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Young Carers Support Worker

Crossroads Care NI Charitable Group
Lisburn, Northern Ireland
Part time
1 day ago

Crossroads are recruiting for Young Carers Support Workers to provide invaluable outings to the young carers in our community.

Crossroads Young Carers Project supports children and young people who are the main carer for a relative.

We primarily provide social support as our young carers meet others in similar situations, through outings. We also run workshops to equip them with different skills.

This role will usually be around 6 - 9 hours per month across 1 or 2 evenings.

Location:

Various depending on social activity, however, will be centred in your local area – with reasonable travelling involved.

Hours of Work:

  • Part time position
  • Approx. 6 – 9 hours per month

About The Role

JOB DESCRIPTON

1.To collect young carers from their home and take them to arranged social outings.

2.To return young carers home after the social outing has finished.

3.To participate, if required in the development of programmes and to follow through agreed activity.

4.To take responsibility for ensuring that activities are safe and enjoyable for the young carers.

5.To work as part of a team and to support the other young carers support attendants.

6.To work within the guidelines on child protection and adhere to this as the highest priority at all times.

7.Record-keeping and administration as required.

8.To attend meetings, courses and working groups as required.

9.To undertake any other relevant duties which may be required.

THIS JOB PROFILE IS NOT DEFINITIVE AND MAY BE ALTERED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

Required Criteria

  • Right to work and live in the UK
  • Full driving licence, valid insurance (business use), use of a car
  • Residing in the area advertised

Desired Criteria

  • Any experience of interpersonal skills or youth work would be an advantage


Skills Needed

Situation Evaluation and Analysis, Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs, Building Relationships

About The Company

Crossroads is a not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting carers and those with care needs across Northern Ireland.

Crossroads supports people through a number of projects:

Domiciliary – person-centred care, helping people live independently at home.

Young Carers – supporting children and young people who are caring on a daily basis.

In Your Prime – tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people in Northern Ireland.

Company Culture

Crossroads Care NI is a voluntary organisation whose sole purpose is to provide as much respite care as possible to carers of whatever age and disability. Crossroads have been providing a service to Carers in Northern Ireland since 1979. We provide services through our domiciliary, Young Carers and In Your Prime projects.

Company Benefits

Find a new career today through our recruitment service. We provide free training to all new carers, so don’t worry if you lack experience. Why not take a look through the current roles we have available in Crossroads and see if there’s something to suit you?

Salary

£12.21 per hour

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