Young Carers Support Worker

Young Carers Support worker

Role Description

Position: Young Carers Support Worker

Salary: £21,715

Hours: 12

Reports To: Team Leader

Area: Derbyshire

Base: 3 Park Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3EF.

Contract Length: 18 months with potential extension

Overall Objective: To provide a confidential service, offering support, signposting and information. Identifying and working with Young Carers and their families to assess their needs and provide appropriate support, such as 1:1, groups, workshops and social activities.

Main Responsibilities:

• To work with families and Young Carers to assess their needs and organise or provide appropriate support which may include advocacy.
• To complete assessments with the Young Carer and family to determine support required
• To regularly obtain feedback from Young Carers and families to inform service development
• To build a support plan for each young carer with clear actions and timescales
• To evaluate progress towards support plan outcomes with each young carer
• To provide or arrange social opportunities/activities and groups for Young Carers as appropriate within a flexible working arrangement. Working outside of office hours as needed.
• To form close links and partnership working relationships with services and organisations within Derbyshire for the benefit of Young Carers and their families.
• Occasionally, to provide presentations and training relating to awareness of Carers and their needs, as appropriate.
• To maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in local and national Carers’ Strategy, Social Care and Health sectors and the wider community: their relevance for Carers and apply this knowledge in delivering services to Young Carers and their families.
• To maintain records, collect statistical data, provide reports and store and share information in accordance with requirements of the post, Derbyshire Carers policies and protocols and the Data Protection Act.
• To participate in team meetings, team building, training activities and appraisal to enhance personal and professional development.
• To prepare for and participate in regular supervision meetings and seek additional supervision, as appropriate.
• To work to Action Plans with timescales and monitoring systems, as identified by Service Managers.
• To work with Health and Safety Law and organisational policies and procedures, as integral to safe practice in the service provided to Carers.
• To support volunteers and sessional workers within agreed procedures.
• To take an empowerment approach in working with Carers using the service.
• To undertake other reasonable duties associated to the role. In addition to your normal duties, due to the fact that DCA is a small organisation, you will be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Charity may reasonably require.

Job descriptions may be reviewed from time to time to take into account the changing circumstances and developments of the Charity, following discussion with the post holder

Young Carers Support worker

Person Specification:

[List the skills, qualifications, personal qualities and additional requirements necessary for the role. These can be defined as either ‘essential’ or ‘desirable’.]

Attributes

E/D

General

Essential

• Substantial youth work experience
• Project development experience
• Working with young people from diverse and often difficult backgrounds
• Resource management
• Partnership working with a range of organisations
• An understanding of young people at transition stages & the interface with school systems, health issues & family relationships
• A commitment to equal opportunities, and a sensitivity to the needs of children and young people from diverse background
• Safeguarding knowledge
• Understanding of the issues facing Young Carers and the impact of a caring role

Desirable

• Understanding of government legislation and policies concerning Young Carers and their families
• Experience of support work

Qualifications and Training

• A range of GCSEs A* to G or equivalent
• Educated to degree Level or equivalent
• Relevant professional qualifications, Higher Education/Degree Level
• A recognised youth-work qualification or equivalent (desirable)

Experience

• 2+ years' experience in social care or education

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Communication skills
• Time management skills
• The ability to work independently
• Competent IT skills
• Flexibility

Personal Qualities

• A helpful and friendly approach, Ability to demonstrate empathy and compassion.
• A caring nature
• Dedicated and committed.
• Honesty and integrity

Additional requirements:

Safeguarding

DCA is committed to the safeguarding and protection of young people, vulnerable adults and children. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, and [an enhanced DBS certificate]

Driving License

A full driving license with a vehicle insured for business use (minimum of 4 seats) is required to undertake the role.

For more information and an application pack please visit www.derbyshirecarers.co.uk or call 01773 833833

Job Types: Part-time, Graduate

Pay: From £21,715.00 per year

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ripley, DE5 3EF

Application deadline: 07/11/2022