Children's Participation Officer - Lived Experience

London Borough of Hillingdon

Hillingdon, United Kingdom
Not specified; not specified; benefits include 36-...
On-site
Lived experience in safeguarding services
Experience working with children and young people
Strong communication and advocacy skills
The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking a Children's Participation Officer with lived experience of children's social care to enhance the voices of children, young people, and families in service development. The role involves facilitating consultations and group work to improve services through a collaborative approach. The position offers a supportive environment with various employee benefits

Job Summary

  • This role plays a central part in enabling co-production with children, young people, and their parents or carers through group work and consultations.
  • The position offers the opportunity to contribute to ongoing Family First reforms designed to improve services through a coordinated multi-agency approach.
  • Employees benefit from a 36-hour workweek, flexible hours, mental health support, and access to local government pension schemes.

Matching Summary

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The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking a Children's Participation Officer with lived experience of children's social care to enhance the voices of children, young people, and families in service development. The role involves facilitating consultations and group work to improve services through a collaborative approach. The position offers a supportive environment with various employee benefits.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits include 36-hour week, holiday entitlement, cycle to work scheme, and pension

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lived experience in safeguarding services
  • Experience working with children and young people
  • Strong communication and advocacy skills
  • Confidence using ICT systems and digital tools
  • Flexibility for evening and weekend work

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for amplifying voices of families
  • Interest in Family First reforms
  • Multi-agency approach experience
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • Background of lived experience within safeguarding services
  • Enhanced DBS Check required
  • 5 years of referencing required
  • Right to Work in UK verification

Work Rights

Right to Work in UK required

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