Overview
We are seeking a passionate Early Help Professional (Young Carers) to support children and young people who take on caring responsibilities at home. This part‑time position requires 28 hours per week.
About the Team
The Young Carers Service provides vital support to children and young people who have emotional or practical caring responsibilities for a family member who is disabled, physically or mentally unwell, or affected by substance misuse. The team is driven and ambitious, fully committed to ensuring the voices of young carers are heard and their rights protected. We work closely with families, balancing remote working with in‑person engagement events, meetings, and assessments, while continually developing our young carers' services.
Responsibilities
* Champion the rights and needs of young carers, proactively triage and process referrals, coordinate needs assessments and reviews, and coordinate multi‑agency support plans to reduce inappropriate caring, safeguard and promote wellbeing, protect education, and support smooth transitions (16–18) into adult services.
* Lead on timely, high‑quality transition assessments for young carers approaching adulthood.
* Develop interventions and approaches for up to 18‑year‑olds to participate in a range of universal activities that support their wellbeing, development, and responsibilities as a young carer.
* Provide support, advice and training to other professionals such as social workers and Early Help Professionals on Young Carers, acting as an expert on the agenda within their responsibility.
Benefits
* 28 days* annual leave (increasing to 33 days* after 3 years of continuous service) with options to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.
* Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work‑life balance.
* Paid employee volunteering scheme.
* Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
* Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits (Terms and Conditions apply).
* Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
* Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
* (Pro rata for part time).
Eligibility & Conditions
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Candidates requiring sponsorship to work may assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS); sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations.
No agencies please.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Job Details
Position: Early Help Professional – Young Carers (part time 28 hours per week)
Employer: Bracknell Forest Council
Salary: £28,069 – £31,409 per year for 28 hours per week (inclusive of London Weighting).
Location: The Family Hubs, Bracknell, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part Time
Hours: 28 hours per week
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 20/04/2026 at 23:59
Notes
All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of the pre‑employment checks process.
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