Location: Kendal
Contract Type: Fixed Term – 24 months from appointment
About this opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated and highly organised Participation Officer to play a pivotal role in the implementation and coordination of the UNICEF Child Friendly Cities Initiative | Child-Friendly Cities Initiative This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team working to make Westmorland & Furness more inclusive, accessible, and responsive to children’s needs and rights.
As the Participation Officer, you will be instrumental in engaging with children, young people, local stakeholders, and community groups to ensure their voices and needs are central to the development of policies and programmes.
Who we are looking for…
A key responsibility of the role is to lead the coordination and implementation of the UNICEF Child Friendly Cities Initiative across various levels of the Council and its Communities. Along with facilitating the consultation and engagement of children and young people, ensuring their views are heard and integrated into the initiative.
Key Requirements
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below documents:
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact: Susan Hodkin Partnership &Improvement Manager
susan.hodkin@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Application and Interview information
Closing date:
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role.
