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Early Help Professional (Young Carers)

Bracknell Forest Council

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Overview

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment.
£28,069 to £31,409
per year, inclusive of London Weighting
Part time, Permanent
(28 hours per week)
The Family Hubs, Bracknell

Key information

We are seeking a passionate Early Help Professional (Young Carers) to join us in supporting children and young people who take on caring responsibilities at home.
 
This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference by ensuring young carers feel supported, safe and empowered.

About the role

  • champion the rights and needs of young carers, proactively triage and process referrals, coordinate needs assessments and reviews and coordinate multi‑agency support plans that reduce inappropriate caring, safeguard and promote wellbeing, protect education and support smooth transitions (16 to 18) into adult services
  • lead on timely, high‑quality transition assessments for young carers approaching adulthood
  • develop interventions and approaches for young people aged up to 18 to take part in a range of universal activities that support their wellbeing, development and support them with their responsibilities as a young carer
  • provide support, advice and training to other professionals, such as social workers and Early Help Professionals on Young Carers as required and act as an expert for the agenda within their responsibility


For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button. 


Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Requirements

  • Educated to at least Level 4 in Youth work or another relevant professional or occupational qualification and or equivalent experience
  • Educated to General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) level or equivalent (to include Maths and English)
  • Understanding of and commitment to the requirements of safeguarding children, young people, vulnerable adults and promoting their welfare. 
  • Substantial experience of working with young people and their families, 1 to 1 and in groups 
  • Knowledge of factors that can affect young carers and experience of working with young carers to overcome these
  • Able to listen to, relate to and communicate well with young people and adults, and adapt communication style to meet individual needs 
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team and follow and interpret instructions and guidance
  • A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • The post holder must hold a full UK driving licence (or valid equivalent). Non-UK licences must be converted to UK licences in the first six months of employment


We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.