Young Persons Worker

Pembrokeshire Young Carers is a service offering support to children and young people who have a caring role or responsibility. The service provides information about being a Young Carer and offers advice in helping Young Carers on a 1:1 basis and in groups.

As a Young Persons Worker you will also support with activities and events such as bowling, swimming and occasional trips abroad are organised to provide young carers the opportunity for respite.

We have 3 groups throughout Pembrokeshire Young Carers, which are situated in Pembroke, Milford Haven, Haverfordwest and a Young Adult Carers group which moves around the county focusing on activities and age related training.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

Our Young Persons Workers providesupport to children, young people and families by agreeing and directly delivering interventions, with appropriate direction, enabling positive and agreed outcomes to be achieved. You will do this by:

• Supporting children and young people on a 1:1 basis and acting as an advocate.


• Providing practical quality care, support interventions and a range of activity experiences to children, young people and families.


• Taking children and young people to and from groups and activities.


• Ensuring young carers have the space to enjoy their childhood


• Being alert to child protection and safeguarding issues, ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are followed


• Working in partnership with organisations and agencies such as Health and Social Services
  
  We are looking for an engaging person, who is able to demonstrate great communication skills with children, young people and families whilst committing to their own personal development within the role. The ideal candidate will be able to show:


• Experience of working with children and young people.


• An understanding of the issues faced by young carers, with a passion to make a difference to their lives


• Knowledge of child protection processes, safeguarding and confidentiality


• The ability to work flexibly including evenings


• The ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Access to a car. This role requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act.
  
  Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.


Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children?

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.


• A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days PLUS bank holidays


• Up to 5 more days leave for continuous service plus the option to buy and sell leave.


• Gain professional qualifications with excellent training, and development opportunities.


• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.


• A pension with a up to a 7% employer contribution rate. Plus, if you pay in to the pension you will receive life assurance cover.


• Staff discount portal with your favourite brands.


• Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers.