Careers and Vacancies

Thank you for showing an interest in working for Trafford Carers Centre. When available, all of our current vacancies will be listed below.

For each vacancy you will see a brief description of the job and a more detailed role description and person specification.

Please find the mandetory application forms under the 'Also in this section.'

Vacancies

Young Carers Project Manager

Job Title: Young Carers Project Manager

Salary: 29,688.00 per annum

Hours of work: 35 hours per week (with some evening and weekend work requirements)

Location: 9 Springfield Road, Sale, Manchester, M33 7XS

Responsible to: Deputy Chief Executive

Responsible for: Young Carers Team, student placements, volunteers

Length of Contract: Permanent

Application Closing date: 18th May

Interviews commence: 1st June

Full Job and Person Description

Trafford Carers Centre is seeking an inspiring individual to shape, influence and drive forward our organisation to deliver services that best meet the needs of unpaid carers supporting someone in Trafford.

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, the post holder will support the operational management and leadership of the Young Carers Project. They will combine strategic oversight with operational management supporting the young carers team. The post holder will have a pivotal and influential role in developing partnerships, strategic growth and demonstrating impact.

You will be educated to degree level or have an equivalent level of proven experience relevant to the role. With a strong emphasis on people management, quality assessing, impact measurement, building successful partnerships, delivering results and inspiring others. You will work effectively in collaboration with funders, VCSFE groups, schools and carers.

Main duties and responsibilities:

To support operational delivery of assessments, reviews and carer support including activities, events, carer support fund and crisis fund.
To manage events and activities, including budgets.
To manage a young carers team and student placements through supervision and performance management to deliver assessments, reviews and carer support.
To support volunteers helping to deliver operational services.
To manage and maintain records of staff annual leave and absences.
To lead and support on performance management, grievances and disciplinaries arising within the organisation.
To lead and manage safeguarding issues arising through casework and/or carer engagement.
To ensure effective administration and health & safety management.
To develop strong and effective external relationships and partnerships to enable place based working relationships and enhanced carer support.
To deputise for the Deputy Chief Executive as and when requested.

Management and performance:

Take a strategic role across operational services, working alongside and supporting the senior leadership team responsible for casework, health & wellbeing and young carers.
To carry out quality assurance work undertaken by caseworker to ensure effective assessments are in place to meet the needs of carers.

Partnerships and Communications:

To maximise use of Trafford Carers Centre website and social media for awareness raising initiatives.
To attend stakeholder events to promote Trafford Carers Centre as appropriate.
Advocate the concerns of the voluntary sector and encourage joint planning and co-design of solutions