Senior Young Carers Practitioner
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Senior Young Carers Practitioner
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Senior Young Carers Practitioner to lead the service offer to young carers and their families in County Durham. This is a hybrid role based at Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland, with flexible working from home and office.
- Location: Durham, UK
- Hours: 22.2 – 29.6 per week (part-time)
- Salary: £28,315 - £31,073 FTE per annum (pro rata)
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing Date: 14 October 2024
About the Job
Service: The Bridge Young Carers Service. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has delivered the Young Carers service since 2011 and is an established provider. The service supports Young Carers, Young Adult Carers, and their families through a whole family approach, including needs assessments, one-to-one sessions, home visits, school/college/university visits, telephone support, and peer support groups.
Main Responsibilities
- Completing Young Carers Needs Assessments or Young Adult Carers Assessments to inform tailored support packages.
- Line managing 2-3 Young Carers Practitioners and deputising for the Service Manager.
- Managing the waiting list to ensure families remain safe while waiting for support.
Main Requirements
- Enthusiasm, creative approach, and ability to engage positively with diverse individuals.
- Knowledge of young carers and their needs.
- Experience managing, supervising, or mentoring staff/volunteers.
- Sound knowledge of child/young adult development, safeguarding, and assessment processes.
- Qualified to level 4 or above in social work, health, education, or similar field, or equivalent experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in lead professional roles desirable.
- Satisfactory DBS disclosure required.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30) plus bank holidays.
- Up to 6% matched pension contributions.
- Flexible working arrangements from day one.
- Enhanced paid sick leave and family leave.
- Eye care, winter flu jabs, cycle to work scheme.
- Professional development and career opportunities.
To Apply
Complete the Application Form and send to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Closing date: Monday 14th October 2024 at 9am. Interview date: Thursday 24th October. For queries, contact Philippa May at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Visit [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] for more information about [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].