Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where no two days are the same?
We are seeking a dedicated Young Carer Practitioner to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support young carers and their families, helping them build confidence, independence, and resilience.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Deliver direct support to children, young people, and families through one-to-one and group sessions.
* Complete whole-family assessments and develop tailored support plans in collaboration with key agencies.
* Facilitate weekly social groups and the Young Carers Council.
* Raise awareness of young carers’ needs across services through training and outreach.
* Work to reduce inappropriate caring responsibilities by ensuring adult needs are met.
What We’re Looking For:
* Strong communication skills and experience working with children, families, and professionals.
* Ability to assess, plan, and review support within safeguarding frameworks.
* Experience with targeted interventions and group facilitation.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database management.
* Understanding of GDPR and data protection principles.
* Willingness to develop professionally and work flexibly, including hybrid arrangements.
* Driver preferable
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a passionate team committed to helping Doncaster’s young people thrive.
* Access to excellent employee benefits including:
* Competitive leave entitlement
* Generous local government pension scheme
* Well-being support and development opportunities
* Staff discounts and benefit schemes
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to inclusive recruitment and making reasonable adjustments to support all applicants.
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