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Ref no:
PKA00060
Published:
28/09/2021
Closes:
12/10/2021
Location:
Carers Centre, Lewis Place, North Muirton, Perth, PH1 3BD
Salary:
£21,880 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Overview

Job Title: Young Carers Support Worker x2

Salary: £21,880 per annum

Contracted Hours: 35 per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Background

PKAVS is a large local charity supporting the wellbeing of people throughout Perth & Kinross at their times of greatest need. Through our staff of over 80 and the help of more than 120 volunteers, we support young and adult unpaid carers, those recovering from mental ill-health, minority communities, older people, Perth & Kinross’ Third Sector, and local volunteers.

The Young Carers Service offers information, advice, and support to young people and works in partnership with other agencies to deliver a range of activities that enable children with caring responsibilities to be supported. Integral to this approach is the provision of advocacy services to Young Carers so that their voice may be heard in a number of situations, including attendance at Children’s Panels and Court Hearings, case conferences with Social Work and Education & Children’s Services.

Role

We are looking for two highly motivated individuals to work within a small, supportive, and dynamic team striving to recognise and enhance the potential of young people. Whilst a relevant qualification is desirable, experience of working with and being able to engage directly with young people and their families is an essential element of this role.

You will be involved in developing and delivering high quality individual support and group work programmes designed to improve outcomes for Young Carers.

You must have a flexible approach, working in collaboration with team members, volunteers, and external agencies in developing and participating in a range of activities and services delivered during school holidays, in the evenings and on weekends for Young Carers.

Offers will be made subject to satisfactory references, PVG Check and eligibility to work in the UK.

Please find the job description and an application form attached. Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 12th October 2021.

Interview date: Monday 18th or Tuesday 19th October 2021.