Staff

Commentary

Staff support and contribute to the development of practice and policy on the active involvement of children and young people in decision-making. Many will need only to appreciate the benefits to support change, though some may be reluctant to share power. Recruitment and selection, induction, supervision and appraisal are all important ways to help bring about change in an organisation. Having dedicated and accountable staff to implement the active involvement strategy is vital, combining direct work skills with children and young people with strategic impact. These posts will need to be resourced adequately. Children and young people will take an increasing role in recruitment and induction processes.

Indicators

Emerging

5.1 - Relevant job descriptions specify skills and commitment to active involvement

5.2 - Children and young people contribute to the recruitment and selection and induction of key staff

5.3 - Supervision and appraisal of relevant staff include reviewing their contribution to enabling the effective influence of children and young people on the organisation

Established

5.4 - Recruitment information and induction of all staff and managers identify the importance of the voice and influence of children and young people for the organisation

5.5 - Young people are volunteers or employed in the organisation, for example as trainers, researchers or mentors

Advanced

5.6 - Children and young people take an active part in the recruitment, selection and induction of a range of staff and managers across the organisation or partnerships

5.7 - Children and young people take an active part in the induction of elected members or trustees