Young Carers Support Coordinator

Winchester & District Young Carers; Winchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity in Winchester is seeking a Young Carers Support Coordinator to provide vital emotional support and coordinate activities for young carers aged 8-17. The role involves working closely with volunteers and delivering a structured programme aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of young carers. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and relevant qualifications. This part-time position requires evening availability and a commitment to making a difference in young people's lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months experience with children aged 8-18 in relevant settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver emotional wellbeing support to young carers aged 8-17.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment and training.
• Record interventions and make referrals as needed.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in Youth Work, Health and Social Care, Education

Job description

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This role has three major responsibilities:

i. Delivering the Young Carers Exploration Programme, which provides emotional wellbeing support to young carers aged 8-17

ii. Supporting the delivery of the annual activities programme

iii. Coordinating the work of volunteers, including recruitment, induction and ongoing professional development.

Key tasks

• Work as part of a team, leading the weekly delivery of the Charity’s term-time Exploration Programme that takes place on Wednesday evenings.
• Support the Young Carer’s Support Coordinator Activities Lead in organising and delivering aspects of the Charity’s Activity Programme, that takes place on some evenings and during school holidays.
• Coordinate a team of volunteers including their recruitment, training, retainment, supervision and professional development.
• Confidently Identify what support is needed for a young carer and work with the team to make appropriate referrals to other organisations when necessary.
• Record all interventions with young carers into the Charity’s database system.
• Take every opportunity to raise awareness of young carers and the issues they face with individuals, families, partner organisations, and funding organisations.
• Follow all of the Charity’s policies and guidelines, including safeguarding, and lone working and ensure that volunteers adhere to relevant policies.
• Proactively contribute to the wider work of the team by attending relevant team meetings and training as and when required.
• Undertake any other duties as determined by the Manager that are appropriate to the level of this role.

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Experience:

• Minimum 18 months experience of working with children and/ or young people aged 8-18 in an education, youth work, health, social care or voluntary setting.

Skills

• Ability to organise and work to deadlines.
• Ability to communicate with children, young people & adults.
• Ability to work as part of a small team and be flexible.
• Ability to use own initiative.

Training and qualifications

• Relevant training to NVQ 3 or equivalent in a related field (e.g. Youth Work, Health and Social Care, Education)
• Certificate or training in First Aid - desirable
• Recent safeguarding training - desirable
• Recent training in behavioural and emotional factors affecting children and young people - desirable

Special factors

• A passion to make a difference in supporting children and young people.
• Driving Licence and use of a car.
• Able to provide transport to some young carers.
• Ability to work Wednesday evenings and additional evenings on occasion, in order to deliver activities.
• Enhanced DBS Check (undertaken by the charity).
• Willingness to undertake on and off the job training.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion to improve the lives of young carers, we would love to hear from you! Interviews will be held on Thursday 3rd April 2025 in the afternoon.

To apply for this role please complete an application form (found on our website https://winchesteryoungcarers.org.uk/vacancies/) and email it to [e-mail] by 5pm on Wednesday 26th March 2025.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

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• Industries

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