Children & Young People Coordinator - Young Carers
Do you want to make a difference now and for the future?
Are you confident, approachable, self-motivated and have a flexible attitude?
Then join our team supporting Young Carers, aged 5-18 years, who have caring responsibilities for someone in their family due to disability, long-term illness, mental health, or drug or alcohol misuse.
You’ll deliver the service across a designated area, so your own car is essential. You will manage an existing caseload and new referrals, meeting with families and Young Carers to complete statutory assessments and providing short-term interventions that support Young Carers to improve their resilience, educational chances and wellbeing. This might be signposting to local services, action planning or one-to-one support.
Working closely with schools and Childrens Services, you will make referrals to a range of professionals and community services, ensuring whole family needs are met and thereby reducing the impact of caring on the Young Carer.
As a CYP Coordinator, you will plan and deliver respite activities, providing opportunities for Young Carers to spend time with their peers and recognise that they are not alone.
We have 2 posts available:
- Tunbridge Wells/Sevenoaks - 37.5 hours
- Dartford/Gravesham - 37.5 hours
Applicants may have relevant experience of working or volunteering in education, health or social care, or be looking to start a career working with children or young people.
You can make the difference and give a Young Carer their childhood back.