Young Adult Carer (YAC) Support Worker

The Care Forum; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity in Bristol is seeking a passionate professional to join their Young Carers team. This exciting role involves developing a new service for Young Adult Carers aged 18-25, focusing on setting up peer support groups. Ideal candidates will be empathetic and organized, with a commitment to understanding the unique needs of young carers. Join a dynamic and supportive environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families. If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, apply now and help shape the future of support for young adult carers.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young carers and understanding their unique needs.
• Ability to develop and sustain peer support groups.

Responsibilities

• Promote Young Adult Carers peer support groups.
• Organize meet-ups based on young adult carers' preferences.
• Provide advice and information during sessions.

Skills

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Independence

Communication

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Carers Support – Bristol and South Gloucestershire

Opportunity available to help make life better for carers

Are you self-motivated, organised, empathetic, able to work independently and think on your feet, then you might want to consider joining a small team of like-minded people.

Our charity, Carers Support, works across Bristol and S. Glos to support unpaid family carers who are supporting their loved ones at home. Our Young Carers Service provides help and support to children and young people aged 8-18, their families, and professionals working with young carers. This role is the development of a new service for 18-25 year-old Young Adult Carers

Young carers and Young Adult Carers look after someone in their family who has a disability, a long-term illness, or is affected by mental ill health or substance misuse.

We currently have a vacancy in our dynamic, creative and supportive Young Carers team, for this new role that will set up peer support groups with young adult carers.

We are looking to recruit a passionate, committed professional who understands young carers unique needs.

Main duties would include:

To:

• Promote Young Adult Carers (18-25years) peer support groups
• Organise meet ups based on what YAC want.
• Provide advice and information in the sessions responding to needs identified.
• Work with YAC members to develop the peer support groups into a sustainable future.

There’s lots more we could tell you, but why not apply and come and see for yourself. If you’d like any further information, please email Joss Tagg:[e-mail]

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 21st May 2025 @ 9.00am with interviews at our offices in Fishponds on Thursday 29th May 2025.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our workplace is free of barriers and fully accessible for people with disabilities. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults; from recruitment of staff through to supporting our team working with families and carers in crisis.