Key Worker

2 weeks ago

Braintree, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time
About the role

Key Worker - Young Carers
Permanent, Full Time

Up to £23,762 per annum

Location:
Braintree

Working Style:
Community-based worker

Closing Date: 15th August 2023

About Us:

Do you have a desire to help and support young people? This could be the opportunity you are looking for We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic individual who is keen to make a difference and support young carers in Essex.

Benefits:

  • Healthy work life balance; flexible and hybrid working options
  • Wide range of learning and development opportunities
  • IT equipment and homeworking equipment supplied
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra
  • Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme
  • Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards
  • Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks
  • Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave
  • A Youth Support Worker Level 3 qualification with RM Training

What our team members have to say:
"Having previously been a teacher, I have now worked for Essex County Council and Essex Young Carers for four years. I love the variety of work that this job offers and the difference we make to Young Carers who were previously unknown and unheard. I have learned so much in such a short space of time. I love the job, my team and have so much pride in what we achieve."

"The team I work with are very supportive and everybody is happy to help and answer questions. They will rally together to give you the correct information, whether it be for an assignment for my apprenticeship or something on the job."

The Role:


As a Key Worker within the Young Carers Team, you will play an integral part in supporting the lives of young carers across Essex.

You will be working with young carers (aged 0-18) and young adult carers (aged and their families to provide individualised support in relation to their caring role, to raise achievement and aspirations and to allow them to have the same life chances as their peers.


You will complete statutory assessments with the young carer and their family which will be used to form an action plan to ensure the best targeted support can be offered.

The interventions you offer will vary from 1:1 support, to helping the young carer engage in local clubs while ensuring schools are fully understanding of the young carers needs and impact of their caring role.


As part of the Key Worker Team, you will provide workshops and respite opportunities to help enhance the skills of our young carers and give them opportunities to meet other young people in similar situations.


In addition to the hands-on experience, the role will require successful 2-year study of the Level 3 Youth Support Worker qualification and include an end of study assessment.

As part of the apprenticeship, you will have 6 hours per week allocated for learning and development.

If you are a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding apprenticeship opportunity, then the Key Worker Apprenticeship at Essex County Council is the perfect role for you

About You:

You will:

  • Be educated to a GCSE Level or have a relevant professional qualification which is focussed on working with young people (e.g. LDSS, Social work, Youth and Community, Teacher, Careers) or equivalent or demonstrably equivalent experience.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge in relevant professional area.
  • Have a broad understanding of the issues affecting young carers and young people and have experience of working with young people on a one to one basis and in groups.
  • Be able to recognise opportunities for learning and knowledge of the services provided by the partner organisations
  • Possess excellent communication and time management skills.
  • Have experience in effectively working collaboratively with other agencies at a local level.
  • Be able to evidence experience of successfully involving young people and families in decisionmaking processes.
  • Have the flexibility to be able to work evenings, weekends and residential work in order to respond to young people's needs.

Essential Requirements for the role:

  • Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English (or equivalent), which is a Grade D/E or 2/3 to begin the apprenticeship and have the ability to reach a Level 2 Functional Skills in both Maths & English by the End Point Assessment (EPA), if you do not already have this.
  • Have the right to work and study in England.
  • Have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for three years before the apprenticeship start date.
  • As a Key Worker, you are required to be mobile throughout an operational area. Depending on the geographical area, access to a vehicle or another efficient mode of transport will be required.

What will you be doing?

  • Work with Essex young carers and their families to identify priorities, support needs, interventions and goals

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