Carers in Bedfordshire is a strong and well-respected local charity with an ambitious plan to expand so that we can do more for carers.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in a young person's life?
Do you believe every child deserves someone who truly sees them, listens to them, and helps them feel safe, supported, and understood?
If so, this role might be exactly what you're looking for.
About the Role:
As a Young Carer Wellbeing Practitioner, you'll support Young Carers who help care for a family member with a disability, long-term illness, mental health needs or addiction. You'll build trusting relationships, offer emotional and practical support, and help Young Carers feel confident, connected and less alone in their caring role.
You will:
* Deliver 1:1 wellbeing sessions in schools, and community settings
* Create safe, nurturing spaces for Young Carers to talk and be heard
* Work collaboratively with families, schools, and professionals
* Support Young Carers to build resilience, coping strategies and positive wellbeing
* Help Young Carers access activities, groups, and wider support
* Be part of a warm, supportive and passionate team making change every day
About You:
We're looking for someone who is:
* Empathic, patient and an excellent listener
* Experienced in supporting children or young people
* Confident working independently and within a team
* Able to build rapport quickly with families and professionals
* Passionate about mental health, wellbeing and empowering young people
* Organised, flexible and committed to making a difference
Why Join Us?
* A meaningful role where no two days are the same
* A supportive, friendly team that values your wellbeing
* Opportunities for training and development
* The chance to change a Young Carer's life
If you're driven by compassion and want to be part of something genuinely impactful, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help Young Carers thrive.
(please see attached job description/person specification for full details)
If you think this is for you please get in touch.
This role is a fixed term contract (likely to be extended), and is offered with full time (35 hours/week) or part time hours, down to 25 hours/week.
The salary quoted is the Full Time Equivalent (35 hours) - reduced hours would be pro rata.
For further details and to apply - please go to the "work for us" page of our website and follow the instructions.
Or contact Cath.Brimmell at for a job pack.
Please apply as soon as possible.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 16 months
Pay: £27,662.00-£30,800.00 per year
Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site gym
* Work from home
Application question(s):
* Are you able to work in the UK without Sponsorship from an employer?
* Do you have a psychology degree?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bedford MK41 7PH