• Course Overview


    Eligibility: Professionals working with children and young people (staff working in schools, youth services, family support services; Mental health and Drug and Alcohol services)

    This bitesize session is open to anyone who works with children, young people and families, (not appropriate for foster carers, parents or guardians) and those supporting adults where young carers may be present.

    Young carers may provide over 50 hours of caring a week, it impacts on their health and wellbeing and educational outcomes. 1 in 10 young people are young carers, however most are hidden and are not able to access the vital support they need. Young Carers have a right to, and need better access to an assessment and support.

    This bitesize session will look at the following:

    • What is a young carer?
    • How can I identify a young carer?
    • What is the referral pathway and next steps?
    • What are the key documents I need to be aware of?
    • What is the Young Carers Service?

    Learning outcomes

    As a result of this course, you will:

      • Have an awareness of who young carers are (definition)
      • Develop awareness of how to identify young carers.
      • Be able to initiate conversation and assess need.
      • Have an understanding of referral pathways and support available.
      • Have an awareness of relevant local services that can provide support to young carers

    Charges

    This course is fully funded. When you sign up you'll be able to book your place for free.

    Please refer to our terms and conditions for more information.

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