Care Leaver Ambassador

Job DescriptionSalary: £27,053 - £30,428 per annum (pro rata - only if part time)Grade C12 Months Fixed Term Contract 37 Hours per Week Job ShareAre you a care leaver who wants to make a real difference for others who have been in care? If so, we want you to join us as a Care Leaver Ambassador in Thurrock. This is your chance to use your experiences to help improve services and make a positive difference for care leavers. You'll play an important role in making sure the voices of young people with care experience are heard and that their needs are met. You'll be working with professionals who really care and are dedicated to making life better for those in care and care leavers, and your opinions will be important in helping us get things right.This role is a paid role and is flexible and we are open to a job share for 2-3 young people so we're open to different views and contributions. If you're a Thurrock care leaver, aged 18 to 25, and excited about working with others on meaningful projects and better outcomes this could be just the opportunity you're looking for. You'll be based at the civic offices, working closely with senior managers and will link with our Children Looked After and Care Leavers, and you'll also get to connect with Ambassadors from other areas and take part in care leaver events. We are here to help you grow your confidence and skills, with support from your peers and professionals. The hours are flexible, with some after-hours and occasional weekend commitments. If you're ready to make a difference, apply now and help us shape a brighter future for care leavers in Thurrock!A Basic DBS check is required for this role. Please contact Janet Simon or Ruth Murdock via [email protected] if you would like more information or if you have any queries about the post or interview arrangements. Closing DatesInternal and External: 29th September 2024Interviews will be held on Thursday 10th October 2024 To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:Download JDIf you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error pageAbout UsWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough. Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council Equality, Diversity & InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council