Young carers job info
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To lead on case management of young carers aged 6-18 living with complex needs, ensure effective multi-agency collaboration and referral processes, and coordinate support for young carers transitioning to further education and employment between ages 16-25. Key responsibilities include identifying young carers, managing caseloads, adhering to safeguarding policies, and evaluating outcomes. The role also requires coordinating mentoring on educational transitions, building partnerships to support career development, and creating initiatives to develop independent living skills.
Young carers job info
- 1. Job title: Young Carers Case worker & Lead on 16-25 services Grade/salary band: Starting £19000 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week Accountable to: Operations Manager Initially this role is for a 12 month Fixed Term Purpose of role To ensure that all young carers engagement is monitored and action taken accordingly. To lead on multi agency collaborative working. (TAF/CAF) To ensure seamless referral process through to transition and closure. To lead on the 16-25 service Main duties and responsibilities 1. Take responsibility for the identification and support of young carers aged 6-18 living with complex needs, in particular, case manage those who live with entrenched parental substance misuse, harmful caring roles or diagnosed mental health conditions. 2. Ensure processes ensure seamless , referral and exiting of young carers and all outcomes are recorded 3. Ensure CAF/TAF is fully integrated within the organisation. To attend and report on any Child Protection or Child in Need conferences/plans. 4. To be CYCs lead on CAF/TAF and support a volunteer team to complete effective assessment and case review. 5. To take responsibility for ensuring all assigned work is undertaken effectively and in accordance with CYCs overall policies; ensuring that recording and filing systems are maintained with systematic case planning and review
- 2. 6. Be responsible for evidencing that young carers assigned to you receive holistic assessments, detailed support plans and offered appropriate levels of support to achieve positive outcomes 7. Ensure that all assigned work adheres to CYCs Safeguarding Policy and ensure LSCB procedures are followed in the event of any child protection issues or concerns 8. To support the Operations Manager in preparation of data and service reports for funders, users and stakeholders. 9. Take responsibility for accessing supervision and responding to any case decisions effectively, recording all decisions and plans in accordance with CYCs policies. 10. Raise the profile of CYC work through networking and distribution of information, service updates, reports and presentations with senior Statutory Social Care Team Leaders and other social care organizational managers. 11. Have an in-depth knowledge of all other services in West Cheshire and knowledge of the pathways of referral Leading on 16-25 services 12. Co-ordinate mentoring/supporting young carers through educational transitions including exams, further education choices including college, university, apprenticeships, vocational studies and career choices 13. Co-ordinate volunteer mentors to provide support around CVs, job applications and interviews 14. Build partnerships with further education providers, employment providers, apprenticeships, internships etc 15. Create new initiatives that support young carers with independent living skills if they choose to leave home. Including creating relationships with housing associations, Job centre, and Citizens Advice Bureau 16. Evaluate the services provided and demonstrate outcomes