Train the Trainer: Young Carers Champion in the Workplace

Join us for an in-person session designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a Young Carers Champion for your workplace! This hands-on training will boost your confidence and help you support young carers in your community effectively.

This course is for professionals working in Children or Adult services in Healthcare, Education, Statutory Services and Community Support Agencies. We recommend that workplaces nominate a minimum of two members of staff to be trained as Young Carer Champions.

Modules include:

• Understanding the roles of Young Carers and the impact on their wellbeing and development
• Identifying Young Carers within your own workplace
• Engaging with Young Carers and their families
• Understanding the legal rights of Young Carers in the UK

On completion of this course, you will be provided with the relevant resources to use within your workplace to disseminate learning. As trained Young Carers Champions, you will be invited to attend our termly Reflective Sessions to assist you with your role.

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"Being a Young Carer Champion is a very fulfilling and rewarding role. I feel confident when having conversations about being a young carer with young people and their families. It is every professional's responsibility to identify young carers within our communities and offer them the support they need to be able to achieve their full potential. I feel honoured being a YC Champion within my organisation and I am committed to raising awareness about young carers." – Family Coach, Achieving for Children

“The training was very helpful and delivered in a formal manner that was inspiring and interesting. I will share the excellent resources with colleagues so we can all work together to help identify students who are in caring roles.” Designated Safeguarding Lead, BCA college

"The training was very useful and helpful, especially for someone who is attending for the first time. I would say the modules are very informative and I believe and fell I am more equipped in understanding this role than how I felt before" - Family Worker, Larchfield Primary School

"Insightful for a group setting to hear how other professionals work, giving ideas to others to improve "- Care Coordinator, Maidenhead PCN

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