Solihull Parent Carer Voice receives funding to host and manage a Children and Young People's Forum in Solihull.
The purpose of this is to empower children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (0-25) to be able to give their views and experiences and have them heard- to enable them to be a part of designing services and working with the local authority, Integrated Care System and others to affect positive change.
This is a fixed term role until 6th September 2026 (potential to extend depending on funding) supporting the day to day running of Our Voices Heard.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Organising and running monthly, evening participation sessions for children and young people with SEND.
- Organising and running participation sessions in schools for children and young people with SEND.
- The creation, maintenance and moderation of social media.
- Developing community engagement.
- Creating and maintaining effective records.
- Writing reports, evaluating work and the outcomes.
- Attending wider children and young people events across Solihull.
- Working to ensure that the voice of every child/young person is heard in their own way.
- Representing the views of children and young people at strategic meetings, advising the Local Authority, Integrated Care System and others how best to engage with children and young people and supporting the engagement.
- Working with a wide range of professionals from health, local authorities, schools and the voluntary sector.
- Developing resources for the groups.
This post is 10 hours per week. Paid at £11.50/hour. This role will be working remotely, with some meetings in schools and other locations around the borough. You will be able to set your own hours however there is the requirement for working one evening per month, to hold meetings with children and young people. You will also be required to attend strategic meetings.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS.
About you- we are looking for someone who:
- Is highly self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- Has experience of children and young people with SEND (either as a parent or through work)
- Has excellent communication skills.
- Is creative and adaptable.
- Has good administrative skills and is highly organised.
- Knowledge of social media and promotions.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft, including Word, Excel and Forms.
Please note the role will require travel to various locations within the borough.