Young Carers Support Specialist

6 days ago

Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Young Carers Support Specialist to join our team at Essex County Council. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who shares our commitment to providing high-quality support services to young carers and their families.

About the Role

This role will involve working with young carers, aged 0-18, and their families in West Essex and across the county. You will provide individualized support to help them navigate their caring responsibilities, raise aspirations, and achieve their full potential.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Assessing and Meeting Needs: Work closely with young carers and their families to identify priorities, needs, interventions, and goals. Develop and implement strategies to secure these, using assessment and monitoring to motivate and engage all parties involved.
  2. Referral and Support: Take up referrals and work with young carers to understand and meet their unique needs, emphasizing positive outcomes and promoting self-awareness, confidence, and involvement in decision-making processes.
  3. Support Delivery: Provide tailored support, including one-to-one, peer group, telephone support, advocacy, information provision, signposting, training opportunities, and workshops, ensuring that the level of support meets identified needs.
  4. Youth Engagement: Foster self-awareness, confidence, and active involvement in the design and evaluation of young carers' services, empowering them to shape and influence the support they receive.
  5. Awareness Raising and Outreach: Engage in targeted outreach and awareness activities with other agencies, delivering presentations, workshops, and events to increase identification of young carers and promote partnership working.
  6. Partnership Working: Collaborate proactively with educational settings, adult services, and other relevant agencies to ensure ongoing support for young carers, particularly during transition periods, enabling them to continue education, employment, or training.
  7. Networks and Forums: Support the development and facilitation of young carers' networks and forums, ensuring their voices are heard and valued, and influencing service design and delivery.
  8. Safeguarding: Ensure adherence to Essex County Council's policies, procedures, and practice for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Educational Background: Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with a relevant professional qualification focused on working with young people (e.g., LDSS, Social Work, Youth and Community, Teacher, Careers), or demonstrably equivalent experience.
  • Experience: Proven experience of working with children and/or young people, demonstrating ability to take responsibility for lone working and managing calendar/working hours.
  • Skills and Knowledge: Flexible approach to meeting young people's needs; broad understanding of issues affecting young carers and young people; experience of working with young people on a one-to-one basis and in groups; excellent communication skills, with experience in effective collaborative working with local agencies.

About Us

Essex County Council offers a competitive salary package, reflecting our commitment to supporting and developing our employees. As a Disability Confident Leader, we strive to create an inclusive workplace, offering equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applications from veterans and care leavers, and encourage individuals to explore our organizational behaviors and values.

Career Development: At Essex County Council, we invest in our employees' growth and development, providing access to training and resources that foster continuous learning and career advancement. Join us and become part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young carers and their families.

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