Young Carers Support Worker - Southern

Devon County Council has appointed Westbank as the preferred provider for The Devon Young Carers service.

The focus of delivery for the service is embedded within Devon’s Early Help, will champion children/young people’s voice and engagement at every level of its delivery.

Overall Job Purpose:

• To undertake assessments of young carers in order to identify their needs
• To support the provision of practical and emotional support for young carers by   planning,   organizing,   delivering,   monitoring   and   evaluating   respite breaks/trips and activities, including residentials
• Where relevant, support local communities (child-friendly places) e.g. schools, youth  clubs  to  provide  regular  drop-ins/  clubs  for  young  carers  and  attend where appropriate to do so
• Undertake  particular  areas  of  specialisms  linked  to  young  carers  issues  and share  knowledge  with colleagues;  e.g.  bullying,  mental  ill-health,  digital wellbeing, neglect, radicalisation

Full details can be found in the Job Description 

To apply

Please download an application form and return it to vacancies@westbank.org.uk.

We will be shortlisting on the following criteria so please use the supporting statement to evidence how you meet these.

Shortlisting Criteria:

• Experience of working with for Children/young people
• Experience of assessing and meeting carers needs (including emotional).
• Understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of young carers and their families
• Good knowledge / understanding of carers and their issues.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, with the ability to empathise with the needs of carers.
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships
• The ability to undertake risk/needs assessments of children/young people
• A clean driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Proven reliability and professionalism

Closing date for applications:  09:00 Monday 2^nd September 2019

Interviews will be held week commencing 9^th September 2019

An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role.