The Young Carers Team supports children and young people who are impacted by the care needs of a family member who may have a physical or learning disability, long term illness, mental ill health or drug/alcohol dependency The Young Carers Team provide an assessment and support service to young carers, aged 0-18 years, and their families, across West Sussex. You will: Undertake home visits and complete specialist Young Carers and/or CAF assessments with young carers and their families. Provide information and enable young carers to access support to meet identified need. Work as part of a multi-professional team around the child or family. Provide the link between the young carer and young carers groups/group workers with the aim of enabling young carers to attend on-going groups and events on a regular basis. Identify and work creatively to minimise any barriers to young carers accessing a break from their caring role. Undertake direct work with young carers and their families with the aim of minimising the impact of caring responsibilities on the young person. Act as a Lead Professional, co-ordinating and monitoring packages of support provided by the Team around the Child/Team and Family. Assist other members of the Young Carers team with raising awareness of young carers’ issues and needs. Maintain relevant IT monitoring systems related to Young carers casework. You will need to be highly adaptable and focused, self-motivated, caring and have the ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings. You will have a relevant qualification and sufficient experience, to demonstrate a level of applied knowledge in relation to young carers issues and families with complex needs. You must be willing to travel and will be expected to undertake visits to family homes, including travelling to diverse parts of the county, therefore a full valid driving licence is required. Some evening and weekend work will also be required.

20,400 - 22,443 per annum Temporary/ Secondment Opportunity until 31 November 2015 Based at Centenary House, Worthing 37 hours per week Interview date: 10 December 2014 This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau check)