Bank Young Carer Support Worker
- Employer
- Alliance Homes Group
- Location
- Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset
- Salary
- £8.24 per hour
- Closing date
- 14 Jul 2019
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- Function
- Community and Customer Services, Care and support, Other Housing jobs
- Seniority
- Assistant / coordinator
- Contract
- Temporary
- Hours
- Flexible
- Organisation Type
- Housing association / RP
Job Details
Here at team Alliance, we are looking for a Bank Young Carer Support Worker to assist the Young Carers Coordinator in the delivery of group work for children and young people who have caring responsibilities, considering their individual needs.
Alongside staff in the team, you will also help develop and deliver a range of activities that are age appropriate and which can provide opportunities for having fun, developing confidence and boosting self-esteem. This can include trips and outings during evenings, half-terms and holidays for our Young Carers.
You will understand carers’ issues, have excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to children and young people.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and you will be able to drive, with access to your own car.
What do you need to do?
- Show your interest by uploading your CV (Click ‘Apply’ at the top of the page’).
- An interview will be arranged if you match the criteria for the role
- If successful, you will be placed on our Bank of Young Carer Support Workers to be contacted when needed and used on an adhoc basis.
- You will need to undertake key training in safeguarding as well as occasional supervisions which will be paid.
Who are we?
Alliance Homes Group currently own and manage around 6,500 homes and employ 450+ staff, have an annual turnover of £40 million and work in partnership with local, regional and national agencies to deliver our services. We have achieved national, regional and local recognition for our work
For further information and to apply, click 'Apply'!
We believe in equality of opportunity and understand the value of a diverse mix of talented people that is representative of our community.
Company
At Alliance Homes, we aim to make a difference to the lives of our customers.
We’re a forward thinking and ambitious community-based housing provider. Managing more than 6,500 homes and carrying out maintenance work for more than 8,500 properties, we have a proud history of providing housing related support and homecare services.
We have around 500 colleagues who all work to improve the lives of the people who live in our homes and benefit from our services. We want you to be a part of our success, playing a significant role in achieving our vision to improve lives and benefit communities.
Our head office in Portishead is situated by the Marina, with free parking and within easy walking distance to high street shops, coffee bars, restaurants and several supermarkets. The offices are newly refurbished offering a modern ‘agile’ and collaborative working environment.
Alliance Homes Group trusts colleagues to deliver their work in a way that supports their work-life balance and the needs of the business. Each colleague will have a working pattern but dependant on role and department, your hours can be worked flexibly, and we have the capacity for most of our colleagues to work from home.
- Website
- https://www.alliancehomesgroup.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 01275 398010
- Location
-
40 Martingle Way
Portishead
North Somerset
BS20 7AW
GB
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