Lived Experience Group Coordinator

Pioneering Care Partnership; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused health organization in Tees Valley is seeking a Lived Experience Group Coordinator to lead the development of the Lived Experience Group. This role requires engaging with local communities, ensuring representation of marginalized voices in health and social care decision-making, and providing support and training to participants. The ideal candidate will have experience in community engagement and a strong understanding of health and social care needs in the region. Applications close on 7th December 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in community engagement and recruitment.
• Ability to build partnerships with diverse organizations.
• Experience in facilitating group discussions and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Lived Experience Group.
• Engage local communities for involvement in health and social care.
• Integrate participant feedback into decision-making processes.
• Evaluate group effectiveness and adapt strategies accordingly.

Skills

Community engagement

Experience in health and social care

Training and guidance provision

Policy integration

Support for underrepresented groups

Job description

PCP is proud to deliver Healthwatch South Tees. They cover the area of Middlesbrough, and Redcar and Cleveland to find out what matters to people and help make sure views shape health and social care support needed.

They focus on ensuring that people’s experiences and concerns about health and social care services are heard and we speak out on their behalf to inform service development and to ensure they meet the needs of local people.

We are looking to appoint someone with demonstrable experience to join our Healthwatch team as a Lived Experience Group Coordinator.

To book an informal discussion with Linda Sergeant, Project Lead, please email linda.sergeant @pcp.uk.net.

Closing date for applications is: Sunday 7th December 2025 at midnight.

Job role

To lead the development and delivery of the Lived Experience Group (LEG) as a central mechanism for embedding meaningful coproduction across Adult Social Care (ASC) in Middlesbrough. This role ensures service design and improvement are driven by lived experience and community voice, supporting Healthwatch South Tees’ commitment to demonstrating impact and value.

Job description

Community Engagement and Recruitment

• Actively engage with local communities to identify individuals with lived experience of health and social care services.
• Target diverse participants to ensure representation of marginalised and underrepresented groups.
• Build partnerships with community organisations, voluntary groups, and stakeholders.
• Organise outreach events, forums, and discussions to raise awareness and encourage involvement.

Establishing Group Structure

• Define clear roles and responsibilities for group members.
• Provide training and guidance to build confidence and capacity.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment for sharing experiences.
• Develop structured meeting schedules and engagement opportunities.

Supporting Participants

• Ensure members feel valued and supported throughout their involvement.
• Implement accessibility measures (transport, digital access, communication support).
• Offer emotional and practical support to enable effective participation.
• Promote peer networking, mentoring, and collaboration.

Embedding Lived Experience in Decision-Making

• Work closely with Middlesbrough Borough Council to integrate feedback into policy and service improvements.
• Use insights to shape local health and social care priorities (e.g., homelessness, learning disabilities, extra care housing, carers).
• Ensure lived experience perspectives are formally recognised in decision‑making.
• Maintain feedback loops to demonstrate impact to participants.

Ongoing Review and Evaluation

• Regularly assess group effectiveness and refine approaches.
• Encourage continuous learning and adaptation to emerging needs.
• Gather participant feedback to enhance inclusivity and impact.