Young Carer Practitioner - Family-Centred Support & Mentoring

Carers' Resource; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Carers’ Resource is seeking a Young Carer Practitioner to support the social, emotional and educational wellbeing of young carers across Harrogate District. The role involves one-to-one support and group activities, embedding a whole-family approach and coordinating with partners to provide holistic services.

The position requires flexibility, including some early evenings and school holidays activities. Applications close after the specified deadline.

Qualifications

• Assess the needs of young carers within the context of their family circumstances.
• Develop family-focused support plans that reduce inappropriate caring responsibilities.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate group activities, trips and events.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of young carers within the context of their family circumstances.
• Work with the whole family to identify barriers, challenges and unmet needs.
• Provide one-to-one information, advice, mentoring and emotional support
• Develop family-focused support plans that reduce inappropriate caring responsibilities.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate group activities, trips and events.
• Monitor and review young carers’ needs, including changes within the family.
• Work collaboratively with statutory, voluntary and community organisations,
• Make appropriate referrals and signpost families to additional services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and respond appropriately to concerns.
• Seek feedback from young carers and families to inform service improvement.
• Act as an ambassador for Carers’ Resource at all times.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Safeguarding

Community engagement

Job description

Carers’ Resource is seeking a Young Carer Practitioner to support the social, emotional and educational wellbeing of young carers across Harrogate District. The role involves one-to-one support and group activities, embedding a whole-family approach and coordinating with partners to provide holistic services.

The position requires flexibility, including some early evenings and school holidays activities. Applications close after the specified deadline.