Young Adult Carers are young people aged between 16 and 25 who help to look after a parent, sibling or grandparent who has a disability, illness, a mental health issue, addiction, or frailty. Providing unpaid care for someone can be rewarding, but it can also be a huge responsibility that can affect other areas of a person’s life, such as, education, family life and their own health and wellbeing.
In this role you will support young adult carers to identify their needs, develop a Young Carers Statement or a Young Adult Carer Support Plan and provide any support identified by the young adult carer to ensure they are protected from undertaking caring responsibilities and tasks which are inappropriate, having regards to their age and maturity.
**Please read the role profile carefully before applying for this role**
As a young adult carer support worker, you will:
1. Work directly with young adult carers, offering guidance, information, and emotional support.
2. Develop and run group activities, workshops, and awareness events.
3. Build partnerships with local agencies, colleges, and services.
We are looking for someone who:
✔ Has experience working with young people or carers.
✔ Is confident communicating with groups and in public settings.
✔ Can organise activities and build positive relationships.
✔ Is flexible, proactive, and passionate about inclusion.
This role requires a UK driving licence and PVG Scheme membership.
If you think you have the necessary skills and you would like to join our dedicated team to help make a positive difference to the lives of local young adult carers, please read the supporting documents and apply now!
The closing date is Monday 1 December. Interviews dates are to be confirmed.