Job summary We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Co-Production and Lived Experience Development worker to join us for an exciting new opportunity within our Solar service for children and young people. This new project will create, implement and support a range of co-production and lived experience opportunities for service users: children and young people, as well as their families/carers. We are looking for someone who has substantial experience of working with children and young people, their families/carers, developing and maintaining co-production-based activities and projects. The successful candidate should have extensive experience of working with children and young people, families/carers, ideally within mental health services, engaging individuals and groups in co-production, engagement and lived experience opportunities. Main duties of the job The role will involve scoping out provision of children and young people's mental health services in Solihull, and working with clinicians and leads to identify co-production and lived experience opportunities. It will include supporting the creation of project plans, direct engagement work with individuals and groups, holding and attending meetings and events, and mapping out a full suite of co-production and lived experience opportunities across the Solar service. The role will involve identifying, recruiting, onboarding, training and developing individuals and groups to be involved in meaningful, tangible and rewarding co-production opportunities, and fostering an inclusive and accessible culture where children, young people and their families/carers are firmly seen and recognised as equal partners in the co-design, co-production and (where possible) co-production of mental health services. The role will involve developing opportunities and exploring co-production transition pathways from children to young people to adults. About us Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation. Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 436-7058863 Job locations Bishop Wilson Solihull B37 7TR Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full breakdown of the role requirements and main responsibilities. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK) Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full breakdown of the role requirements and main responsibilities. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK) Person Specification Education Essential GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths Education Essential oDegree or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study or employment in learning and development field Experience Essential oExperience of communicating with patients/service users and carers, particularly children, young people, parents/carers Experience Essential Significant experience of co-design, co-production work with children, young people, families/carers, ideally within a mental health setting Experience Essential oBroad range of knowledge and experience of providing learning and development to service users, families, carers, clinical and non-clinical staff Knowledge Essential oWorking knowledge and competence in all aspects of Microsoft Office Personal Qualities Essential Excellent time management, organisation and planning skills Experience Essential Significant experience of building successful relationships, communicating effectively with a wide range of audiences Knowledge Essential Excellent knowledge of the barriers faced by children and young people with mental health difficulties and accessing services Knowledge Desirable Personal, lived/living experience of mental illness Personal qualities Essential Assertive, self-confident and self-motivated Person Specification Education Essential GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths Education Essential oDegree or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study or employment in learning and development field Experience Essential oExperience of communicating with patients/service users and carers, particularly children, young people, parents/carers Experience Essential Significant experience of co-design, co-production work with children, young people, families/carers, ideally within a mental health setting Experience Essential oBroad range of knowledge and experience of providing learning and development to service users, families, carers, clinical and non-clinical staff Knowledge Essential oWorking knowledge and competence in all aspects of Microsoft Office Personal Qualities Essential Excellent time management, organisation and planning skills Experience Essential Significant experience of building successful relationships, communicating effectively with a wide range of audiences Knowledge Essential Excellent knowledge of the barriers faced by children and young people with mental health difficulties and accessing services Knowledge Desirable Personal, lived/living experience of mental illness Personal qualities Essential Assertive, self-confident and self-motivated Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Bishop Wilson Solihull B37 7TR Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)