A carer is someone who, without payment, provides help and support to a friend, neighbour or relative who could not manage otherwise because of frailty, illness or disability. They may even be juggling paid work with caring responsibilities at home. Carers have a tough job – it can mean unrelenting pressure, little chance to relax and a lot of worry. The system is complicated, and the issue is hidden.
Carers’ Resource provides support for unpaid carers, no matter what their age, race, religion or needs. We provide information, advice and support to carers, to the people they care for and to professionals who work with them. We are an independent, award-winning Yorkshire charity which is open to everyone and offers emotional and practical help to enable them to cope.
As the charity has grown and developed, we have taken on other roles, too. For example, we help people after they return home from hospital, and provide assistance in people’s own homes through our dedicated Care@ service.
We specialise in helping carers and vulnerable people.
We believe carers and vulnerable people alike need care themselves.
We exist to work with and for carers and vulnerable people by:
Purpose of Role:
The Carers’ Resource delivers a wide range of activities across Craven, Bradford and Harrogate to encourage young carers to have time with other young carers; in turn giving them time for themselves.
Volunteers for the Young Carers’ Team are relied upon to ensure the smooth delivery of these activities. Activities can be anything from arts and crafts to mentoring, from youth clubs to trips and groups. Lots of choice of activites and groups.
Our Thursday after school group at Manningham Mills provides a fun environment where Young Carers can relax away from their caring. On alternate weeks it caters to 5-11 year olds and 11-18 year olds with the activities changing to suit. The group runs from 4.30pm to 6.00pm. Similar groups run Monday-Wednesday in other areas of Bradford.
Minimum commitment level: Twice a month
Start Date: 27-02-2024