CIC Youth Voice Group and Care Leavers Council
The Participation and Engagement Service currently leads on the CIC Youth Voice Group and Care Leavers Council.
These groups are made up of young people who have all been in care, have had different experiences and would like to make a change.
They meet at least once a month. The aim is to make sure that the views and ideas of children and young people are listened to by those making decisions about them.
They are involved in projects that make a difference for young people who are looked after. It gives them the chance to meet new people and have their voice heard.
The groups contribute to the recruitment, training and selection of professionals. They are also trained to inspect the different departments in Children’s Services.
How can I get involved?
If you are interested in joining any of the care councils, email juliesmith1@wirral.gov.uk
Read about the benefits of joining
The aims and objectives
- To be able to share our views, opinions and ideas to the Director of Children and Young People’s Department and the Lead Members at Wirral Council
- To make sure the groups are recognised by all departments, services and teams at Wirral Council and ensure that they are committed to listening to and resourcing them
- Make sure all children in care and care leavers are listened to, and that they have a voice
- Have meetings with key people, which includes Head of Departments and Service Leads, who will work alongside the groups when making decisions
- To meet with children in care and other care leavers to discuss their views and opinions, and to consider further actions to be taken when required
- To make sure children in care and care leavers are consulted regarding information provided, including rights and entitlements
- To promote investigation of any issues that are identified and report concerns to any appropriate committee of trusted members. All issues to be followed up and dealt with within a reasonable time, and updates to be provided when necessary
- To be consulted and involved in both the review and the writing of the Children and Young People’s Plan