Volunteers sought to serve on Highland Children’s Panel Advisory Committee
The Highland Children’s Panel Advisory Committees (CPAC) is currently seeking applications from local people who may be interested in joining the Committee on a voluntary basis. Whilst this is not a paid position, travel and other expenses will be met in accordance with national guidelines.
The CPAC has a key role to play in the operation of Scotland’s Children’s Hearings system, which relies on the commitment of volunteers – such as CPAC members – in helping to support vulnerable children and young people under 16 who are in need of care and protection and/or who have offended.
The CPAC acts on behalf of The Highland Council in recommending panel members for appointment, assessing and monitoring panel members’ performance and advising Scottish Ministers on matters relating to the general administration of the Highland Children’s Panel.
No formal qualifications are required. However, some experience of performance monitoring and interviewing techniques, together with a knowledge of the Children’s Hearings system would be an advantage. Full training is provided and opportunities will be provided for further personal development during your period of service.
We wish to attract applications from as wide a field as possible and thus, would welcome applications from individuals from all sections of society and particularly those from under-represented groups who believe they could contribute to the work of the Children’s Hearings system in The Highland Council area.
For more about the work of the CPAC and how to apply, those interested should contact Jane Maclennan, Clerk to the Highland Children’s Panel Advisory Committee, Chief Executive’s Office, Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness Tel (01463) 702132.
The closing date for applications is 2 November 2011.