Barnardo's Action With Young Carers Wirral are currently looking to appoint a Project Worker 2 passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.  Young Carers are children and young people aged 5 to 18 whose lives are affected by caring for an unwell adult family member.  They may have a physical or learning disability, a long-term illness, a terminal condition, mental illness, or difficulties with drug or alcohol use.  Caring may be physical, emotional, or both.

The service works in partnership with children's/adults services across Wirral to ensure best hopes for Young Carers

Skills  looking for:

Working individually and within a team whilst managing a case load Have an understanding and awareness of Young Carers needs through assessments & reviews Support Young Carers to be heard within education/health and social settings Assist young people to engage within their communities/further education and feel included  Advocate for Young Carers voices

Is this you?

Please see the additional information pack for more information about the service.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.