Children’s Hearings Scotland have launched a national campaign to recruit over 500 new volunteer Children’s Panel Members to play a crucial role in supporting infants, children and young people.
In Ayrshire, Children’s Hearings Scotland are looking to recruit 45 new Panel Members.
This new campaign aims to attract a diverse range of applicants, with an emphasis on recruiting more men and young people.
Children’s Hearings Scotland National Convener and Chief Executive, Boyd McAdam, said, “We are a listening organisation. What we are hearing loud and clear from children and young people attending hearings is that they want to see more diversity on the national Children’s Panel.
“We know that there are some common misconceptions about being a Panel Member, such as ‘you need a law degree’ or ‘you have to have worked in children’s services’. Neither of these is the case. You need qualities like empathy, compassion and the ability to listen."
Applications close midnight on 17th September 2019.
To find out more about the role and what’s involved visit: www.childrenspanelscotland.org
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