Deputy Co-ordinator (Young Carers) – Closing Date Noon on 7th June 2023

The Junction is recruiting for Young Carers Deputy Coordinator (Closing Date Noon on 7th June 2023)

Job Title: Young Carers Deputy Coordinator

Salary: Hours: £28,050 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

The Junction is a respected charity working to make a difference to the lives of children young people and their families. We are proud of our reputation and believe that all of our workers are key to establishing positive relationships, building trust, self-belief, a sense of family and belonging.

We have a long history of providing high quality support to Young Carers (children and young people under the age of 25 with a caring responsibility) and their families across South Tees (Redcar and Cleveland and Middlesbrough area). We have a successful track record including our current service delivery model, a highly experienced and skilled staff team and strong local connections and relationships. We are now seeking a highly skilled, experienced and motivated deputy coordinator to act as practice lead for the service.

The right candidate will have experience in high quality support for vulnerable children, young people and families (with preference to knowledge of the voluntary and community sector), the ability to support and develop staff teams including support and supervision. You will have the ability to  performance manage and motivate a team and maintain effective relationships and communication to families, commissioners, funders, supporters and stakeholders. You will also work alongside the Coordinator of Young Carers and Youth and Participation Lead to respond to the changing demands and requirements of the service and implement service redesign.

To apply

Please visit https://thejunctionfoundation.com to download an application pack. Completed packs to be email to recruitment@thejunctionfoundation.com or post to 19 Station Road, Redcar, TS10 1AN marked PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

We do not accept CV’s full pack to be completed. Please only apply for this role if you match the person specification, see job pack from The Junction Foundation website for more information.

Closing date: Noon on 7th June 2023

only successful applicants will be contacted.

Interviews: To be confirmed

The Junction is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from individuals with from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. As a disability confident employer if you require any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process, please let us know.

The Junction is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant checks deemed appropriate.