Young people to help recruit public service staff

Young people across the county will be able to play a part in recruiting new employees for essential public services provided by Herefordshire Council and NHS Herefordshire.

The council’s youth services are offering young people the chance to be part of a young person’s recruitment panel. They will be provided with accredited training in a variety of skills, which will involve them in interviewing prospective new employees, most of which will be involved in health and social care.

Andy Preedy of Herefordshire Council said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to learn about the interview process. The skills they will develop will hold them in good stead when applying for work or for places at university”.

Any young person, aged 13 to 19, from across the county who is interested in getting involved can attend a meeting on Thursday 11 March at the Castle Green Training Centre, Hereford from 4.30pm until 8pm. Or they can contact Hugo Sugg on (01432) 383008 or hsugg@herefordshire.gov.uk