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The Young Carers Project offers 1:1 support with a view to the young person moving on to other services.
The main roles of the Key Worker are to:
- Empower young carers
- Give young carers’ a voice
- Provide support to a young person on a one to one basis
- Ensure that the young carers’ views are recognised and heard
- Provide the young person with information that they need
- Enable the young person to have time away from the family environment
- Encourage the young person to participate in activities and access the services they require
The Key Worker can also:
- Help develop confidence and self esteem
- Act as an advocate for the young person
- Make recommendations on behalf of the young carer
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