Transition Assessment Worker (Young Carers)

Would you like to work for an organisation that makes a difference within your local community, an organisation that supports unpaid carers and impacts positively on their lives? Our client provides support directly to carers of all ages, as well as raising the profile of carers and their needs with health and social care professionals, employers, and the public.

Position: Transitions Assessment Worker
Location: Wiltshire, South west
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: NJC Scale Grade Five, scale point 24 to 27 (£22,401 to 24,657)

Closing date: 9am on Monday 19th November 2018
Interviews date: 29th and 30th November 2018

Join their team in Wiltshire

About the Role:

Your role will be to work in a small team to deliver assessments and support to young carers transitioning into adulthood as well as parent carers of young people turning 18. You will manage a caseload of young carers and working with others you will develop creative and supportive solutions for young carers to help them prepare for adulthood and to achieve their desired outcomes.

About You:

You will have experience of working with 16 to 25 year olds, both individually and in groups, as well as carrying out assessments.

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. They are also a Mindful employer, and they operate carer-friendly policies. All successful candidates will be subject to Safeguarding checks along with other relevant employment checks.

You may have experience of the following: Caseworker, Assessment Worker, Support Worker, Social Care, Social Worker, Third Sector, Social Care, Community Care, Healthcare Assistant, Vulnerable People, Youth Worker, Family Support, Mental Health Services, etc.