Education Engagement Lead

Could you help transform the way schools and education providers identify and support young carers? There are over 10,000 children and young people with caring responsibilities in Essex alone. We have an exciting opportunity for an Education Engagement Lead to join our Young Carers Team, in a new role leading our engagement with schools and colleges across Essex. This is a rewarding and varied role, working in partnership with schools, further education providers and key stakeholders to improve the identification, recognition and support of young carers. You will have experience of partnership working, project coordination and delivering training within education, children''s services or the voluntary sector. You''ll be passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and helping education settings embed sustainable support for young carers. Action for Family Carers is a thriving charity which for over 35 years has been providing support for Adult Carers and Young Carers - people with unpaid caring responsibilities for others. We are a Carers Trust Network Partner and hold the Excellence for Carers quality mark. We provide support including, information, coaching, counselling, peer support, respite care and Young Carer clubs across Essex, working within schools, GP practices and a variety of community settings. Responsibilities will include: Building effective partnerships with schools and colleges to improve young carer identification and support. ..... full job details .....