Quality Assurance Lived Experience Adviser (Zero Hours)

Quality Assurance Lived Experience Adviser (Zero Hours)

Posted 2 days ago by Dorset Council UK

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Dorchester, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Quality Assurance Lived Experience Adviser will advocate for the integration of lived experiences into adult social care services. This role involves promoting co-production, representing service users in strategic discussions, and advising on service enhancements based on real-life insights. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure inclusive engagement and effective policy development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Promote and embed the voice of lived experience across the directorate.
  • Support recruitment to lived experience and co-production networks.
  • Attend Quality Assurance Board meetings and advocate for service users.
  • Collaborate with practitioners and senior leaders to co-design policies and strategies.
  • Develop inclusive engagement approaches for underrepresented communities.

Key Skills:

  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and influence at all levels.
  • Experience in local authority or lived experience forums is desirable.
  • Hybrid working capability and willingness to travel.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Dorchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are seeking a passionate advocate to ensure the voice of lived experience shapes adult social care services. As QA Lived Experience Adviser, you will champion co-production, represent lived experience in strategic meetings, and advise on service improvements informed by real-life perspectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Promote and embed the voice of lived experience across the directorate.
  • Support recruitment to lived experience and co-production networks.
  • Attend Quality Assurance Board meetings and advocate for service users.
  • Collaborate with practitioners and senior leaders to co-design policies and strategies.
  • Develop inclusive engagement approaches for underrepresented communities.

About You

  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and influence at all levels.
  • Experience in local authority or lived experience forums is desirable.
  • Hybrid working capability and willingness to travel.

Apply now to help shape services that truly reflect the voices of those who use them. Contact pahcentralisedrecruitment@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk for further information in this role.