Organisation: Carer Support West Cumbria

Salary Details: £24,637 per annum

Closing date for applications: 10 Jun 2024

HOURS: 37 hours per week (job share will be considered)
LOCATION: Cumberland (West Cumbria)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Young carers Manager
PURPOSE OF JOB: To be responsible for identifying young carers and developing appropriate support mechanisms based on individual needs. Raising awareness of the needs of young carers with statutory and voluntary agencies.

DUTIES:
 Carry out young carer assessments and reviews using appropriate guidelines and tools
 Plan and provide direct support to young carers to meet assessed need
 To develop a range of practical/leisure/educational support services, where possible using already established agencies and organisations, to ensure best provision of service for young carers
 To keep accurate records identifying and documenting the number of young carers along with their age, location and needs/views/wishes
 To provide up to date information to young carers, their families and relevant professionals
 To provide written progress reports/project monitoring and evaluation to Carer Support West Cumbria and funders when required
 To attend carer events, meetings and forums as required
 To assist the Chief Operating Officer / Young carers Project Manager with project budget record keeping
 Develop working relationships and highlight the needs of young carers within schools throughout West Cumbria as well as other statutory/voluntary agencies
 To provide information to feed into local strategy and planning systems, to ensure that the longer term needs of young carers are highlighted
 To be aware of local, regional and national networks of support for young carers and link in when appropriate
 To work closely with all other young and adult support workers within Carer Support West Cumbria
 To work in accordance with all Carer Support West Cumbria policies and procedures
 To attend any relevant training provided by Carer Support West Cumbria
 To provide support and information within the office
 To carry out any additional relevant duties as required by this post

If you are passionate about making a real difference to someone’s life, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

Our generous employment benefits include:

• Being part of an energised, passionate team
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Supportive working environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing
• Training plan with opportunities for continuing professional and personal development
• Based in the town of Cockermouth on the edge of the Lake District National Park

You can see the Job Descriptions and download an application form at https://www.carersupportwestcumbria.co.uk/post/we-are-hiring

Closing date for applications: Monday 10^th June 2024 at 12noon

Please note we do not accept CV’s

 All posts will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

“Carer Support West Cumbria is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment”