CALL: 01254 244700 DONATE Young Carers Practitioner & Schools Link Worker 22nd October 2021 Job Vacancy Service Area Young Carers Job Role Young Carers Practitioner & Schools Link Worker Reporting to Team Leader Hours/Pattern of work 22.5 hours per week Working pattern to be agreed Contract Short term – 12 months Salary CANW scale points 21 – 25 £21745 – £24467 Pro rata for part time posts Office Base CANW 273 Preston New Road, Blackburn/BwD Schools/home based Contact for more details Huma Sheikh 07787504035 All roles within CANW have a responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults. This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check against the Children’s Barred List. Job description and Person Specification attached. Child Action Northwest is an award winning charity providing a range of innovative and creative services across the North of England that support children, families and vulnerable adults. Our values of caring, empowerment, and never giving up are present in all we do and underpin our work. We believe in the power of the individual and communities to grow, develop and change. BwD’s Young Carers Service, a service within CANW, provides help and support to young people aged 5-18 who are looking after a loved one with an illness or disability. We make sure that the Young Carer is looked after from all angles – that they can cope at home, that they can cope at school, and that they feel supported. We are looking for someone who can be our Young Carers’ advocate, their defender and their comfort. Could this be you? Could you provide hope to our Young Carers, and support them through their caring role? If you are a team player, young at heart, a positive person, and someone who can show empathy whilst looking at how best to support the Young Carer and their family, then we want to hear from you. To apply: Please complete an application form and forward this to humanresources@canw.org.uk by no later than 9am on Monday, 8th November 2021. Interview date TBC during w/c 15th November 2021. Young Carers Practitioner 1 file(s) 1.16 MB DOWNLOAD Previous Post Family Practitioner Next Post Family Practitioner READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? DONATE TO CANW NOW! CLICK TO DONATE Latest News Family Practitioner Hull Service Area ProContact Job Role Family Practitioner : Hull Reporting to Area Coordinator Hours/Pattern of work 30 hours Tuesday 09.30-18.00 Wednesday 09.30-18.00 Thursday 09.30-16.30 Saturday 09.00-17.00 Contract Permanent Salary CANW… Family Practitioner Service Area Pro-Contact Job Role Family Practitioner Reporting to Area Coordinator Hours/Pattern of work 30 hours Tuesday 09.30-18.00 Wednesday 09.30-18.00 Thursday 09.30-16.00 Saturday 08.30-17.00 Contract Permanent Salary CANW scale point… Family Practitioner Service Area Pro-Contact Job Role Family Practitioner Reporting to Area Coordinator Hours/Pattern of work 18.5 hours Wednesday 09.30-18.00 Thursday 09.30-12.00 Saturday 08.30-17.00 Contract Permanent Salary CANW scale point 25… ABOUT CANW “Inspiring lives and changing futures” We passionately believe that every child and young person has the right to achieve their full potential, whatever their background or circumstances – and, as a result, we work with over 6000 children, young people and families in the North West of England every year. Recent Posts Family Practitioner Hull Family Practitioner Young Carers Practitioner & Schools Link Worker Our Services FOSTER CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUPPORT US VOLUNTEER Contact Us Whalley Road, Wilpshire, Blackburn BB1 9LL 01254 244700 info@canw.org.uk © Copyright 2017 CANW Registered Charity No: 222533 • A Company Limited by Guarantee Registration No: 820660 Privacy Policy Complaints Policy COVID Policy