Care Experienced Ambassador

Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

An Exciting Opportunity!

We are very excited to be recruiting for a brand new post – Care Experienced Ambassador - to work with the Employment and Skills Service, supporting more young people who are care experienced to get ready for and take up opportunities in education, employment and training.

We believe that EVERY young person should get the support they need to overcome barriers, build confidence and aspire high and we’re looking for someone to help us achieve this.

About the Post

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent  Employment & Skills team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities. 

• We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.

• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.

• If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.

• We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.

• There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About You

This post is for young people who are care experienced in Barnsley, and is funded until 31st March 2027.

As a Care Experienced Ambassador, you’ll use your lived experience to help Barnsley Council improve the support the Employment and Skills Services provides to children in care and care leavers. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and learning providers to help shape decisions and make sure young people’s voices are heard at every level.

You won’t just sit in meetings—you’ll be out there driving change, inspiring others, and putting your ideas into action.

• Work with groups like Care4Us and the Care Leavers Council, making sure young people’s views about education, employment and training lead to real improvements.

• Attend important meetings—including the Corporate Parenting Board—and present your ideas and findings to senior leaders, directors, and councillors.

• Work with us to help employers to understand the needs to young people who are care experienced and shape their work experience and other opportunities

• Promote the work of care experienced young people using social media, events, and creative campaigns.

• Support recruitment interviews for Employment and Skills staff—helping choose the people who support your community.

• Co‑design and deliver training for new staff

• Take part in career fairs and activities that inspire others to work in children’s services.

• Share your insight and advice on new service developments.

• Design and deliver activities for Care Leavers to support their entry into education, employment and training

This is a role where your voice genuinely matters.

We are Looking For Someone Who Is

• Care experienced and was looked after by Barnsley Council.

• Passionate about supporting children in care and care leavers into education, employment and training

• Confident (or willing to grow!) in speaking up and sharing ideas.

• Able to work with others, communicate clearly, and use social media effectively.

• Positive, motivated, and ready to help shape change across the council.

No formal experience is needed—just your voice, your story, and your commitment to making things better.

Why This Role Matters

Care experienced young people know better than anyone what works and what needs to change. Your insight can help improve services for hundreds of young people in Barnsley.

This is your chance to:
⭐ Influence decision‑makers
⭐ Build your confidence
⭐ Gain valuable skills for future careers
⭐ Make a lasting difference

Ready To Apply?

We’d love to hear from you!

If you want to chat about the role before applying, or need help with your application, just get in touch—we’re here to support you every step of the way.