Current Vacancies.
Young Carers Family Support Worker
Based At: Warwickshire Young Carers, Holly Grange, Holly Lane, Balsall Common, CV7 7EB - The post will involve travel across Warwickshire (travel expenses reimbursed) – Countywide role
Reports To: CEO
Salary: £29,968(FTE) per annum plus 6% pension contribution (Pro-Rata)
Hours: 21 hours per week but the post holder must be willing to work flexibly as some weekend and evening work may occasionally be necessary
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days + statutory holidays (Pro-Rata)
About Us
Warwickshire Young Carers is dedicated to improving the lives of young carers across Warwickshire by offering free and confidential support. We work with young carers from the age of 6 upwards, helping them take time out to relax, take a break, and pursue their own dreams, while providing vital support to their families.
We tailor our help, support, and advice to the individual needs of each young carer, understanding that every family is unique. While we might not have all the answers, we strive to find them for any young carer who reaches out for help.
Are you passionate about providing family-focused support to young carers and their families, helping them navigate complex needs?
The Role
As a Family Support Worker, you will work countywide to provide comprehensive, tailored support to young carers and their families, focusing on promoting positive family dynamics, reducing inappropriate caring responsibilities, and ensuring young carers have access to the resources they need to thrive.
You will play a key role in delivering parenting courses, facilitating workshops, and organising respite activities that support both the young carers and their families. By providing practical guidance, emotional support, and advocacy, you will empower families to create stable and nurturing environments for young carers.
This role involves liaising with other professionals, such as schools and healthcare providers, to ensure a holistic approach to supporting families. You will also be proactive in identifying and connecting ‘hidden young carers’ to the services we provide.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Support:
Provide one-on-one support, advice, and advocacy for young carers and their families. Conduct home visits and use both face-to-face and digital platforms to maintain engagement and accessibility.
Parenting Programmes:
Organise and deliver parenting courses tailored to the specific needs of families with young carers, helping them manage their unique challenges.
Respite and Activities:
Plan and deliver engaging and relevant respite activities for young carers, allowing them to relax and participate in social and educational experiences.
Collaboration:
Build effective, ongoing relationships with local schools, health services, and social care providers to ensure coordinated support for young carers and their families.
Advocacy and Signposting:
Assist families in accessing specialised services, including mental health, education, and financial support, ensuring they are aware of all resources available to them.
About You
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a supportive, creative, and proactive team, providing a vital service to families with complex needs. If you're an empathetic, innovative, and determined professional who can work flexibly and rise to a challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
If you’re passionate about improving the lives of young carers and their families, please apply.
For more information about key requirements, skills, and experience, please see the attached job description and person specification.
How to Apply
To apply for this vacancy, please download the job description/person specification and read it in full.
We are simplifying our application process to make it more accessible while still ensuring we select the best candidates for our team. To apply, please provide the following:
Your CV: This should outline your work history, relevant qualifications, and additional skills or achievements.
A Covering Letter: This is your opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role. Please tailor your letter to our job description and person specification, as generic applications will not be considered. In your covering letter, please include:
How you meet the criteria in the person specification: Provide clear examples of your experience, skills, and abilities, including any gained through voluntary or community work. You may find it helpful to address each criterion in turn.
Details of any volunteering work: Highlight any voluntary roles you have undertaken and the impact of these experiences.
Why you are interested in this role: Share your motivation for applying and your passion for joining Warwickshire Young Carers.
Responses to these questions:
What motivates you to work with young carers?
What unique skills or experiences do you bring to this role?
In addition, please complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form. This form is confidential and will be removed prior to shortlisting.
Important Notes:
This process ensures fairness and consistency, so we kindly ask you to follow the instructions above carefully. Applications that do not address the person specification or appear generic will not be considered.
To apply for the role, please email recruit@warwickshireyoungcarers.org.uk
If you would like further information about the role, please call 01926 963940 or email recruit@warwickshireyoungcarers.org.uk
We encourage you to use this opportunity to showcase your suitability for the role. Applications that are thoughtfully tailored to our role will give you the best chance of being invited for an interview.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Additional Information:
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as part of our safeguarding commitment. (Cost covered by WYC)
This is a Part-Time, 21hrs per week role. 12-month fixed-term contract (with potential for extension, subject to funding).
Closing Date: 28th February 2025
Shortlisting : 03rd March 2025
Interviews: 10th March 2025
Volunteering
To find out more about volunteering opportunities please visit our volunteering page.