Young Carer Support Officer - Bath, United Kingdom - The Carers' Centre
Description
Salary:
£26, full-time equivalent)
Contract type:
Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
Location:
Hybrid (Bath office and remote working)
Closing date: 11 September 2023
Interview date: 16 September 2023
About the role
The Young Carer Support Officer position is a highly rewarding role, that delivers vital support to vulnerable young people.
This critical role will offer direct information, advice and help to young carers across the Bath and North East Somerset area.
The role requires a creative thinker who will empower young carers build their resilience and connect with their peers.The Young Carer Support Officer will be able to develop strong relationships and ensure the young people we help, feel supported.
The role is part-time with negotiable working days and times. On successful completion of probation, the post can be a mixture of office and remote working.About you
You have experience working with children and young people, in both a one-to-one setting and group work.
As an organised and dedicated individual, you can deliver exciting activities that ensure young carers have respite from their caring situation.
You are a great communicator that can manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders and are well-equipped with safeguarding knowledge from using this in practice.
About us
The Carers' Centre is a local independent charity with a big vision We want to live in a community where unpaid carers are fully recognised, valued and supported.
By joining The Carers' Centre, you are joining a team dedicated to helping families across Bath and North East Somerset when they need us most.
We provide trusted information, advice and support to unpaid carers of all ages, enabling them to maintain or improve their health and wellbeing, stay in control of their caring role and get connected with others in a similar situation to them.
We are committed to providing services that embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity.
Why join us?
- 5% pension contribution after the probationary period.
- Familyfriendly policies.
- Generous sickness pay.
- 23 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- Additional days leave each year for five years.
- Be part of a friendly team, who always look out for each other.
- Experience a strong collaborative approach to work.
- Flexible working between our Bath office and remotely.
- Access free parking at the office, with beautiful grounds in which to work.
- Get a great range of discounts through the CarerSmart scheme.
- Know you will make a difference to vulnerable people every day.
- We aim to encourage a culture where everyone's unique value is recognised.
Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary:
Up to £26,623.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Bath
Application deadline: 11/09/2023
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