Young Carer Support Practitioner

We are currently recruiting a Young Carer Support Practitioner , to join the newlyformed young carer support team. As part of a new team, this post would bepredominantly covering all of Shropshire .The post is for 15 hours a week, including some evenings for the purpose of meetingchildren and young people at clubs.

The successful candidate will have experience working with children and youngpeople and will have some experience and understanding of the experiences of thefamily and unpaid carers and the role that they fulfil.We are seeking to recruit a well-motivated and creative practitioner who can developthe strengths of individuals and maximise their independence utilising communityresources and is an excellent team player.

Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire.One of the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you'reworking to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings.The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county's assets, its natural beauty,its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities forpersonal development, apprenticeships and career progression including:

• Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33
days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.
• Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary
sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs)
• Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund
• Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave,
special leave)
• Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of
working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.