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Young Carers Activity Co-ordinator

Carers Trust Heart of England - Coventry & Warwickshire

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We support Young Carers aged 5 - 18 years of age, by providing emotional support, arranging
trips, youth clubs, and life skills sessions which gives them a break and tools to manage their caring role.

We require volunteers who are passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential. We are looking for fun, enthusiastic, and vibrant volunteers to assist with age appropriate activities and sessions. volunteers to assist with age-appropriate activities and sessions.

The types of things you could be doing:
Running Youth Club activities, life skills sessions, and other events
Preparing and serving food/refreshments
Setting up and clearing away activities/kitchen area
Report any safeguarding concerns to the Activity Worker.
Encouraging young carers to participate in events/activities/sessions.
Ensuring the safety and comfort of young carers during events/activities/sessions
Developing and delivering a variety of activities that suit different abilities and preferences
Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed and that risk assessments are
carried out
Providing feedback and evaluation on the impact and outcomes of the activities

Youth Work,Support Work,General & Helping

Art & Craft, Creative & Design

Creative Outgoing, friendly manner Effective verbal communication skills Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with young people Ability to work as part of a team Flexible approach Ability to work with people of all ages An open-minded and non-judgmental approach

Making a positive difference in the lives of carers and the people they care for Meet new people as part of a friendly team that makes a difference in the community Have a rewarding experience helping us to raise awareness and money which will help improve life for carers Receive an induction, relevant training, the support you need to carry out your role, and agreed out-of-pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines)

There is a degree of flexibility with regard to time, depending on the nature, and frequency, of the activity being carried out with young carers. However, it would be helpful if you could commit to volunteering for a minimum of 2 hours a week for at least 6 months.

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18 and over

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