Child Voice and Creative Engagement Officer

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

  • East Riding of Yorkshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Child Voice and Creative Engagement Officer Job descriptionAre you a creative and committed practitioner with a passion for championing youth voice and participation? Do you believe that children and young people should be at the heart of service design and decision-making? If so, this is your chance to join an innovative team that is driving real change across East Riding.As a GOOD rated authority by Ofsted, we place children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to deliver high-quality, relational, and restorative practice that makes a real difference in which children and young peoples voices are not only heard but acted upon.The RoleWe are excited to offer a unique opportunity within our Voices That Influence Team, part of the Participation, Innovation & Improvement Portfolio at East Riding of Yorkshire Council. This role will lead on the design, coordination, and delivery of inclusive, creative engagement opportunities for children and young people.You'll be central to supporting and embedding youth voice and participation across our services - helping young people shape the support they receive and ensuring their lived experiences influence local planning and service improvement.Key responsibilities
  • Deliver and coordinate youth engagement activities across the East Riding.
  • Champion the voice of children and young people in decision-making as part of our inclusive advocacy model.
  • Co-produce meaningful participation models, including:
  • Mind of My Own digital engagement
  • Children in Care Council and Care Leavers Forum
  • An expanding Independent Visitors Scheme
  • Partnerships with the voluntary sector
  • Work collaboratively with professionals, partners, and young people to deliver sustainable, impactful engagement initiatives.
Who We Are Looking ForWe are looking for someone who:
  • Has direct experience in front line childrens services or youth voice and engagement.
  • Have good working knowledge of childcare legislative framework, and understand restorative, relational, and strengths-based practice.
  • Can analyse and interpret childrens and young peoples lived experience to drive service improvement.
  • Is passionate about inclusion, participation, and co-production.
  • Demonstrate a high level of motivation and the ability to work independently and drive initiatives whilst working within timescales and with conflicting priorities
  • Has a degree in health, education, or social care or relevant experience.
  • Is confident, creative, organised, and committed to making a difference.
  • You will also be working with the teams across our service and therefore, it is essential that the post holder is able to work effectively with others with a flexible, relational and adaptable approach.
What We Offer
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • A supportive, inclusive team environment
  • A chance to shape the future of childrens services in East Riding
Be part of something bold and ambitious. If you are ready to inspire change, amplify young voices, and make a lasting impact we would love to hear from you.Join us and help us build services with children, not just for them.Job title Child Voice and Creative Engagement Officer Job Reference/Advert Number ERYC006223 Application closing date 07/09/2025 Location CYP Support and Safeguarding Salary Blank Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Blank Job category/type Social care, social work and youth work Attachments Blank Job descriptionAre you a creative and committed practitioner with a passion for championing youth voice and participation? Do you believe that children and young people should be at the heart of service design and decision-making? If so, this is your chance to join an innovative team that is driving real change across East Riding.As a GOOD rated authority by Ofsted, we place children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to deliver high-quality, relational, and restorative practice that makes a real difference in which children and young peoples voices are not only heard but acted upon.The RoleWe are excited to offer a unique opportunity within our Voices That Influence Team, part of the Participation, Innovation & Improvement Portfolio at East Riding of Yorkshire Council. This role will lead on the design, coordination, and delivery of inclusive, creative engagement opportunities for children and young people.You'll be central to supporting and embedding youth voice and participation across our services - helping young people shape the support they receive and ensuring their lived experiences influence local planning and service improvement.Key responsibilities
  • Deliver and coordinate youth engagement activities across the East Riding.
  • Champion the voice of children and young people in decision-making as part of our inclusive advocacy model.
  • Co-produce meaningful participation models, including:
  • Mind of My Own digital engagement
  • Children in Care Council and Care Leavers Forum
  • An expanding Independent Visitors Scheme
  • Partnerships with the voluntary sector
  • Work collaboratively with professionals, partners, and young people to deliver sustainable, impactful engagement initiatives.
Who We Are Looking ForWe are looking for someone who:
  • Has direct experience in front line childrens services or youth voice and engagement.
  • Have good working knowledge of childcare legislative framework, and understand restorative, relational, and strengths-based practice.
  • Can analyse and interpret childrens and young peoples lived experience to drive service improvement.
  • Is passionate about inclusion, participation, and co-production.
  • Demonstrate a high level of motivation and the ability to work independently and drive initiatives whilst working within timescales and with conflicting priorities
  • Has a degree in health, education, or social care or relevant experience.
  • Is confident, creative, organised, and committed to making a difference.
  • You will also be working with the teams across our service and therefore, it is essential that the post holder is able to work effectively with others with a flexible, relational and adaptable approach.
What We Offer
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • A supportive, inclusive team environment
  • A chance to shape the future of childrens services in East Riding
Be part of something bold and ambitious. If you are ready to inspire change, amplify young voices, and make a lasting impact we would love to hear from you.Join us and help us build services with children, not just for them.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council