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Young Carers Project Worker
gloucestershire young carers

Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists to join an award winning organisation at the forefront of developing support services with and for young carers.

Young Carers Project Worker

21 hours per week  £21,268 pro rata.

Permanent contract subject to continued funding.

The successful candidate will contribute to the provision of youth work for young carers across the county.  You will lead a minimum of two weekly term time respite/activity young carer groups in various localities (currently Cam and Cirencester).  You will work collaboratively with sessional workers, volunteers and Gloucestershire Young Carers Development Workers to achieve positive outcomes for young carers.  You will also be involved in organising and delivering a program of short breaks to young carers across the county and providing one to one support to young carers as appropriate.

We are looking for an experienced worker with proven ability in communicating sensitively with children, young people and their families and in organising group activities.  You will have excellent organisational skills and be proficient in the use of IT.  You will need to be available for regular evening and occasional weekend work.  You will preferably hold a relevant qualification (Level 3) within Youth Work/Education/Social Care/Health.

You will represent GYC in a manner consistent with the highest professional standards reflecting GYC’s commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity and follow national and local policy in relation to safeguarding at all times.

Closing Date:  Monday 29 July 2019 at 10am

Interview Date: Monday 05th August  2019

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