Jobs
Camden Crossroads currently has the following vacancy.
Application forms for all jobs are available at the end of this page (No CVs please).
Young Carers Well-being Project Worker
£30,045
Camden is one of 6 pilot demonstration sites in the UK with DH funding for one year to focus on Carer Health and Wellbeing Checks.
Working in partnership with the London Borough of Camden, NHS Camden and Camden Carers Centre, this role aims to identify hidden young adult carers aged 16 to 25 and deliver an assessment and support service. You will have a small caseload, undertake well-being checks, and develop / maintain local partnerships.
You will need youth work and health care experience (preferably qualified), have a commitment to teamwork and working sensitively with young people & adults with caring responsibilities from diverse and disadvantaged communities. You will be part of the Crossroads Young Carers Team and be connected to the (adult) Carers Health and Wellbeing Project Team.
We need a Project Worker who has excellent spoken and written skills; is equally at ease working with young people promoting health issues, encouraging engagement and case management as you are developing professional links with organisations and promoting the project as a whole.
You can download a Job Description and Person Specification here.
Application forms for all jobs are available at the end of this page (No CVs please).
Closing date 5pm 17th March 2010 : Interviews 7th April 2010
Carer Support Worker
Crossroads Care Camden provides support and services for main carers and people with care needs in Camden.
We are always looking for experienced carer support workers to join our successful team of front line staff delivering high quality service to people looking after someone at home with care needs.
It is essential you have experience and/or aptitude to work in the caring field, in either a paid or voluntary position. It is desirable that you have been trained to NVQ Level 2 in Care however, our staff are given a full induction and approved training programme that meets with National Care Standards.
The role is to support primary, often family carers, to take short planned regular breaks each week from their caring role We are looking for people with good availability to work with our clients either during the weekdays, evenings or at weekends.
We are currently looking for Greek speaking Carer Support Workers and those who have experience of working with children and young people with a disability.
Application forms for all jobs are available at the end of this page.
Making an application
Camden Crossroads is an equal opportunities employer and our service is provided on the basis of need regardless of gender, race, religion, age or sexual-orientation. Our staff are recruited on the basis of ability and aptitude, reflecting the diversity of people in Camden.
We are registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspection and we have achieved the standard for Investors in People.
If you are interested in working with us and becoming part of a successful team, please contact us for an informal discussion and application form.
Application forms to be returned, signed, by post to:
David Morris
Camden Crossroads Caring for Carers
6-8 York Mews London NW5 2UJ
Applications by email and CV’s will not be accepted except where stated.
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