Young Carers Support Worker - Community First
We are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual to join our award-winning Youth Work Team.
Hours: 36.5 hrs per week, including regular evening, weekend and school holiday work
Salary: £26,000 gross per annum dependent on experience plus 7% employers pension contribution
Location: Office base in Devizes, county wide programme delivery, including 1:1 outreach and group work sessions
Supervisor: Senior Wiltshire Young Carers Service Coordinator
The role focuses on providing practical and emotional support for Young Carers in Wiltshire aged 5-19 years. The post holder will be required to work with young people, understand their individual needs and develop a positive trust-based relationship with them and support them throughout their ‘journey’ with our service.
You will have experience of successfully delivering one to one and group work support for young people. Be creative, adaptable, with strong inter-personal skills and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
The role will include regular evening, weekend and school/college holiday working.
Community First follows Safer Recruitment polices, due to the nature of the work, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS, along with relevant background checks, references, probationary period, and completion of mandatory training requirements.
Please contact us if you would like a hard copy application form, or if you require any assistance in applying for this post.
Please send completed application forms to Nicky Theobald, Premises and Business Support Manager at ntheobald@communityfirst.org.uk. The application form can be found on our website at: www.communityfirst.org.uk/vacancies.
Closing date: Tuesday the 1st of October 2024 at 10am
Community First is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 288117.