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Job Details:
Young Carers Project Worker & Casual work
Reference number:
1715
Group:
Health Improvement
Salary:
Band 5 - £16,544 to £19,230 p.a / pro rata
Job Type:
Temporary
Job Hours:
Part-time
Job Hours/Type Notes:
Fixed Term Contract or Secondment until 31st March 2011.
Location:
14+ Young Carers Group / Portsea Young Carers Group
Description:
3 hours per week to be worked on a Monday or Saturday
Portsmouth Local Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the City that works to improve outcomes for children.
CRB Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Who we are – the project
The YOUNG CARERS PROJECT is part of the Health Improvement development service. The Carers centre provides support to Young Carers who care for somebody at home. It could be a brother or sister with a disability, a parent with a drug or alcohol problem, or perhaps a grandparent with a long-term illness. Our groups aim to give Young Carers a break from their caring role, a chance to leave their problems behind and just have time to act like a Young Person and have fun.
What is the role?
You will need to work alongside and assist the Co-ordinator, Project Workers and Volunteers in ensuring the smooth running of the group.
You will assist in delivery of activity sessions for a group of Young Carers aged 8 to 14 years and you will need to have the ability to establish effective relationships with Young People; working with them in developing a programme of activities and carrying out these activities whilst ensuring a safe, friendly, relaxed environment.
You will need to assist with keeping a record of the attendance at the group for evaluation purposes and keep the co-ordinator informed of any issues/developments concerning the group and work with the co-ordinator when appropriate for planning etc. To participate in supervision as required by the line manager.
To ensure that the department’s Confidentiality Policy is upheld. Observe the duty to all Health and Safety rules and to take all reasonable care to promote the health and safety of oneself and others, and knowledge of child protection.
Who is the person?
1. Desired experience of working with Young People in a playscheme or Youth Work setting
2. To be aware of the issues surrounding Young Carers and their needs.
3. To work as part of a team in planning and organising activities and to ensure they are achieved in a timely and effective way.
4. Skills to work as a team in providing a safe, fun, friendly & relaxed atmosphere.
5. Be an effective team member.
6. Initiate and build relationships with Young People.
7. Be able to empower Young People.
8. Be an active listener.
9. Requires commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities issues including service provision.
10. Excellent Communication skills verbal and written & ability to maintain accurate written records.
11. Knowledge of Child protection issues & confidentiality policy, Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety
12. Committed to identifying training needs and promoting development
13. Ensure the safety of Young Carers and staff at all times.
PLEASE ALSO SPECIFY WHETHER YOU WISH TO WORK MONDAYS OR SATURDAYS
Due to funding the above post is currently funded until 31st March 2011. There may be an extension to this.
If you have any questions or would like further information please contact Rebecca Hobbs Young Carers Development Worker on (023) 9285 1864
How to apply
There is NO application form, we will shortlist for interview / assessment based on the information you provide, so:
Send us your details including:
• Why you are the right person for this job – Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in ‘who is the person’ above. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you are submitting a C.V. please ensure it is tailored to meet this requirement and fully answer all the questions.
• Your full education history from secondary school, please include name and address of establishment, details of relevant qualifications and awarding body. Please explain any gaps. This is a legal requirement for this role
• Your full work history, explaining any gaps. Including employers name, address, dates from and to and reasons for leaving. This is a legal requirement for this position.
• The post you are applying for
• How we can contact you – by telephone and email
• Please provide details of two references including your current/last employer (if currently unemployed). If you are not currently working with children but however have done so in the past the references should include these employers, please do not use relatives as either professional or personal referees.
• Where you saw the position advertised
• Please also complete the attached ethnic monitoring form
• Please ensure that you include in your application (either bycutting and pasting or copying) the following statement.
Disclosure of relationships please delete as applicable
i) I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief, I am not related to, or in a relationship with, any Councillor, or employee of Portsmouth City Council
ii) I declare that I am related to, or in a relationship with, the following Councillor or employee of Portsmouth City Council.
Name……………………… Position………………………. Relationship…………………
Name……………………… Position………………………. Relationship…………………
Signed…………………………………………... Date……………………………….
Practical Monday 1 March (Evening) - 14+ Project Worker
Saturday 27 Feb (Morning) – Portsea Project Worker
Interviews - Tues 2 March or Thurs 4 March 2010
• email to recruitment@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
• post to Recruitment, Portsmouth City Council, Floor 1, Core 5, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2EP.
Or, if you have any queries, please contact us on 023 9268 8536
The information you provide will be used for the recruitment of this post only and will be stored for 12 months.
Please note that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal if you are appointed to the post and possible referral to the police and or the ISA.
Please note that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or summary dismissal if you are appointed to the post.
Closing Date:
19 Feb 2010