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We have a great opportunity for a Young Expert to join our Children’s Social Care team on a casual basis.
In order to apply for this role you should be a care‑experienced young person who is currently within the care of Bracknell Forest. You must be proactive and prepared to get to meetings and events on time.
About You
You will have good written and verbal communication skills in English, knowledge and experience of using a computer and be able to work with other young experts in a team. Good organisational skills are a must.
Children and young people have a right to be heard. You will play an important part in making sure that our work focuses on listening to and acting on what local children and young people say is important to them.
Due to the multi‑agency nature of the team and work, we must often adapt the way we work to keep up with demand and respond to changes. As a whole team we work collaboratively to meet challenges; all members of the team are encouraged to be a part of identifying and testing solutions, and having an ability to quickly adapt to change is vital.
About the Team
The Young Experts programme is a unique opportunity where care‑experienced people get to work within Bracknell Forest Council’s Childrens Social Care team to help design plans and services for children and young people, to ensure our services are making a difference to the lives of local children and young people whilst gaining valuable skills for the future.
Key Responsibilities
* Help colleagues by looking at and giving feedback on the quality of certain services that Bracknell Forest Council uses.
* Provide feedback on council plans and strategies by reviewing existing work and suggesting improvements.
* Assist in the hiring of new staff by being part of interview panels and sharing your thoughts on the candidates.
* Help interview organisations that want to provide local services to young people before they are hired.
* Ensure the services we provide are young‑person friendly.
* Generate ideas for how to improve the way professionals like social workers and other colleagues work with young people in the area so that it’s more children‑ and young‑person‑friendly.
* Bring your own ideas; if you think any area of work or project has been missed, let us know in your application.
Our Benefits
* Valuable experience and skills for your CV – Including decision making, communication and team working.
* Professional training and supervision.
* Opportunity to work with experienced staff who will act as a mentor / buddy.
* Be a key part of a council team which is responsible for a range of important local services.
* Understanding of issues affecting local children and young people and the opportunity to directly influence decision‑making.
Our Values
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.
Interview Date
Interviews will be held on 11th December.
Interview Method
Interviews will be conducted in person, giving candidates an opportunity to meet the team and experience our work environment.
AI Prohibition
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview; any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Julia Mackenzie, Children’s Social Work Academy Manager
Phone number: 01344 351317
Security Checks
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre‑employment checks process.
Location and Eligibility
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case‑by‑case basis.
Agency Recruitment
No agencies please.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to Apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.
Contract Details
Contract: Casual
Working Pattern: Flexible Hours
Hours: Casual hours.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 01/12/2025 at 23:59
Reference: People/25/325662
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