Project Worker 2 - Young Carers Service

Barnardo's; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Huddersfield is seeking a Project Worker 2 for the Young Carers Service. The role involves delivering services to young carers and their families, requiring a full driving licence and access to a car. Flexibility for early evenings may be needed, with opportunities for hybrid working. The position is initially funded until March 2026 with potential for extension.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement

Group Personal Pension

Discounts and store benefits

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and access to a car is essential.
• Ability to work Mon-Fri 9-5 with occasional early evenings.
• Willingness to travel across Kirklees and deliver in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services to young carers and their families, including group work programmes.
• Travel to schools, family homes and community hubs within Kirklees.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and deliver activities as part of the Young Carers Service.

Skills

Driving skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

This post is for a Project Worker 2 position, in our Young Carers Service. The role is predominantly office-based in Kirklees, with travel to schools, family homes and hubs around the Kirklees area. It is essential that applicants have a full driving licence and access to a car.

Although the core hours are Mon-Fri 9-5pm, there may be a requirement to work some early evenings to deliver Group Work Programmes and/or support to young people and families. There are two posts available in Kirklees Young Carers at this time and we may be flexible with the hours.

Funding for this post is initially until 31 March 2026, with the possibility of extension to March 2027.

Please note that due to high application volumes, the advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services to young carers and their families, including group work programmes where required.
• Travel to schools, family homes and community hubs within Kirklees to provide support and engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and deliver activities and interventions as part of the Young Carers Service.

Requirements

• Full driving licence and access to a car is essential.
• Ability to work Mon-Fri 9-5 with occasional early evenings.
• Willingness to travel across Kirklees and to deliver in community settings.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay framework discussed at application; starting salary may be at the minimum to mid-point of the pay band, with progression opportunities based on contribution and values.
• Hybrid working options aligned to role and organisational policy.
• Annual leave entitlement and family-friendly leave options as part of Barnardo's benefits package.
• Group Personal Pension with matched contributions, cycle to work, season ticket loans, and access to wellbeing and employee assistance resources.
• Discounts, store benefits and access to learning and development opportunities.

About Barnardo\'s

We are committed to inclusion, equality of opportunity and belonging. We are a Disability Confident Leader and are progressing to be an anti-racist organisation. We encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates and offer reasonable adjustments in recruitment.