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  • Fife Young Carers - Befriending Coordinator

    Created: 24/01/2023
    News/Events Category: Job Vacancies


    Post: Befriending Coordinator

    Hours: 35 hrs p/w Full time

    Salary: £23,674 - £24,406 per annum

    Fife Young Carers (FYC) is looking for a creative and energetic individual, with experience working with vulnerable children and young people in a variety of settings. The successful candidate will have great communication and organisational skills and be able to work sensitively with children and young people of all ages. 

    The post holder will be responsible for providing a befriending service to Young Carers who are socially isolated and for recruiting and supporting a network of volunteer befrienders.

    You must be enthusiastic, have a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving, an effective networker and proven team player.  Experience of training volunteers and supporting young people in the above context would be an advantage.

    Own transport is essential. Hours are worked flexibly but you should expect to work some evenings and weekends.

    The position is subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

     For more information about how this role will suit you please read the job description and complete the application form by visiting FYC's website.

    The closing date for applications is noon on 17 February 2023.




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