Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST:

Young CarersProject Worker

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Senior Project Worker

HOURS:

37.5 hours per week (to incl. evenings and weekends / flexible working pattern essential)

once a successful probation period is complete the option to opt into our 4 day working week, while receiving a full salary is offered.

ORGANISATIONAL AIMS:

1. To initiate, build and maintain purposeful relationships with young people

2. Encourage young people to broaden their horizons to be effective citizens

3. To support young people in their understanding of risk and challenge

4. Support young people to identify and achieve aims so that they may reach their full potential

OUR VALUES:

Because we CARE and have COMPASSION we want to MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Our aim is to EMPOWER and SUPPORT people.

We do this with RESPECT and EMPATHY, mindful of the EQUALITY of all.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

To provide a support service to young carer's across Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff in

partnership with other statutory and voluntary organisations. This will include: young carer's

youth clubs, respite activities, 1-2-1 support sessions, workshops, training and learning to

address carer's needs as well as working as appropriate with colleagues to maximise outcomes

for young carer's. There will also be an element of recruiting and supporting volunteers.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide a support service to young carer's with other statutory and voluntary organisations

To provide support and to advise young carer's through group work programmes, activities and one to one mentoring sessions

To help young carer's develop social skills and increase self-confidence. To provide young carer's with a programme of respite activities To empower young carer's to identify their own needs and to develop appropriate support systems to meet those needs. To involve young carer's in the decision-making and planning of facilities and activities relevant to their needs. To maintain monitoring and evaluation methods with young people and distance travelled tools as appropriate. To maintain accurate records and statistical information to allow effective evaluation for funders through our database To recruit and support volunteers to assist with various aspects of the role i.e. transport, youth club To attend various staff group/team meetings both internal and external. To attend any identified training as agreed with the line manager. To adhere to and comply with all organisational policies and procedures. To be able to respect the Christian ethos of the YMCA and uphold its values Other duties as thought relevant and appropriate by the Management to ensure the day-today operation of the organisations which includes covering others roles in their absence.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

EDUCATION

Minimum Level 3 Qualification in Youth & Community Work

YES

Qualification in Youth Work or working with young people

YES

Award in Education and Training Level 3 (or similar)

YES

Safeguarding Group B training

YES

Must be registered with the EWC

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

Experience working with young people in various youth work settings

YES

Experience of working with young carers

YES

Knowledge of All Wales safeguarding Procedures

YES

Knowledge of young carers issues and legislation

YES

Liaison with external agencies

YES

Experience of monitoring and evaluating activities

YES

Knowledge of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCRC)

YES

SKILLS

Excellent communication skills with young people in groups and 1-2-1 situations

YES

Administrative and IT skills.

YES

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

YES

Ability to prioritise and delegate/ Manage own workload and time/ time manage.

YES

Good negotiating skills

YES

Ability to make decisions

YES

Ability to manage difficult situations and challenging behaviour with young people

YES

Ability to relate to young people from a wide range of backgrounds

YES

ATTITUDE

Commitment to effective service delivery to young people

YES

Commitment to good practice standards

Flexibility and willingness to participate in out of hours work (evenings and weekends)

YES

Positive approach to change / innovation

YES

Commitment to co-operative working and able to work autonomously and as part of a team

YES

Professional approach to confidentiality, boundaries and anti-discriminatory practice.

YES

Be able to demonstrate our values of respect, empathy and equality in daily work

YES

OTHER

Driver and own transport and business insurance

YES

Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)

Ability to speak Welsh

YES

Ability to drive a mini bus

YES

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: From 26,871.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

Do you hold Minimum Level 3 Qualification in Youth & Community ? Are you registered with the EWC ?
Experience:

in a similar role: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/08/2025