Moray Children's Panel Advisory Committee Vacancies
Date Added - 08/01/09
Moray Children’s Panel Advisory Committees (CPAC) are currently seeking applications from local people in the local authority area who may be interested in joining the committees on a voluntary basis.
The CPAC have a key role to play in the operation of Scotland’s unique 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.
You will find the position both stimulating and rewarding. The CPAC act on behalf of the local authority in recommending panel members for appointment, assessing and monitoring panel members’ performance and advising Scottish Ministers on matters relating to the general administration of Children’s Panels.
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 you will be given opportunities for further personal development during your period of service, which initially will be for three years.
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.
If you are interested and would like to find out more about the work of the CPAC and how to apply, please contact Cynthia Carswell, Clerk to your local Children’s Panel Advisory Committee (CPAC) at:-
Legal & Committee Services, The Moray Council, High Street, Elgin IV30 1BX Tel No 01343 563014 or the details can be found at www.chscotland.gov.uk
The closing date for application forms is 4pm on Friday 6th February 2009.
