School Engagement Officer
Young Carers Service
Salary: £25,848 FTE
Contract type: 1-year fixed term.
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours a week over a full year or 28.5 hours a week school term time only.
Job base: Hybrid – remote or from our office based in Bath. Please note this role requires travel throughout Bath and North East Somerset and a car is essential.
Closing date: 9 January 2023 (However applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and therefore we may close this advert before the confirmed closing date if we receive sufficient applications)
About the role
Do you strive to make a difference? Are you looking for an exciting project to get stuck in to? Look no further! Join our team as our dynamic School Engagement Officer. We’re looking for an enthusiastic candidate who will lead a unique project to help young carers who are disproportionally affected by Covid-19.
As someone with excellent communications skills and experience in working with various stakeholders, including young people, you will build and maintain positive relationships with educational professionals and young carers across Bath and North East Somerset. You will be eager to find out and understand the needs of these users, to deliver innovative digital content that will better support young carers in schools.
This is a part-time post with working days and times negotiable.
About us
The Carers’ Centre is a local independent charity with a big vision! We want to live in a community where unpaid carers are fully recognised, valued and supported. By joining The Carers’ Centre, you are joining a team dedicated to helping families across Bath and North East Somerset when they need us most.
We provide trusted information, advice and support to unpaid carers of all ages, enabling them to maintain or improve their health and wellbeing, stay in control of their caring role and get connected with others in a similar situation to them. In addition, we work with the wider community to improve recognition and support for unpaid carers.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check and at least two independent references.
We are committed to providing services that embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity.
Why join us?
- Be part of a friendly team, who always look out for each other
- Experience a strong collaborative approach to work
- Choose to work remotely or at the office (or a mix of the two)
- Access free parking at the office, with beautiful grounds in which to work
- Utilise a large suite of digital tools to support staff to do their jobs
- Get a great range of discounts through the CarerSmart scheme
- Know you will make a difference to vulnerable people every day
- We aim to encourage a culture where everyone’s unique value is recognised
To apply for this exciting opportunity, read the documents below and send your Application Form to: recruitment@banescarerscentre.org.uk
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Why we're here
Looking after someone due to old age, illness, disability, mental health difficulties or an addiction can be very rewarding, but can also take a toll on someone's wellbeing.
The Carers' Centre provide a lifeline for the friends and families helping their loved ones get the best out of life.
We offer opportunities to help carers focus on their health and wellbeing, connect them to others in a similar situation and to help them navigate the challenges of caring.