Imago is a long established, well respected and effective charity working across Kent, Medway, East Sussex and London 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.

Current Vacancies:

1 x Full Time Vacancy (5 days per week)

Purpose of Role:

To develop and manage a consistent, high quality service across East Sussex to help Young Carers (5-18yrs) build resilience and achieve their full potential. Supporting Young Carers from the point of referral via local support groups, 1:1 work and working with other agencies.

Main Duties:

* Receive referrals from the Central Young Carers Hub
* Work alongside statutory services and initiate appropriate referral
* Develop action plans with Young Carers; monitor and review
* Establish local support/social groups for the Young Carers based on need.
* These may be mental health or substance misuse focused
* Signpost appropriately in accordance with agreed action plan
* Identify local respite and short breaks for Young Carers
* Support Young Carers to access mainstream community services
* Recruit and manage volunteers to support Young Carers
* Work with community partners to identify opportunities for Young Carers
* Assist with and ensure any Safeguarding concerns that occur within the project are dealt with appropriately with the support of IMAGO’s Safeguarding Lead

Qualities/skills:

* Ability to work independently, organising work to meet targets, objectives and deadlines
* Ability to stay calm in a crisis and be measured in your response; be non-judgemental and measured in your actions
* Ability to work within professional boundaries
* Excellent oral communication and written skills, ability to motivate others and an empathy with the aims of the organisation
* Good organisational and time management skills
* Ability to form effective relationships with Young Carers, volunteers and colleagues at all levels
* A commitment to equal opportunities, diversity and making services accessible to all sections of the community
* Excellent computer skills, including the use of social media
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Essential Experience:

* Relevant personal or professional experience in social care, health, education, private or voluntary and community sector
* Experience of working with children and young people
* Experience of working with complex family dynamics
* Knowledge of issues relating to Mental health and Substance misuse
* Knowledge of East Sussex area
* Hold a current driving licence and have access to own transport is essential

Desirable Experience:

* Personal experience of being a carer
* Knowledge of issues relating to young people and their educational and social development and how they impact and affect Young Carers

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.