CCS Adoption values itself as being an inclusive employer, committed to developing a diverse workforce and looking for people who can demonstrate dedication to our cause and core organisational values. As an equal opportunities employer, CCS is keen to receive applications from individuals representing all demographics of society and would particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority & LGBTQIA+ communities.

You can find the full CCS Equal Opportunities policy here.

Anyone joining the CCS team is subject to our safe recruitment and pre-appointment checks. This includes providing documentation to evidence the right to work in the UK, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and written and telephone references. The agency’s full Safe and Fair Recruitment Privacy Policy can be found here.

We provide a range of generous staff benefits, including:

• 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff) plus statutory bank holidays.
• An additional two days over Easter and one additional day in May.
• A staff health cash plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Care Scheme.

Opportunities to work at CCS

Trustee (Safeguarding Lead)

Voluntary Position | Reasonable Expenses Paid

Help shape a safer future for children and families.

CCS Adoption is seeking a dedicated and experienced Safeguarding Trustee to join our Board and provide independent oversight of safeguarding across our highly respected voluntary adoption agency. 

As our Safeguarding Trustee, you will bring specialist safeguarding knowledge and strategic insight to help ensure we continue to meet the highest standards of child protection, governance, and compliance. Working alongside fellow trustees, our CEO, and Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will help champion a culture where children’s safety, welfare, and rights remain at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

The Safeguarding Trustee provides independent advice, challenge, and assurance to the Board on all aspects of safeguarding practice. You’ll support effective governance by:

• Providing expert safeguarding guidance and insight.
• Reviewing safeguarding reports, trends, and risks.
• Ensuring safeguarding remains central to strategic planning and risk management.
• Supporting and constructively challenging senior leaders where appropriate.
• Monitoring compliance with safeguarding legislation, charity guidance, safer recruitment requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Promoting learning from safeguarding reviews, research, and best practice across the sector.

We’re Looking For Someone With:

• Significant professional safeguarding experience within children’s services, social work, health, education, inspection, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and current best practice.
• An understanding of adoption, trauma, and the needs of vulnerable children.
• The confidence to provide independent oversight and constructive challenge.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and advisory skills.
• A commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.

Previous experience as a safeguarding lead, senior practitioner, manager, inspector, trustee, or governor would be advantageous.

Time Commitment

• Attendance at approximately four Board meetings per year.
• Periodic meetings with the CEO and Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Availability for occasional consultation on safeguarding matters.
• Additional involvement during safeguarding reviews when required.

Why Join CCS Adoption?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families by helping to strengthen safeguarding oversight within a trusted and ambitious charity. You’ll join a skilled, supportive Board committed to creating positive futures for children through adoption, therapeutic support, and tailored family services.

Apply Here

• Role Details – Safeguarding Trustee 
• Trustee Recruitment Pack – Safeguarding
• CCS Adoption – Application Form

We welcome informal conversations with prospective applicants. To find out more, please contact Emma Simpson (CEO) at emma.simpson@ccsadoption.org.  

If you wish to apply in a different format, please contact us.

All trustee appointments are subject to identity checks, references, DBS clearance, confirmation of eligibility to act as a trustee, and agreement to CCS Adoption’s safeguarding policies.

DBS Checks

CCS Adoption is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults; therefore, please note our recruitment procedure includes DBS checks (enhanced with barred list checks where appropriate). All offers are subject to satisfactory checks and references.

No agencies, please.

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