Empowering Young Carers: Practitioner & Mentor (16–25)

Applefields School; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Carers’ Resource in North Yorkshire is seeking a Young Carer Practitioner (16–25) to support young carers across Harrogate, Craven and Selby. The role involves one-to-one mentoring, information and advice, and group activities, with a focus on family-centred support.

The post is permanent, part-time (28 hours per week), based in Harrogate, with some early evenings and school-holiday activities. The salary is actual GBP 20,432.43 per annum, and the closing date is 28 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Mentoring
• Information provision
• Emotional support
• Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of young carers within family context.
• Work with whole family to identify barriers and unmet needs.
• Provide one-to-one information, advice and mentoring.
• Deliver group activities to promote wellbeing and skills.

Job description

Carers’ Resource in North Yorkshire is seeking a Young Carer Practitioner (16–25) to support young carers across Harrogate, Craven and Selby. The role involves one-to-one mentoring, information and advice, and group activities, with a focus on family-centred support.

The post is permanent, part-time (28 hours per week), based in Harrogate, with some early evenings and school-holiday activities. The salary is actual GBP 20,432.43 per annum, and the closing date is 28 September 2026.