YMCA Sutton Coldfield is a vibrant and inclusive place to work, and we pride ourselves on offering opportunities for staff to grow and develop in a supportive environment. Everyone who works for us contributes hugely to transforming the lives of vulnerable children and young people in Sutton Coldfield.

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Thank you for your interest in working at YMCA Sutton Coldfield

We currently have two Young Adult Carer Key Worker vacancies

Young Adult Carers Key Worker

Location:   Sutton Coldfield
Salary:      £6,552 p.a. (FTE £26,208 p.a.)
Hours:      10 hours a week
Contract:  Fixed term to March 2026 with the possibility of extension

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Thursday, 29th November 2024

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We’re looking to recruit two exceptional key workers who can make a big difference to the lives of young adults in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham.

The role provides support to young people aged 17 – 25 years old who help care for someone who has a disability, illness or addiction. We focus on overall wellbeing, helping young people achieve their full potential, especially during the important transitional period as they become adults.

A significant focus of the role will be to deliver one-to-one, practical and emotional support to young carers in colleges and universities, as well as group drop-in sessions. Working closely with student support staff, you will identify young people who find it difficult to continue with their education because of their caring responsibilities, and support them with their physical and mental health, confidence, self-esteem.

You will also support the Service Manager in planning, developing and facilitating workshops, presentations and events for young people from a variety of diverse backgrounds, and the professionals that support them.
As a partner in the Birmingham Carers Hub, we work with other not-for-profit organisations to raise awareness of carers and their needs, and complete Statutory Carer’s Assessments.

We are a friendly, inclusive organisation with policies, working arrangements and benefits that support staff wellbeing and learning.

To apply for this role, you will have to complete our application form and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, outlined in the job description. We do not accept CVs.

For an application pack, please email HR@ymcasc.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Thursday, 29th November 2024

We expect interviews to be held at our Sutton Coldfield office on the 12th December.

Please apply asap. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early without notice if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The YMCA Sutton Coldfield is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment This is reflected in our recruitment and vetting processes which includes asking candidates to provide information about any gaps in employment, pre-employment checks, including references, an identity check, right to work in the UK, disclosure (if applicable) and qualifications (if applicable).

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure.

The YMCA Sutton Coldfield is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all we do. We aim to grow an inclusive workforce where everyone feels welcome irrespective of age, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or social-economic backgrounds.

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