Young Carers Support Worker
Initial 1 ½ year contract with extension dependant on continued funding, however the service has a very strong 24-year funding success record
Salary: £12 – £13 per hour, depending on experience
Main Base: Portree
Hours: 16 – 20 hours (Negotiable)
We invite you to apply for a very rewarding job within the well established and respected Young Carers’ Service. In this role you will have responsibility to assist the staff and volunteer team in planning and delivering a wide range of activities to support and empower young carers.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual with relevant experience and knowledge in youth work and facilitating activities who will:
- Work directly with young carers in order to help plan and deliver activity and support programmes
- Assist with the service’s evaluation and monitoring processes
- Have excellent communication and teamworking skills
- Have good computing skills including working experience of social media
- Be flexible in order to fulfil the needs of the service and the young carers it supports
- Be able to drive between locations in Skye and Lochalsh and beyond as required to fulfil the needs of the service. (Business insurance required)
It is essential that you meet all legal requirements relating to working with young people, including membership of the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme. SLCCF operates a live Equal Opportunities Policy.
Closing Date: 12 noon, 14th February 2025
Interviews: Early March 2025
For enquiries and application pack please contact:
Skye and Lochalsh Young Carers’ Service,
Victoria Cottage,
Hedgefield Road,
Portree,
IV51 9GF
Telephone 01478 613617
Email: office.youngcarers@gmail.com
