Trustee - LD and Autism Supported Living Charity - Volunteer

We are seeking a Trustee with health and social care expertise to advise and support the Board on sector issues, safeguarding and best practice. You should understand charity governance, share Cintre's values and mission, and help provide strategic oversight and represent Cintre externally. What difference will you make? The Impact You'll Make As a Trustee at Cintre, you will help shape the future of a charity committed to improving the lives of people with learning difficulties and autism. We are looking for a Trustee with expertise in safeguarding, health and social care, and the regulatory environment to strengthen our Board and help us deliver our strategic ambitions. Your knowledge and experience will provide valuable challenge, insight and assurance—helping us ensure that the people we support are always at the heart of our decisions and that our services meet the highest standards of quality, safety, dignity and care. You will play an important role in helping Cintre

• Strengthen our approach to safeguarding, risk and quality assurance.
• Navigate the changing health and social care regulatory landscape, including CQC expectations and best practice.
• Ensure our strategic decisions translate into positive outcomes for the people we support.
• Challenge and support the organisation to continually improve our services.
• Promote a culture where people are heard, respected, empowered and included.
• Provide effective governance and oversight as Cintre grows and develops. Most importantly, you will help ensure that our values are reflected not just in what we say, but in how we operate and the experiences of the people we support. At Cintre, we believe in Inclusivity, Empowerment, Compassion, Collaboration, Advocacy, Excellence, Integrity and Sustainability. As a Trustee, you will help us turn those values into meaningful action. Your expertise could make a real difference—not only to the governance of Cintre, but to the quality of life, opportunities and future of the people and families we support. What are we looking for? We are looking for someone who shares Cintre's commitment to improving the lives of people with learning difficulties and autism and who wants to use their experience to make a lasting impact. You are likely to have
• Significant experience in health and social care, with a strong understanding of safeguarding, quality and regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of the UK health and social care landscape, including governance, risk and best practice.
• The ability to think strategically, offering constructive challenge and independent judgement.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to contribute at Board level.
• Integrity, sound judgement and a commitment to acting in the best interests of the charity.
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to work with fellow Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team to achieve Cintre's strategic objectives. Previous Trustee experience is welcome but not essential. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people who are passionate about our mission and can bring relevant professional expertise to strengthen our Board. Hybrid What will you be doing? This is a voluntary position offering the opportunity to join the Board of Cintre and contribute to an inclusive, person-centred and user-led organisation. As a Trustee, you will play an important role in helping Cintre grow and continue to provide high-quality, invaluable support to people with learning difficulties and autism across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. The role is expected to require an ongoing commitment of approximately one day per month, including attendance at Board and relevant sub-committee meetings. You will provide advice, challenge, oversight and guidance to the Board and Senior Leadership Team, helping Cintre achieve its strategic objectives, maintain strong governance and ensure that the people who use our services remain at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to use your skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution to the future of Cintre and, most importantly, to the lives of the people we support.