Young Carer Support Worker

5 days ago


Cockermouth, United Kingdom Carer Support West Cumbria Full time

Carer Support West Cumbria are currently recruiting a **Young Carer Support Worker**

Hours 18.5 hrs/week

Salary £21,331 rising to £22,398 (pro rata)

Children and Young People who have to help look after other family members are often called “Young Carers”. Caring for someone at home can have a big impact on a young persons education, health and social life.

A Young Carer Support Worker helps by being someone to chat to in confidence, completing a carers assessment and giving information when it's needed. They will also help by organising trips and activities to provide a break from the caring role.

If you are interested in providing this kind of support to young people (aged 5 -18) who need to take on caring responsibilities please get in touch.

The post holder will carry out young carer assessments, reviews, 1:1 support and group activities with children aged 5-18 who have caring responsibilities.

**Why work with us?**

Carer Support West Cumbria is a local charity who provide support to unpaid carers aged 5 and up. We complete carer assessments and offer one-to-one support, trips and activities, benefit support and a range of volunteer services.

We have a caring, friendly and supportive staff team and offer the benefit of flexible working and generous employer pension contributions.
- **“Carer Support West Cumbria is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment”**_

Please note we do not accept CV’s

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 18.5 per week

**Salary**: £21,331.00-£22,398.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cockermouth



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