Project Worker (20828) - 421116

Are you looking for a new opportunity?

Do you have a passion for engaging with children and young people?

Are you able to develop supportive relationships with young people 1:1 and within a group work setting, whilst introducing them to new experiences, working to increase their confidence, and ambition and to help them realise their own potential?

We are recruiting a dynamic Project Worker, who can support us to deliver our Young Carers service in Aberdeen.

The role is diverse and will involve not only supporting young carers 1:1, through group work and short break activities; you will also be responsible for completing young carers statements, delivering training to a wide range of professionals, securing funding to support young carers, and raising the profile of young carers both locally and nationally.

Our service is designed to support and improve young people's mental wellbeing, and support to run events that young people can access to develop skills and confidence and enable them to live a fulfilled life alongside caring.

Some sessions will run in evenings, weekends and school holidays.

We are looking for applicants who are:

1. Confident and creative in engaging and working alongside young people.
2. Inclusive, kind and non-judgemental in their approach to engaging with young people.
3. Able to provide emotional and practical support to young people, in line with safeguarding policies and procedures.
4. Flexible to work evenings and weekends where required to meet the needs of the service.

Please see attached role profile for further information.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.