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Person specification

Essential

Public Health Wales wants to make sure that children and young people’s rights are built into our long-term plans and the way we work. In your view, what does it mean for an organisation like Public Health Wales to take children and young people’s rights seriously? Can you share one or two ideas about how we could include young people’s voices in our long-term plans and decisions? You might want to draw on your own experiences, things you’ve seen work well, or ideas you think could make a difference.
Children and young people face different health challenges now than in the past, and these may change in the future. What do you think are the biggest health or wellbeing challenges facing children and young people today, or over the next 10–20 years? Why do you think these issues are important, and how could organisations like Public Health Wales help address them?
Ability to engage confidently with other young people, professionals and partners.
Strong communication skills, including listening, sharing views and representing others’ perspectives.
Experience (formal or informal) of working with or supporting young people, youth groups, community groups, or similar.
Ability to contribute ideas and co produce workshops, activities or campaigns.
Confidence to contribute in meetings, including with senior leaders.
Genuine interest in public health, children’s rights and improving outcomes for young people.
Proactive, enthusiastic and willing to get involved.
Able to work respectfully and collaboratively with a wide range of people.
Able to manage time effectively. Demonstrates empathy, kindness and professionalism.
Demonstrates empathy, kindness and professionalism.
Commitment to promoting respectful behaviour and understanding boundaries (including zero tolerance of hate speech or prejudice).
Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and professional conduct.
Willingness to work in line with Public Health Wales values.

Desirable

Welsh Language Skills are desirable at levels 1 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Consultant for Young People’s Engagement

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