Trustee - Volunteer

Join Maidstone Homeless Care as the Supported Housing Trustee and play a key role in providing stability to those facing homelessness. This voluntary role combines strategic oversight with a hands‑on approach to ensuring safe, supportive housing.

As a Supported Housing Trustee at Maidstone Homeless Care (MHC), you will play a critical role in ensuring safe, stable housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. Your leadership will guide the charity’s strategic direction, governance and compliance, ensuring services remain effective, sustainable and legally sound. By enhancing service quality you will help tenants access not just housing but also essential support services, from mental‑health resources to employment assistance.

Your oversight will ensure that MHC’s supported housing is compassionate, well‑managed and continuously improving to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals. Your strategic insight will shape the long‑term future of MHC’s housing initiatives, driving growth, securing funding and exploring innovative housing solutions. Through sound financial stewardship you will help sustain and expand these vital services, ensuring long‑term impact.

Beyond governance, you will advocate for community collaboration, fostering partnerships that enhance MHC’s ability to address homelessness holistically and helping to create a more coordinated, supportive environment for those in need. Ultimately, your role will transform lives, providing stability, dignity and pathways to independence for some of the most vulnerable members of society.

• Passionate about tackling homelessness and housing insecurity
• Knowledgeable about corporate governance and risk management in housing
• Strategic thinkers with the ability to assess and develop long‑term plans
• Strong communicators with the confidence to challenge and contribute to board discussions
• Committed to MHC’s mission, bringing time, expertise and sound judgement

• Strategy & Development – Collaborating with the board and staff to shape the long‑term future of supported housing at MHC
• Governance & Compliance – Ensuring legal and regulatory responsibilities are met, including preparation for inspections
• Tenant Support & Service Delivery – Advising staff on delivering a sensitive, effective housing management service
• Financial & Risk Oversight – Helping ensure stability and best use of resources for supported housing

This voluntary role requires a commitment of 10‑15 hours per month, including attending board meetings (held on the second Tuesday of each month, 5‑7pm). Support and training are available.

Join us and help provide safe housing and brighter futures for those who need it most.