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
Contract length: 3 years fixed term. (This post is Grant funded)
Closing date: 6th December 2024
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.