Voluntary positions to join our Board of Trustees

Help us deliver a genuine alternative – We are recruiting voluntary positions to join our Board of Trustees 

Our Mission – “Helping people to help themselves” 

Valleys Steps was established as a well-being charity to help people to help themselves. We promote an understanding of why things are the way they are and show how can all take steps to improving everyday well-being. At the heart of what we do is our passionate belief that everyone should have the opportunity to learn ways of managing the common psychological difficulties that we all face at times in life such as stress, low mood and anxiety. We deliver this through a comprehensive programme of self-help courses delivered across the communities of RCT, Merthyr and Bridgend. To date over 20,000 people have attended our courses. 

What we are looking for? 

As an ambitious and developing charity we are seeking to develop the range of knowledge, skills and experience within our Board of Trustees who have successfully overseen the development of Valleys Steps as a leading provider of psycho-education in Wales. We have recently undergone a process of growth, whilst seeking to enhance and develop our offer. Our ambition is to become the acknowledged “Third Way” in addressing stress, anxiety and low mood as an alternative to counselling and anti-depressant medication. 

We welcome applications from those with experience in one or more of the areas below: 

• Senior management in the third and commercial sectors 

• Finance/Accounts (We are also looking to appoint 1 new trustee as our treasurer this will involve additional periodic finance sub-committee meetings) 

• Human Resources 

• Legal 

• Health and Wellbeing Services 

• Psychology 

As a trustee you will have 

• An induction prior commencing the role 

• An opportunity to help shape our future direction 

• An opportunity to develop innovative approaches to promoting wellbeing 

• The chance to work with a multi-disciplinary team 

The expected time commitment is a bi-monthly trustee meeting held either online or in our office in Abercynon 4pm to 6pm and an annual full day strategy meeting. 

Deadline for applications – 5pm on the 15th of June  

Candidates will be invited for an interview at a mutually convenient time rather than on a specific date.  

For an application pack please download from our website recruitment page Recruitment – Valleys Steps 

Completed applications should be sent to – recruitment.info@valleyssteps.org 

For an informal conversation about the work of Valleys Steps with either Richard Bundy, Executive Director or our Chair, Jonathan Richards please email your contact details to Richard.bundy@valleyssteps.org and a call will be arranged for a mutually convenient time.  

🌿 Join Our Team of Wellbeing Practitioners! 🌿 

Inspire change. Build resilience. Make a real difference.
 

We’re looking to appoint Sessional/Associate Practitioners. This role will involve regular sessional hours delivering our 6-week courses.  

Are you passionate about helping people thrive? Do you love delivering engaging, practical sessions that empower others with life-changing skills? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
 

We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic, compassionate Sessional/Associate Wellbeing Practitioners to deliver psychoeducational courses within communities and schools. On this occasion we are particularly interested in hearing from both those interested in working with young people in a school or further education setting as well as those interested in working with adults on our online and community programmes. You’ll be supporting individuals to better understand their mental health and build tools for everyday wellbeing—while being part of a genuinely supportive and forward-thinking team. 

✨ What You’ll Be Doing 

• Delivering interactive, evidence-based psychoeducational courses 

• Creating safe, inclusive spaces for learning and discussion 

• Supporting people to gain skills in wellbeing, resilience, and self-care 

• Working both independently and collaboratively across a range of settings 

💛 Why You’ll Love Working With Us 

We believe that to support others, you need to feel supported too. Here’s what we offer: 

• 📚 High-Quality Induction + Ongoing Training Platform
  Set yourself up for success with a warm welcome and continuous opportunities to grow your skills. 

• 🤝 Peer Support That Actually Supports You
  Regular connection with colleagues who understand your work and champion your success. 

• 🌈 Friendly, Values-Driven Team
  Work alongside passionate people who care deeply about what they do—and each other. 

• 🏡 Flexible Working
  The role can fit with other responsibilities 

🌟 We’re Looking For People Who: 

• Have experience in wellbeing, mental health, education, or related fields 

• Experience of working with young people 

• Are confident facilitating groups and engaging diverse audiences 

• Are empathetic, approachable, and passionate about making a difference 

• Thrive in a flexible, community-focused role 

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We aim to provide a fair, accessible recruitment process and a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. 

🌱 Ready to Apply? 

If you’re looking for a role where your work truly matters—and where you matter too—this could be the perfect fit. 

Come and grow with us while helping others do the same. 💚 

Closing date for applications –  9am 6th of August 

Interviews to be held –  w/c 17th of August