Young Carers Support Practitioner

2 months ago


Walsall, United Kingdom Walsall Council Full time

Young Carers Support Practitioner - Ref: CH12122 - (23000028)

Description

**Young Carers Support Practitioner
- CH12122**
- Salary G7 £27,514 - £31,895 per annum (pro rata to hours worked when part time)
- 18.5 hours per week, permanent with evening and occasional weekend work - full time hours until march 2024 agreed

You will work as part of the Early Help Service ensuring young carers are identified and that through assessment, have access to a range of emotional and practical support as appropriate to their needs.

The role will involve promoting the needs and rights of young carers to a broad range of agencies including schools and health and social care alongside facilitating opportunities for young carers and their families to influence services and have their voice heard with decision makers.

The successful applicant will deliver a range of activities including peer support groups for young carers, and ensure young carers have access to a range of advice, advocacy, information and support enabling young carers to make positive choices, identify and realise their goals and have ambition to lead independent, fulfilling lives.

Interviews Wednesday 15th March 2023

Primary Location: GB-GB-Walsall

Work Locations: Civic Centre Zone 2D_WS1 1DG_LOC_70 Civic Centre Zone 2D Darwall Street Walsall WS1 1DG

Job: Social Care (NON HCPC)

Organisation: Walsall Council BU

Job Posting: Feb 28, 2023, 11:29:16 AM



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