Job Description

We are delighted that you are interested in joining our dedicated team at CSSL. We registered as a charity in 1993, and at that time provided a support group and supported 15 unpaid Carers. Today, 30 years on, we have evolved and now offer a range of services to support around 1700 unpaid Carers of all ages, from 5 to 100, throughout the South Lakes. The youngest Carer we support has just turned 5, and the oldest is currently 98. We are proud of the many achievements we have made since registering as a charity in 1993, and due to the dedication and hard work of our Trustees, staff, local supporters and many Volunteers. Our continued success depends on the contribution and expertise of every individual we employ and work with. We welcome and thank you for your application.

What we can offer you...

Company pension

25 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Telephone and Laptop provided

Workplace Health & Wellbeing programme

Westfield Health (quality health cover)

Opportunities for PDP and progression

Regular Lunch & Learns and staff social club

Supportive work family

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST:

Young Carers Activity Coordinator

REPORTS TO:

Young Carers' Lead Practitioner

GRADE & SALARY:

14,206.80 (23,678 FTE pro rata)

HOURS:

21 hours per week (Weds/Thurs/Fri)

Negotiable for the right candidate

LOCATION:

South Lakeland- Kendal- Office based

CONTRACT

: Fixed term- 12 months

PURPOSE AND KEY OBJECTIVES

-

Provide respite opportunities and breaks for Young Carers

- The administration, planning and evaluation of all trips, community projects, social clubs and our Youth Involvement Panel

- Liaise with Support practitioners to appropriately information share

- Working within the identified budget considering financial constraints

- Leading on the delivery of trips and activities (please note this could be after 5pm or weekends)

- Contribute to the development and ongoing work of Carer Support South Lakes.

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning coordinating and running the trips, social club and activities for the academic year

Ensuring risk assessments are under taken in line with current policy

Being the point of contact for parents in regards to trips

Managing emails and invite letters

Liaising with local transport organisations

Ensuring effective first aid is in place

Being the first point of contact for other professionals and social clubs in regards to activity planning

Being aware of and adhering to policies and procedures, especially safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity and data protection.

Keeping coherent records of all activity in-line with service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making. Complete all requirements relating to data collection.

Evaluation of the trips and activities with feedback sought from Young Carers

The meeting minutes, agenda and management of the panel in line with best practice and our national counterparts guidance.

ORGANISATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF EMPLOYEES

- Carry out duties in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

- Carry out duties in accordance with CSSL policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Equal Opportunities and Data Protection

- Contribute to the overall achievement of CSSL mission and objectives.

- Ensure the values of CSSL are upheld across the organisation.

- Assist CSSL in Community Fundraising initiatives.

- Promote CSSL social enterprise initiatives.

- Provide a supportive working environment to all staff and volunteers.

- Attend regular supervisions, staff and team meetings as requested.

- Contribute to research and reports.

This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the post holder. It is not meant to be, nor is it, an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could reasonably be expected as being within the remit of the post and which arise out of evolution as the organisation develops, changes of legislation, regulations, orders, rules and working practices, methods and procedures and reviews, as directed from time to time.

Person Specification can be found on the website.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

You must complete an application form, Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exception) Order 1975 form and equal opportunities monitoring form available to download from the CSSL website www.carersupportsouthlakes.org.uk in Word and PDF formats. You may attach a letter but please do not send photographs. We do not accept CVs.

If you don't have Internet access, telephone 01539 815970 and give us your name and address, quoting the job title and reference number.

In completing your application, you must tell us how you meet the essential qualification, experience, skills and qualities outlined in the Job Specification.

We will assess how you meet them through the application form and interview. We will let you know if we will include a presentation or a skills test if you are selected for interview.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS

This vacancy closes on 6 June 2025. Forms received after this time will not be processed. Your completed application form, Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exception) Order 1975 and equal opportunities monitoring form should be returned by one of the following methods:

By email:

Please email admin@carersupportsouthlakes.org.uk. There is no need to send additional copies. If successful, you will be asked to sign your electronic application form at interview. Please note that our email servers will not accept emails larger than 10MB.

By post:

Holly Cragg(Operations Manager), Carer Support South Lakes, Beezon Annexe, Beezon Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 6EL

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT

Email applications will be acknowledged when we receive them. Should you wish to receive an acknowledgement for a postal application, please include a self-addressed envelope with a 1st or 2nd class stamp and we will return this to you.

INTERVIEWS

TBC.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 23,678.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/06/2025
Reference ID: YOUNG CARERS EVENTS ORGANISER