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Youth Worker

2 months ago

Leicestershire, United Kingdom Leicestershire County Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Worker to join our Young Carers Team at Leicestershire County Council. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting young carers aged 11 plus who have a caring role for a family member.

Our team leads on Leicestershire County Council's offer of support to young carers and young adult carers. We are looking for an individual who can understand the impact felt by young carers and identify ways to support their needs as a young person as well as a young carer.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work 1-2-1 with children and their families to provide support and guidance
  • Develop and deliver group work for children
  • Contribute to the protection of children from abuse in accordance with local and national safeguarding policies and procedures
  • Work collaboratively with other teams to ensure a comprehensive approach to supporting young carers
What We Offer
  • Mileage paid at 45p per mile
  • Opportunities to progress within a large public sector organisation
  • DBS check paid for by us
  • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Access to staff wellbeing and counselling service
  • Access to an employee discount scheme
About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

  • Evidence of knowledge and experience of case management with children and families
  • Evidence of developing, planning, and implementing creative and innovative interventions tailored to meet the individual needs of children and young people
  • Demonstrable experience of understanding the issues faced by young carers and their families
  • Qualification level required - NVQ Level 3 or above and significant experience working with children and families
  • Experience of developing, delivering, and evaluating group programmes for children
  • Knowledge and experience of gathering child's voice and how children can participate and influence decision-making

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are also committed to supporting employees with disabilities and will consider reasonable adjustments to support candidates with disabilities.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Susan Hilton, Senior Youth Worker/Young Carers Team Lead.