Experts by Experience
“Just actively listen and find a route for the individual young person to be heard and make a difference. Help us find our voice”
- R, young person
Experts by Experience is Children’s Hearings Scotland’s national participation group, for children and young people, aged 14-25, with current or recent lived experience of the hearings system.
Applications for our most recent recruitment drive are now closed. But we'd love to hear from you if you're interested in joining. Please contact chsparticipation@chs.gov.scot or text/WhatsApp 07785 913520.
What is Experts by Experience?
The group meets four times a year (roughly every three months) and Experts will receive a daily rate of £180. These are informal development meetings where you can help to shape our work by sharing your views and ideas, make decisions on what matters to the group and learn new skills.
There will also be other opportunities you can get involved in throughout the year. Some of these opportunities may need extra time and you might have to read or prepare things in advance. For these types of opportunities, you can receive additional payment.
You don’t need to have any specific skills or knowledge to apply – your passion and experience is enough! The group is fully supported by staff members of the Participation Team at CHS.
- Opportunity to have your voice heard and make a difference
- Influence the work of CHS and improve outcomes for children and young people
- Meet new friends and develop confidence
- Training opportunities to learn new skills
- Fairly remunerated for your time and expertise
Applications for our most recent recruitment drive are now closed. But we'd love to hear from you if you're interested in joining or learning more!
If you have any questions, or would like to chat with one of the Participation team please contact:
Email: chsparticipation@chs.gov.scot
Text/WhatsApp: 07785 913520
