Participation and Engagement Officer, 20 hpw (Internal Only)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
15/08/2024
Advert End Date:
13/09/2024 12:00
Salary:
£31,364 pa pro rata
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Participation and Engagement, Town Hall and Civic Offices
Further Information
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
This post is restricted to current employees of the Council
Participation and Engagement Officer, 20 hpw
(Participation and Engagement Team, South Tyneside)
£31,364 pa pro rata
Fixed Term contract, for up to 12 months
Secondment opportunity. Please seek permission from your Line Manager before applying.
Support and inspire change to make a difference for children and families in South Tyneside.
We are excited to offer this opportunity to join our renowned Participation & Engagement Team and contribute to the development of this exciting service that ensures children and young people are listened to and involved in their lives and the decisions that affect them.
As someone with knowledge and experience of children who are cared for and care leavers, you will lead on the development and delivery or our Care Leaver Engagement Programme, support groups within our Children in Care Council portfolio, and contribute to a new area of work to increase the volume and visibility of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people.
As someone with knowledge and experience of engagement work with children and young people, you will bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a strong track record of supporting children to have their voices heard. Experience and knowledge of cared for children and care leavers will be vital for successful candidates.
As a Participation & Engagement Officer in South Tyneside, you will:
- Be supported to develop and deliver an engagement programme that captures the voice of children and young people
- Lead and support regular groupwork activity with children and young people
- Be encouraged to bring a creative and innovative approach to the role and the methods of engagement with children and young people
- Work flexibly, including regular evening activities and occasional weekends
- Access a broad range of training and development, both formal and informal
For an informal discussion about the role please contact:
Mark Benson, Participation & Engagement Lead mark.benson@southtyneside.gov.uk Tel: (0191) 424 7757. (Available until the 23 August 2024)
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
Applying for this role:
Please submit an expression of interest along with a personal statement outlining your skills and qualifications for this role to mark.benson@southtyneside.gov.uk
Closing date: Noon, 13 September 2024
Interviews will be held 26 September 2024