Safeguarding & Child Protection Volunteer Board Member

Are you a safeguarding professional looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of young Londoners? By joining our board, you will help shape safeguarding strategy, strengthen our organisational culture and ensure that CYP continues to provide a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for all its members.

• Safeguarding Oversight:
  Provide strategic oversight of safeguarding and child protection across the organisation and report to the Board.
• Policy & Compliance:
  Ensure safeguarding and child protection policies are up to date, effectively implemented, and meet all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Advice & Support:
  Act as a point of guidance for the Board and staff on safeguarding matters, including responding appropriately to concerns.

We need someone who is organised, communicative, and shares our values.

• Safeguarding
  
  Experience:
  
  Background in safeguarding, child protection, education, youth work, social care, or a related field.
• London Local:
  Someone who understands the unique challenges and opportunities facing young people in London today.
• Good Judgement:
  Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and confidence.
• Commitment: A strong commitment to keeping young people safe and helping a small, high-impact organisation grow responsibly.

• Make an Impact:
  Directly influence the success of a project that changes lives in your community.
• Governance
  
  Experience:
  
  Build your CV with high-level Board experience.
• Networking:
  Connect with a diverse group of passionate professionals and community leaders.

• Location:
  
  Islington, London.
• Commitment:
  Approx. 1 hour per month, including quarterly board meetings
• Unremunerated

Please email Theo Thomas your CV and a covering statement (max. 500 words) outlining your relevant skills, experience & suitability for the role.