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Identifying Young Carers: Our Responsibilities and Duties. (For staff in ASC and CSC and PS)

Venue
Badminton Road G12, Badminton Road
venue
Event Tutors
Course Tutor
tutors
Admin Contact
Learning and Development (HRlearninganddevelopment@southglos.gov.uk)
Target Audience
ASYE Academy (All) / Social Care Staff
target audience
Event Types
Course (daytime)
Course categories
Adult Social Care / Children and Young People / Safeguarding
Adult Social Care subcategories
General Adult Social Care / Safeguarding Adult
Children and Young People subcategories
Children's Social Care / Safeguarding Children
Safeguarding subcategories
Safeguarding Adult / Safeguarding Children
Event description
This session is aimed at both Adult and Childrens Social Care.  It is about making everyone aware of Young Carers, in particular the Young Carers Protocol, and trying to ensure that they do not remain hidden, but are made visible and receive the help and support that they require and are entitled to.  This session is led by three very experienced trainers;

Kay, one of our young ambassadors who was and still is a carer to two family members,
Joss, who is the Young Carers Service manager for the Carers Support Centre
Kathryn, a social worker in our Connected Care Team, who carers deeply about raising awareness around young carers.

They have put together a session that looks at:
  • Myth Busting
  • Young Carers Protocol
  • Young carers - who are they?
  • Young carers roles
  • The positive and negative impact on young carers/parents
  • What is 'No Wrong Doors' and why it is needed
  • Identifying hidden young carers
  • What caring tasks are inappropriate or excessive
  • Assessment, guidance and monitoring
  • Support for young carers
  • Young Carers Charter
All documents and resources relating to Young Carers can be accessed through this link:  Young Carers Resources
Learning outcomes

  • To develop an understanding of young carers' roles and how this impacts both positively and negatively, on individuals’ lives

  • To develop your awareness of the duties of the local authority, as set out in a range of legislation, in relation to young carers

  • To know what the key rights of carers are.

  • To feel confident in engaging with families and young carers to explore their needs, identify support, referral processes and a pathway of support

  • To be aware of the different cultural perspectives that can impact on identification and support

  • To understand the safeguarding thresholds relating to being a young carer and age-appropriate caring responsibilities

  • To have an awareness of relevant local services that can provide support to young carers

Start Date
Thursday 27 February 2025
End Date
Thursday 27 February 2025
Closing Date
Thursday 20 February 2025
Times
13:30 - 16:30
Maximum Places
15 
Cost
£0.00 
Number of Sessions
1
Certificate expiry
No
Pass/Fail event
No