Imago (formerly Voluntary Action within Kent) is a long established, well respected and effective charity working across Kent, Medway and East Sussex to deliver a range of services to individuals, voluntary and community organisations, the public and private sector.
Our mission is to promote, develop and facilitate social action, support independence and empower communities. User and volunteer engagement, leadership and involvement in decision making are core principles.

We deliver a wide range of services in partnership with funders, public sector commissioners and private sector sponsors to children and young people, older people, carers, and volunteers.

Underpinning our work is a commitment to excellence, evidencing impact and safeguarding vulnerable people.

Imago offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of salary, contributory pension, healthcare benefits and 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

JOB TITLE:
Young Carer Apprentice – East Sussex (based Tunbridge Wells)

Applicant Criteria:
In order for the post to be funded applicants will need to be aged between 18 -24 and not in education, employment or training and registered as unemployed.

Working Hours:
37.5 hours per week, occasional need for evening or weekend working. To include 7 hours per work training - the Apprentice will be supported in and study towards an NVQ2 in Business Administration

Salary and benefits:
£Apprentice minimum wage, depending upon age, 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

KEY AIMS OF ROLE:

The purpose of the role is to deliver a consistent, high quality service that is structured to provide timely support to enable Young Carers to achieve their full potential.

OUTCOMES OF THE SERVICE:

 A reduction or avoidance of excessive harm from caring

 Improved emotional well-being, confidence and self-esteem

 Improved educational attendance and attainment

 Reduced feelings of isolation

 That they are supported and encouraged to achieve their potential

KEY TASKS OF THE ROLE:

 Carry out administrative duties to include; taking minutes and keeping notes; sorting and distributing incoming post and organising and sending outgoing post, photocopying and printing various documents; data input onto a bespoke database

 Using software such as Microsoft works and the internet to research and maintain databases of signposting information, health information and community activities

 Update websites and social media

 Record and maintain achievement portfolio

 Admin support role across projects as required

 Plan and prepare for clubs and respite activities

 Opportunities to support team to deliver Chill Clubs (open youth clubs) and forum meetings with Young Carers may arise.

QUALITIES/SKILLS

 Ability to work independently and within a team, organising work to meet targets, objectives and deadlines

 Professional and non-judgmental

 Creative with a can-do attitude

 Good organisational skills

 Good communication and written skills, ability to motivate others and an empathy with the aims of the client group and the organisation

 A willingness to work flexibly

 Personal commitment to diversity and equality of opportunities

 Excellent computer skills

 Own car/ability to drive desirable

EXPERIENCE

 Knowledge of Young Carers desirable

 Relevant personal and/or educational experience in social care, health, education, private or voluntary and community sector


Post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note outlining your CURRENT SALARY and or visit our website at www.imago.community for a full application.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. These include: race, religion, creed, colour, national and ethnic origin, political beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability (including mental illness), HIV status, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity status, responsibility for dependants, appearance, geographical area, social class, income level or criminal record.

Imago aims to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences. Imago sees these differences as an asset to our work as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we serve. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within the communities we serve.