro-rehab interventions for children and young people is proven to bring health improvements; improve independence; reduces the need for sheltered living; decreases vulnerability; decreases drop-out rates in schools; decreases youth offending"

Eric Hermans; Netherlands

"Strength-based family intervention after pediatric ABI is essential. Parents need to be equipped with the skills to cope and advocate for the child."

Caron Gan; Canada

"Pediatric neuro-rehabilitation cannot be delivered in isolation. The needs of the child have to be looked at both holistically and within the context of the family unit. Parents need to be empowered to be parents in post-acute pediatric neuro-rehabilitation following brain injury"

The Children's Trust; United Kingdom

"Rehabilitation interventions can lead to positive outcomes for children and their families if delivered in the familiar home environment and applied to everyday situations"

Cerebra; United Kingdom

"My colleague was blown away by the tremendous work your organisation is doing for society." Social Worker

"We would like to see earlier identification and support for children with brain injuries to help them succeed in school."

Dalton Leong; Chief Executive of the Children's Trust

"Families need to be properly supported as 'resilience' is key to delivering successful outcomes for children and young people."

Roberta De Pompeii; USA

"Different 'experts' involved in paediatric neuro-rehabilitation come from different organisational cultures which causes conflict and has a negative effect on the outcomes for the child."

Barbara O'Connell; Ireland

"Taking brain injured children home causes high stress for families. Disjointed services exacerbate family stress levels."

Deborah Andrews; New Zealand

"Often families don't have the financial capability to access services. We need to rethink how we deliver neuro-rehab services to children and young people"

Vicki Anderson; Australia

OUR MISSION: To work to remove inequalities for children & young people affected by acquired brain injury; and provide effective support to their families that makes a real difference to their lives.