We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join the BFYC team to support young carers in West Oxfordshire. Working closely with the youth work team, you will help to provide support and advice to young carers by devising, developing, implementing and managing a programme of social activities for young carers (this could include trips, training, emotional 121 support and other activities). Job Description - Key Responsibilities Provide one-to-one support for Young Carers, liaising with other agencies to help ensure the best outcomes for Young Carers; Establish relationships with schools across West Oxfordshire offering them support in how they identify and respond to the needs of young carers in their classrooms. Assist schools in launching Young Carers Groups and introducing Young Carer Leads in their settings. Contribute towards awareness raising events and activities to increase the identification and support of Young Carers, including liaison with Schools and community group; Liaise and work with colleagues to empower Young Carers and their families; Play a role in the assessment of Young Carers as part of the Common Assessment Framework (CAF), Team around the Child (TAC), Young Carers assessments, and assessments carried out by other professionals; Develop the active participation of Young Carers, enabling their voice to be heard; Support Young Carers and their families to access appropriate support services; Record all casework contact information and ensure that all appropriate consent forms, assessments, Baseline Forms, and other required information and administration is completed and recorded for all Young Carers; Ensure all tasks, procedures, and practices comply with Be Free Young Carers’ policies, including safeguarding and child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and equal opportunities; Assist in the production of newsletters and other communications to Young Carers and their families; Keep abreast of, and follow at all times, national and local policy in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults; Monitor and evaluate work, producing records and reports as required; Contribute to a safe, positive and friendly working atmosphere; Attend training and other meetings as required; Provide reports and information to Trustees and other reporting as required; Assist in promoting and publicising Be Free Young Carers; Attend and contribute to team meetings and represent Be Free Young Carers at external meetings as required; Actively contribute to and support the development of Be Free Young Carers; Job Types: Full-time. Funding secured for a year. Potential for extention depending upon funding. Flexible working arrangements available including part time and term time only) Pay: £25,041.45 per year Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Didcot: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: In person