West Sussex Parent Carer Forum (WSPCF) is an independent organisation for the parent carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). We support parent carers by providing information, signposting, and training that equips them in their lifelong caring role and empowers them to participate in shaping services for their children and young people. WSPCF is hosted by local Sussex based charity Amaze.
This is a great opportunity for a proactive and passionate person who is committed to collaborating with education, health and care partners, to strengthen co‑production and drive service and system change in West Sussex. You will be an excellent, persuasive communicator and have had demonstrable success at partnership working.
You will be confident in strategic leadership, skilled at amplifying parent carer voice and knowledgeable and organised in managing a wide brief which includes overseeing delivery. You will lead a dedicated team motivated by improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND and be supported by Amaze’s hosting model.
This is a part‑time, flexible, hybrid role where lived experience really matters.
We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve.
* We want to employ staff who have lived experience of disability themselves and/or as a parent/carer of a child, young person or adult with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), and have an excellent understanding of the issues faced by SEND families
* We particularly welcome applicants from Black Asian and minoritised ethnic communities.
To support your application, please read:
* West Sussex Parent Carer Forum (WSPCF) Strategic Lead Job Description
* More about WSPCF and our work
* Guide to writing cover letter
* Benefits Policy
* Terms and conditions
To apply
* The closing date for applications is 11.59pm Monday 22nd June 2026
* The provisional dates for interviews is Monday 6th July 2026
* Upload your CV and cover letter here