Vacancy - Young Carer Activity Worker - Carers Trust Tyne & Wear

Employed by: Carers Trust Tyne and Wear Board of Trustees

Responsible To: Chief Executive Officer

Hours: 28 hours per week Subject to availability – School holidays, evenings and weekends

Salary: £22880 – Grant Funded by – The Lottery – Community Fund

Contract length: 3 years fixed term – With the opportunity to be extended depending on funding.

Closing date: 25th April 2025

Interview Date: 2nd May 2025

Overall, Purpose of the Job:

To develop, organisation and deliver activities for Young Carers.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Planning and delivery of age appropriate indoor and outdoor activities for Young Carers in line with funder requirements.

2. Communicate with partner organisations for specific projects.

3. Keep accurate information regarding Young Carers Activities and provide the Finance Manager with reports.

4. Complete evaluation forms pertaining to activities and pass on relevant information concerning Young Carers.

5. Encourage and support the participation of Young Carers in activities.

6. Supervise Young Carers when travelling to and from activities.

7. Ensure the Young Carer’s welfare is paramount and assess risk when delivering activities in line with Health and Safety guidelines.

8. Always comply with Carers Trust Tyne and Wears policies and procedures.

9. Such other duties commensurate with the grade of the post that may be required.

The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties and responsibilities with due regard to the scheme’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Ready to join our team?

Contact us for more information, or download and complete the form below to submit your initial application to andrea.glover@carerstrusttw.org.uk

We are Carers Trust Tyne and Wear, and we believe in supporting both carers and the families they love.