carer
6 the last 89 days, recently 2023-06-23
Responsibility
- to receive referrals and requests for service and complete appropriate assessment paperwork
- manage a caseload to ensure that individual young carers are supported appropriately
- record information and feedback before and after each session to ensure any concerns or incidents are addressed promptly
Show more +16 - receive referrals and requests for service and complete appropriate assessment paperwork with young carers. This will involve undertaking school and home visits as a lone worker
- to provide information, advice, and support to individual young carers offering practical, emotional support, advocacy and ongoing one to one support as appropriate to the person’s situation, making referrals to appropriate services as needed
- provide young carers with support and advice, and possible one to one support, as appropriate to the person’s situation, making referrals to suitable external services as needed
- to identify current needs of the parent and other family members that impact on the young carers caring responsibilities and refer, as appropriate, to Adult or Children’s services
- to support other areas of Service Delivery as and when required in a proactive and positive way
- keep up-to-date records of contact with young carers and comply with SCC monitoring and information systems including database input of relevant information on individual young carers
- work alongside external agencies and schools to ensure multi-agency working to highlight and support the needs of young carers
- to manage a caseload to ensure that individual young carers are supported appropriately. This will involve undertaking school and home visits as a lone worker
- carry out their duties and responsibilities with due regard to the policies and procedures of Swindon Carers Centre
- deliver or support during young carer groups and holiday activities that provide opportunities for young carers to have respite, socialise and meet identified outcomes, whilst adhering to the group risk assessment and following internal Safeguarding policies
- to keep up-to-date records of contact with young carers and comply with SCC monitoring and information systems including database input of relevant information on individual young carers
- to attend meetings, conferences, and training relevant to the role as required and appropriate
- keep up-to-date records of contact with carers and comply with centre monitoring and information systems
- to assist with the recruitment and induction of new staff, volunteers, and student placements
- attend meetings, conferences, and training relevant to the role, as and when required and appropriate
- deliver term-time groups that provide opportunities for young carers to have respite, socialise and meet identified outcomes, whilst adhering to the group risk assessment and following internal Safeguarding policies
Requirements
- self-confident Essential
- A flexible / adaptable approach to working practices Essential
- ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing Essential
Show more +22 - you can complete the online application form on our website or download the form
- ability to organize and prioritise own workload, and manage time effectively Essential
- we adhere to a policy promoting equality of opportunity. No CV’s. No agencies
- many of our staff work flexibly in different ways
- effective record keeping skills Essential
- please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need
- experience working in a team Essential
- for an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact us on 01793 975327, and ask to speak to Tina Richards, Deputy Service Delivery Manager
- an understanding of equal opportunities and importance of confidentiality Essential
- if you are an unpaid carer, we can discuss how we can help you to balance work and your caring role
- to be considered for this position, you are required to complete the application form available on our website here www.swindoncarers.org.uk/working-with-us/and outline how you meet the requirements of the job within the job description and person specification using the supporting information section of the application form
- experience of maintaining professional boundaries Essential
- we cannot promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking
- experience of undertaking holistic assessments, and developing support plans , to identify and enable an individual to meet their needs Essential
- experience of caring for or working with vulnerable people Essential
- job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
- swindon Carers Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this post
- clear understanding of Local Adult Safeguarding concerns including the Safeguarding thresholds Essential
- contract length: 12 months
- experience of working in a community health / social care / voluntary setting Essential
- part-time hours: 21-30 per week
- an understanding of general carers issues Essential
Benefits
- mutual
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