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Peer Service Designers
We’re recruiting young people aged 16-24 living in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly or Torfaen to join us as Peer Service Designers.
Project Evaluator
We are on the lookout for a skilled evaluator to partner with us on the evaluation of our ambitious five-year project.
Peer Service Designers
About the role
In the first year of our project, Mind Our Future Gwent (MoFG) researched young people’s experiences of mental health services in Gwent.
10 peer researchers were employed to help speak to their peers, analyse data, pick out key themes, and write a report to share our findings. Our Discovery Report was published in October 2023, and included 7 key insights which we’d like to take forward in the next stage of the project.
We’re looking for young people to join the group to help take the project forward over the next year.
Peer Service Designers will be at the forefront of the MoFG project’s evolution, transforming insights from our research phase into tangible solutions.
Tasks may include:
Researching the needs of young people in your communities, based on the Discovery Report
Actively participating in focus groups, mind mapping sessions, and workshops with your peers, colleagues, and stakeholders
Networking with young people and professionals who work with them in your communities
Developing prototypes with the support of fellow peer service designers and staff
Attending youth residentials and in-person meet-ups
What’s in it for young people?
Boost confidence by sharing your voice and ideas in a safe space
Influence positive change in communities across Gwent
Part-time job, with virtual and in-person meetings (usually between Monday and Wednesday from 3pm and 6pm)
Access to relevant training opportunities to enhance your skills and CV
Supportive staff who want to see you thrive
Approximately 10 hours per month at the Real Living Wage rate (£12 per hour)
Application Process
Young people can apply using this form.
The deadline for applications is 18th March 2024.
Successful candidates will be invited to interviews held on Zoom on 2nd, 3rd or 11th of April.
Project Evaluator
About the role
Are you an experienced evaluator passionate about making a positive impact on the mental health of young people?
Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and led by ProMo Cymru and Newport Mind, Mind Our Future Gwent is entering its second year in 2024 with a vision to design innovative solutions for mental health challenges among young people in Gwent.
The project focuses on identifying service gaps, building on successful initiatives, and developing new approaches to support youth mental health.
Evaluation Objectives
Guide our staff team in selecting the best evaluation approaches
Assist in developing internal evaluation documents to ensure comprehensive data collection
Define measurable outcomes to evidence project success
Support the compilation of case studies and monitoring reports
Evaluate the project holistically and produce a final report by October 2027
Submitting your proposal
We have allocated a budget of £5,000 per year for years 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Applications for this position close on 18th March 2023.
For full details on this opportunity, read the full brief.
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Keep in touch!
Email Address
info@mindourfuturegwent.co.uk
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