Expert by Experience

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Nonprofit & Charity
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Lived experience of eating disorders Communication skills Teamwork Empathy Respect for diverse viewpoints Ability to contribute ideas Self-care awareness Openness to feedback

FULL DESCRIPTION

Make a difference as an Expert by experience

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking individuals with lived experience of eating disorders, using eating disorder services, or supporting someone with an eating disorder to become Experts by Experience (EBE). EBEs contribute to co-production projects to ensure service users', carers', and families' voices are heard.

What is an expert by experience?

As an expert by experience (EBE), you bring your own, unique lived experience of eating disorders, using eating disorder services, or supporting someone with an eating disorder to contribute towards a co-production project to ensure the voices of service users, carers & families are heard.

One of my favourite things about this role, besides knowing that it will help people, is the sense of community created and the platform for our voices to be heard. I felt so empowered sharing my story and hearing my fellow volunteers share theirs. It was a privilege to be so trusted. This experience helped us all to feel that we have never been and never will be alone.

Responsibilities

  • Use lived experience in a positive way to make positive changes
  • Contribute ideas, suggestions & actively take part in decision making
  • Be mindful and respectful of other people’s experiences and viewpoints, recognising that each panel member’s experience is valid and welcomed
  • Complete any allocated tasks, including reading necessary information, and contribute to group actions
  • Ensure communication is honest and open
  • Challenge assertively and respectfully where appropriate, being mindful and considerate of other people’s feelings
  • Ensure that you uphold principles of equality, diversity and being inclusive
  • Asking for help if required and seeking support to ensure your wellbeing from appropriate [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] members of staff

Benefits of being an EBE

  • Training sessions delivered by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] on becoming a panel member
  • A chance to make a real positive difference in the lives of others living with eating disorders
  • Regular meetings & ongoing clinical support
  • Opportunities for training and development, to improve/develop new skills
  • Opportunities to meet and network with other people with lived experience of eating disorders
  • Payment for the time you contribute towards taking part in a panel

Current opportunities

More details on specific opportunities may be available on the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website.

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