To provide support to young carers, this will include young carers' youth clubs and
respite activities, 1-2-1 support sessions, workshops, training, and learning to address
carers' needs. Working as appropriate with colleagues to maximise outcomes for young
carers. To provide a support service to young carers across Cardiff, working in
partnership with the Support 4 Families Team and other statutory and voluntary
organisations.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide a support service to young carers across Cardiff, working in partnership
with the Support 4 Families Team and other statutory and voluntary organisations.
* Provide support and advice to young carers through group work programmes, activities, and one-to-one discussions.
* Help young carers develop social skills and increase self-confidence.
* Provide young carers with a programme of respite activities.
* Empower young carers to identify their own needs and develop appropriate support systems to meet those needs.
* Involve young carers in decision-making and planning of facilities and activities relevant to their needs.
* Maintain monitoring and evaluation methods with young people, including distance travelled tools as appropriate.
* Maintain accurate records and statistical information for effective evaluation for funders through our Charity Log CRM database.
* Attend various staff group/team meetings both internal and external.
* Deliver staff awareness training around issues of mental health and well-being.
* Attend any training as agreed with the line manager.
* Adhere to and comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
* Respect the Christian ethos of the YMCA and uphold its values.
* Perform other duties as deemed relevant and appropriate by management to ensure the day-to-day operation of the organisation, including covering roles in others' absence.
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