Youth Participation & Co-Production Specialist (CAMHS)

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Sale; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Participation Worker to promote the voice of Children and Young People in CAMHS services. This role involves engaging young people in projects and supporting service improvements through collaboration. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience working with youth in a healthcare setting. This is a full-time role with a salary of £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, pro rata, and offers flexibility in working patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 11-25 years in a healthcare setting.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Knowledge of issues relating to consent and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Enable and amplify children and young people’s voices through a participatory model.
• Collaborate with service participation leads and managers to support service user involvement.
• Identify projects and work streams for participation in service development.

Skills

Project management

Youth engagement

Time management

Confidentiality knowledge

Presentation skills

Education

Youth Work Diploma or equivalent

BA in Youth work or Youth and community work

Job description

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Participation Worker to promote the voice of Children and Young People in CAMHS services. This role involves engaging young people in projects and supporting service improvements through collaboration. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience working with youth in a healthcare setting. This is a full-time role with a salary of £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, pro rata, and offers flexibility in working patterns.