What is a Children's Rights Worker?
The service aims to promote the rights of Looked after children and young people, through providing independent rights, advocacy and Independent visitors in accordance with national standards.
Our objectives
- To ensure that children and young people are supported to be heard and can contribute to decision making that effects their lives.
- To enable children and young people to gain access to services they are in need of and are entitled to.
- To ensure children and young people are informed of their rights under the Children's Act 1989 and 2004 and the UN Convention on the rights of the child.
- To highlight issues of policy and practice to the various departments and agencies in Oldham, which provide services to children and young people.
- To provide advice and support to individual children and young people who require it in line with best practice and care Matters white paper ( June 2007).
The worker will respect the confidentiality and individuality of children/young people who use the service and offer independent and un biased advice, support and advocacy.
If you would like to speak to a Children's Rights Worker please ring 0800 027 4431 or text 077144 12370