Youth Worker: North Oxfordshire

We wish to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and outgoing Young Carers Youth Worker in North Oxfordshire, who, as a member of the team, will provide support to young carers and plan and deliver a varied programme of social activities and trips, working directly with young carers. Join our small and friendly team and you’ll see the impact of the charity’s work first-hand. 

Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

·        Provide one-to-one support for Young Carers, liaising with other agencies to help ensure the best outcomes for Young Carers;

·        Establish relationships with schools across North Oxfordshire offering them support in how they identify and respond to the needs of young carers in their classrooms.

·        Assist schools in launching Young Carers Groups and introducing Young Carer Leads in their settings.

·        Contribute towards awareness raising events and activities to increase the identification and support of Young Carers, including liaison with Schools and community group;

·        Record all casework contact information and ensure that all appropriate consent forms, assessments, Baseline Forms, and other required information and administration is completed and recorded for all Young Carers;

·        Ensure all tasks, procedures, and practices comply with Be Free Young Carers’ policies, including safeguarding and child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and equal opportunities;

·        Set up and run a monthly youth club to support young carers socialisation. xwzovoh  

Interviews will be offered for the week commencing 22nd June.