Young Carers' Support Officer
Salary: £22,018.26 (FTE £27,155.85)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
Location: Hybrid (Bath office and remote working)
Closing date: 25 September 2024
Interview date: To be confirmed
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Young Carers’ Support Officer to join our team at The Carers’ Centre.
The successful candidate will support young carers through every stage of their journey with us, from registration through to wellbeing activities, assessments, and follow-up support.
Key responsibilities include providing holistic needs assessments, organising wellbeing activities, collaborating with our Digital and Participation teams, and raising awareness about young carers in the community.
The role requires proactive engagement with young carers, professionals, and stakeholders to enhance support and ensure the voices of young carers are heard.
About you
You have experience working with children and young people, in both a one-to-one setting and group work. As an organised and dedicated individual, You are confident in planning and delivering creative youth work sessions, especially those focusing on mental health and wellbeing.
You also have a good understanding of the needs and challenges faced by young carers. You are skilled in managing projects within a budget, maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, young carers and volunteers across various settings.
About us
The Carers’ Centre is a local independent charity with a big vision! We want to live in a community where unpaid carers are fully recognised, valued and supported. By joining The Carers’ Centre, you are joining a team dedicated to helping families across Bath and North East Somerset when they need us most.
We provide trusted information, advice and support to unpaid carers of all ages, enabling them to maintain or improve their health and wellbeing, stay in control of their caring role and get connected with others in a similar situation to them. In addition, we work with the wider community to improve recognition and support for unpaid carers.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check and at least two independent references.
We are committed to providing services that embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity.
Why join us?
- 5% pension contribution after the probationary period.
- Family-friendly policies.
- Generous sickness pay.
- 23 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- Additional days leave each year for five years.
- Be part of a friendly team, who always look out for each other.
- Experience a strong collaborative approach to work.
- Flexible working between our Bath office and remotely.
- Access free parking at the office, with beautiful grounds in which to work.
- Utilise a large suite of digital tools to support staff to do their jobs
- Get a great range of discounts through the CarerSmart scheme.
- Know you will make a difference to vulnerable people every day.
- We aim to encourage a culture where everyone’s unique value is recognised.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, read the documents below and send your Application Form to: recruitment@banescarerscentre.org.uk
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Why we're here
Looking after someone due to old age, illness, disability, mental health difficulties or an addiction can be very rewarding, but can also take a toll on someone's wellbeing.
The Carers' Centre provide a lifeline for the friends and families helping their loved ones get the best out of life.
We offer opportunities to help carers focus on their health and wellbeing, connect them to others in a similar situation and to help them navigate the challenges of caring.