As experts by experience, members of the Young People Advisory Board play a real role in shaping the future of children’s social work in England. By sharing your insights and experiences, you help influence how Frontline works, how professionals are trained to support children at risk of harm, and how positive change happens across the wider sector.
The board meets regularly throughout the year. Meetings are a space to:
Terms last two years, and members may serve more than one term. After this, we encourage members to stay connected and continue to contribute through our wider work with young people.
The role is voluntary, but Frontline covers necessary expenses such as travel, food and accommodation. Across the year, there are additional opportunities to contribute to projects — some of which may be paid.
Many members also work as care-experienced assessors from October to May, interviewing applicants for Frontline’s Approach Social Work programme alongside experienced social workers.
We welcome applications from care-experienced young people aged 18–25 who want to use their experiences to help shape a better future for children and young people.
We particularly welcome applications from young people from racialised minority groups, those who identify as LGBTQIA+, and young people with a disability.
To join the board complete the short application form below. You will be contacted by the Youth Engagement Manager for an initial conversation to learn more about the role.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal online interview with the Youth Engagement Manager and Fellowship and Engagement Lead.
Successful applicants will join the board for an initial two-year term (depending on age at joining).
1. Fill out the application form below and answer these three questions
(up to 400 words)
Alternatively, you can submit a video (less than two minutes) answering these questions.
2. Provide a supporting statement
Ask your social worker or carer to provide a brief statement explaining:
If you’re unable to provide this statement, please don’t worry. Please provide a brief explanation about why you are unable to and we can discuss further during our chat.
3. We’ll get in touch
If you have any questions, please get in touch.