JOB PURPOSE
The post holder will provide direct support to children and their families. The role will support improved collaboration between agencies, driving forward best practice around the carers agenda and children/families legislation.
The key objectives of the role are to:
- Work within the community, including schools and other education settings, to provide timely information and support to young carers and their families.
- Work with our Time Out Team to support children in respite sessions and activities to develop friendships and skills.
- Support young carers in managing their caring role and maintaining their own mental health and well-being through pro-active practical and emotional support.
- Promote awareness and identification of young carers across professional services and within the community through information events and training facilitation.
- Work collaboratively with relevant agencies and services to ensure a holistic approach to support is in place.
- Provide effective, outcome focused reports in line with funder requirements to demonstrate that identified objectives are sufficiently evidenced.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- To demonstrate Passion, Quality and Respect in all aspects of the role.
- Based at Blackpool Carers as an integral part of the Young Carers Team working within the community, including schools and other education settings, identifying young carers and their families who require support.
- To provide verbal and written reports as required, including statistical data and qualitative feedback to demonstrate that the aims and objectives of the project are being met.
- To provide intensive, one to one emotional support where appropriate.
- To provide awareness raising and information sessions for professionals.
- To maintain an effective database and accurate records for young carers and information relating to them.
- To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of developments in local and national strategy and apply this knowledge in supporting young carers and families.
- To undertake assessments with young carers and families using Blackpool Carers assessment tools and refer to statutory or other voluntary organisations, including Blackpool Council for Statutory Carers Assessments where appropriate.
- Carry out effective consultations with young carers and the people they care for ensuring that all services are developed in line with carers’ needs. Promote their active involvement and participation in developing local services.
- Work in partnership with existing providers to ensure young carers and the person being cared for has access to appropriate support or representation.
- Attend and participate as required in health, statutory and voluntary sector groups, events or meetings.
- To liaise regularly with the Young Carers Lead Worker, attend meetings and provide written and verbal reports indicating the progress of work and identification of areas where further development is required.
- To work effectively with BCC colleagues regarding external communications.
- Attend training courses and events as required.
- Contribute to the co-ordination, training and support of volunteers and students within BCC. Work closely with volunteers and students
OTHER DUTIES
- To have full regard for equal opportunities and promoting non-discriminatory practice and accessibility in all aspects of service delivery
- To maintain excellent administration and recording
- To work positively and flexibly as part of the team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of services to meet the needs of carers.
- To attend and participate in regular internal staff meetings.
- To undertake other tasks as required. To work under the direction of the Operations Director, adhering to all policies and procedures and represent carers at appropriate meetings.
Duties of all staff are periodically reviewed and may alter in line with service requirements and developments in consultation with staff.
To apply for this position, please go to the Blackpool Carers Centre website > Get Involved > Vacancies > Download the job pack
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11:59pm Tuesday 25th August 2026
PLEASE NOTE: INTERVIEWS WILL BE TAKING PLACE ON TUESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,861.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
