Support & Wellbeing worker (Young Adult Carer Lead)

Kentish Town, Greater London (Hybrid)
£35,625 per year (pro rata according to hours)
Full-time or part-time (28 - 35 hours )
Contract (2 years)
Job description

Support & Wellbeing worker (Young Adult Carer Lead)

Salary: £ 35,625 per annum (Pro rata according to working hours)

Hours: Part Time (28-35 hours per week)

Location: Main office based in North West London, opportunity of some flexible working

Department: Support & Wellbeing Team

Reports to: Support & Wellbeing Service Manager

Benefits: 30 Day annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time employees), 3% Pension from April 2020

Main Purpose of the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team at Camden Carers and make a difference to the lives of carers and families in Camden. We are looking for a hardworking, innovative, enthusiastic and flexible team member who is able to adapt to the ever changing and challenging times we find ourselves currently in.​

As a part of the Support & Wellbeing Team, you will be required to identify Young Adult Carers aged 18-30 years from all communities in the London Borough of Camden, who care for a family member, partner or friend with a disability or long-term illness. You will provide relevant and appropriate support, information and advocacy to Young Adult Carers. You will lead on developing and maintaining effective partnerships with other statutory and voluntary services as well as developing a service to support Young Adult Carers who are also NEET (not in education, employment or training).

Carers Trust estimate that there are at least 600,000 Young Adult Carers in the UK.​

A consultation carried out in 2023 showed that over 75% of Young Adult Carers in Camden have poor emotional/mental health and poor physical health. The study also highlighted that high numbers of Young Adult Carers require support with finances, employment, education and managing personal relationships.​

Camden Carers values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are provided with equality of opportunity in employment.​

Please note that we do not accept CV's or Cover letter, please ensure to complete ALL relevant documents for this role.

Deadline: Monday 14th October 2024 by 9am​

Interviews will be taking place on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 via Zoom​

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Posted on: 27 September 2024
Closing date: 14 October 2024 at 08:30
Tags: Administration, Advice / Information, Advocacy

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