Lived experience representatives needed: KCC Adult Social Care and Health Assurance Board - voluntary roles
These important roles are for:
- People with lived experience of drawing on adult social care for themselves
- Unpaid carers who look after another adult
We are currently looking for Lived Experience Representatives for our Adult Social Care and Health Assurance Board to bring the voices of people that draw on care and support to the table. We are committed to ensuring that people with lived experience are directly involved in shaping the future of services. Involving people who have first-hand experiences ensures that the needs of the people we serve are better understood and reflected in decision-making.
If you are someone that already works in adult social care – please do share this opportunity with all your relevant contacts and through your networks.
About the Assurance Board
The Adult Social Care and Health Assurance Board plays a key role in overseeing the quality, performance, and effectiveness of adult social care in Kent. By bringing in the voices of people with diverse experiences, we can ensure that services are more responsive, inclusive and fit for purpose.
About the role
As a Lived Experience Representative, you will help to ensure that the views and concerns of people that draw on care and support and unpaid (family) carers are central to the decisions made by the Assurance Board. This voluntary role offers an exciting opportunity to influence and improve services of those who depend on Kent's adult social care services.
Your time will be reimbursed, and reasonable expenses covered and will be discussed before appointment.
Location: Maidstone at times, with flexibility for online participation
Role duration: Non-employee voluntary post for an initial 18-month period.
How to apply
This role is part of our recruitment initiative for multiple representatives to be part of the assurance board. The closing date for applications is 17 November 2024, with interviews taking place during the week starting 18 November 2024. The next board meeting is scheduled for 4 December 2024, and applicants must be available by this date. If you need any adjustments made or have specific communication requirements to help you take part in the application or interview process, please contact us.
Please note that this is non-employee voluntary agreement that offers reimbursement for time and expenses and (i.e. not a formal salary or contract of employment).
Please read the role description and advert. Or for an initial discussion, please contact Bharathy.maheswaran@kent.gov.uk. Alternative formats are available on request via the same contact email address.