Area: Southwark
Working Hours: 37.5 hours
Salary: Up to £25,000
Contract type:Permanent
Are you looking for a rewarding challenge?
Then join our experienced team supporting children and young people who have caring responsibilities for someone in their family due to disability, long-term illness, mental health, or drug or alcohol misuse. You’ll help deliver our Young Carers service across Southwark, so a car driver is preferred.
In this role, you will manage an existing caseload and new referrals, meeting with families and Young Carers to complete statutory assessments and create action plans. You‘ll provide support for Young Carers to reduce the impact of their caring role and improve their resilience, educational chances and wellbeing, through signposting to local services, in-school support, one-to-one sessions, and workshops.
There will be opportunities to work closely with schools, Children’s Services and other agencies to raise awareness, identify hidden Young Carers, and ensure Young Carer needs are understood and acted on.
You will need to be confident, approachable and self‑motivated, with the ability to quickly establish rapport with children and young people. Applicants should have relevant experience of working or volunteering in education, health or social care, or be looking to start a career working with children or young people.
This is a full-time role (including occasional early evenings and Saturdays).
Make a difference now and for the future.
Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact. We follow Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities.
If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.
Children & Young People Coordinator (Young Carers) - Southwark employer: Imago Community
Imago Community is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and development of its staff while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young carers in Southwark. With a strong commitment to employee growth, a supportive work culture, and the opportunity to engage directly with families, you will find a rewarding career path that aligns with your passion for social care and education. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters a collaborative environment.
