Overview
Manage a Young Carers Support Service which provides wellbeing assessments, mentoring, youth activities, and events for young carers.
Responsibilities
* Lead, support, and develop the Bradford Young Carers team of 5 staff and 3 staff across North Yorkshire, covering Craven, Harrogate, and Selby.
* Recruit and support and manage volunteers and students on placement who contribute to delivering the Young Carers services.
* Promote the service and engage with schools, health services, and other youth organisations to encourage awareness and referrals to the service.
* Work closely with other professionals to ensure young carers are recognised early and supported appropriately.
* Deliver the project in line with service-level agreements and commissioner requirements.
* In times of staff absences or shortages affecting delivery fill in for young carer workers to ensure the service continues to perform.
* Oversee data collection, monitoring, and reporting to demonstrate impact and compliance.
* When needed, support the delivery of young carers events, activities, and group sessions.
* Ensure safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of service delivery, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice.
* Contribute to the development of new initiatives, funding bids, and partnership projects to enhance the service offer.
* Champion the voice and participation of young carers in shaping and evaluating the service.
Qualifications
* Experience in a leadership or management role within a youth or social care organisation or similar.
* Ability to manage budgets and compile reports.
* Strong understanding of the challenges faced by young carers and a passion for supporting their wellbeing.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
* Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
* Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage time effectively.
* Valid, full UK driver's license and access to a car during working hours.
Carers' Resource is excited to announce a new opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young carers. We are currently seeking to recruit
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