Our support for young carers

Danesgate Community has a very close relationship with the charity York Young Carers, together we aim to provide support for the well-being of individuals that have care responsibilities within the home setting. We work closely with the charity and the staff at York Carers Centre who aim to identify the impact that caring may have on the emotional and physical health, education and life chances of young carers, and provide appropriate, individual and group support.

We support children and young people from the age of 5 to 16 years. Each young person’s situation is different and unique, so we complete an initial assessment which helps us to provide support tailored to individual and family needs.

York Young Carers will provide you with a Parent/Guardian Handbook when any young carer is registered with their service. This provides comprehensive information about what the service offers and their policies.

Our staff

We employ dedicated staff to provide support to children and young people, who will maintain regular contact with you as the parent or guardian.  You can contact us with any questions during working hours on 01904 5555555.

At York Young Carers they have a team of volunteers who support regular events, trips and activities. All staff and volunteers have regular supervision and have been interviewed, DBS checked, and are fully trained in safeguarding and child protection.

Safeguarding

Danesgate Community and York Carers Centre is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children and young people. We believe that the young carers service should provide positive experiences, where young people can mix in a safe and happy environment in and outside of school. To know more about our full safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection policies please get in touch with our Young Carers Champion Steve Burdett.