We are recruiting care experienced young people aged 18-25 to join our Peer Action Collective team of peer researchers who can contribute to our research and social action project aimed at understanding the care system and care experienced young people's involvement in peer violence.
We are recruiting two types of roles: Core PAC Leads (working 18 hours a week) and Flex PAC Leads (zero-hour contracts for more flexible work to suit you).
Pure Insight are the delivery partner for the Northwest on the PAC project, a YEF funded peer-research and social action project aiming to change the way that young people experience peer violence. We are co-led by lived experience of the care system and therefore all PAC Leads are required to be 18-25 years of age and have care, or edge-of-care (3+ years social worker involvement), experience. We kindly only ask for applicants with this experience as PAC Leads work as ‘peer’ researchers and social action workers and we need to make sure that everything we do is driven and co-produced by real lived expertise and understanding.
Roles and Responsibilities
Research
- Supporting in creating and designing of the research for Pure Insight
- Help delivering the research as an interviewer and researcher
- Assisting with administration and support of the project
Social Action
- Supporting in creating and designing social action projects to create change
- Understand and use findings of the research to inspire real world action
- Communicate and work with outside services to create positive change (Social Services, Local Authorities, Police, schools etc.)
Collaboration
- Working alongside PAC leads, Project Leads and further team to reach joint goals
- Being a punctual, responsible and professional member of the team working in line with the Worker Agreement.
- Championing and working in line with the Pure Insight values below
Development
- Attending training put on by external organisations and Pure Insight
- Working alongside Participation and Research Leads on your own personal development plan
- Building skills and experience to help support the project
Act as an advisory board for future PAC plans
This is a guide and not a comprehensive list; you may have additional roles and responsibilities as and when available.
What do we need from you?
- An interest in stopping peer (youth) violence
- An interest in helping other care experienced young people by taking part in this programme
- Curiosity and a non-judgemental nature
- A willingness to learn new skills
- Punctual, a good attender and able work well with others
- Keen to develop as a person and help us to help you work towards your goals
What do I get?
- We’ll give you work experience in all the above areas
- We’ll support your development into other areas related to the work we’re doing once you’ve completed basic training and induction
- You’ll get great experience from a recognised regional charity to put on your CV
- You’ll meet new people, and learn how to work well with others
- You’ll contribute to an important piece of research and help make things better for young people in care and care leavers.
To apply please email pacjobs@pure-insight.org.uk to request an application form. If you wish to speak to us informally or have any questions about the job before applying, please send us an email and Harriet will email you back and can organise a time to have a conversation if you would like.
The minimum and maximum salaries outlined above are based on minimum being the Flex zero hour contract, and maximum being the Core 18 hour a week role for a year. However, our payment structure is detailed below:Core PAC Leads are paid at £13.45 per hour/ 18 hours per week. Flex Pac Leads work on a ‘zero hours’ contract paid at £13.45 per hour (including added ‘holiday allowance’ on your wages your total pay is £15.07 per hour)This may affect benefits, so we’ll do a benefit check with you before you start so that you’re confident it’s right for you. You can check yourself here: Turn2us Benefits Calculator
