Youth Participation & Co-Production Lead

Blmk Icb; Bedford, Luton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Youth Participation Worker to support a project increasing participation of children and young people with long-term conditions. You will co-create spaces, establish a youth advisory group, and pilot wellbeing initiatives with partners and stakeholders.

You will work within the Paediatric Psychology Service with opportunities to contribute to the development of patient-centered services and advocacy, while supporting meaningful user

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families.
• Experience in advocacy or consultation.
• Experience with health-related needs or SEND.
• Experience co-producing with young people.

Responsibilities

• Establish a young people's advisory group.
• Coordinate spaces for youth meetings and events.
• Develop pilot wellbeing projects.
• Map local resources and engage partners.
• Deliver events and collect outcome data.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Planning

Independent worker

Education

GCSE English & Maths

NVQ Level 3 in Child Development

Degree level education

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Youth Participation Worker to support a project increasing participation of children and young people with long-term conditions. You will co-create spaces, establish a youth advisory group, and pilot wellbeing initiatives with partners and stakeholders.

You will work within the Paediatric Psychology Service with opportunities to contribute to the development of patient-centered services and advocacy, while supporting meaningful user