Trustee Children’s Social Care Expertise

Trustee with Children’s Social Care Expertise

Tuesday, 13 January, 2026

Positive Futures is seeking a Trustee with professional experience in children’s social care to join our Board. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced practitioner or leader to bring expertise in safeguarding, residential care, and Ofsted-regulated services to the strategic oversight of our organisation. The successful candidate will provide critical insight into care planning, permanence, and supporting excellence in residential settings, ensuring that Positive Homes continues to deliver safe, high-quality services as it grows and responds to national legislative changes.

We seek a professional with experience in:

• Safeguarding
• Ofsted-regulated services
• Care planning and permanence

This trustee will provide critical insight and oversight as Positive Homes grows and adapts to national legislative changes.

If you are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people, and want to contribute your expertise to shaping the governance and strategic direction of a growing, values-led organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you. Further details about the role, our Board, and trustee responsibilities can be found in our Trustee Recruitment Pack below.

To apply, please submit:

• Your CV
• A short covering letter (max 2 pages) outlining:
  • Why you want to join Positive Futures
  • Which role you are applying for
  • How your experience aligns with our mission and needs