GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUNG CARERS (GYC)

GROUP WORKER

Grade:GYC Grade E pt 16 - £8.54 per hour

Based at:Various:Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud (Senior and Junior), Cirencester

Hours:2.5 hours per session.

JOB PURPOSE

The post holder will be responsible for the planning and delivery of a programme of youth activities in consultation with the group’s Co-Worker and the Gloucestershire Young Carers Development Worker.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. To ensure the provision of a programme of sessions which explore issues of caringtogether with activities which inspire and raise aspirations for young carers aged 8 – 16 years. This will involve work outside the centre.
  1. To take responsibility for all aspects of the running of the club.
  1. To establish and maintain positive relationships with the young people and to be sensitive to their needs, responding in the most appropriate manner.
  1. To take responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in your care.
  1. To work with the Devlopment Worker in the planning and co-ordination of youth work inGYC, and in ensuring that GYC delivers its duties and responsibilities.
  1. To ensure that young people are empowered to take a full and active part inGYC's decision making processes.
  1. To promptly undertake administrative and recording tasks as required and ensure that these are communicated to GYC Staff in a timely manner.
  1. To liaise closely with GYC staff to ensure that the needs of young carers are met.
  1. To ensure that the work reflectsGYCs commitment to equal opportunities.
  1. To attend regular supervision meetings and training opportunities in accordance with GYC’s Staff Development Policy.
  1. To undertake other duties which would reasonably fall within the remit of this post.
  1. To keep abreast of, and follow at all times, national and local policy in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Development Worker (Youth Work)

PRINCIPAL CONTACTS

Young Carers

Group co-worker.

Full-time, part-time and voluntary GYC staff.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The post involves regular evening, and occasional weekend and residential work.

This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post of the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

SIGNED: …………………………………………… DATE: ………………………

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