Young Carer Practitioner, Harrogate

THE CARERS' RESOURCE; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The post requires some early evening work and participation in school holidays activities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to ensure coordinated support

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.

Job description

Copyright © 2026 Carers' Resource.|Registered charity No. 1049278.

Company registered in England No. 03054273

Registered office: Unit 3, Grove Park Court, Grove Park Terrace, Harrogate HG1 4DP

Serving the people of Bradford, Harrogate, Selby and Craven Districts

We are looking for a Young Carer Practitioner working across the Harrogate district.

Hours: 26 Hours
Base: Harrogate
Salary: £18,972 (actual salary)
Closing date for applications: Thursday 5th November at 10am

Role overview:

As a Young Carer Practitioner, you will support the social, emotional and educational wellbeing of young carers across Harrogate District through a combination of one-to-one support and group/activity-based work.

Central to this role is embedding a whole family approach. You will recognise the young carer as part of a wider family system, work proactively with parents, siblings and wider family members, identify additional support needs, and collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies to ensure coordinated, family-centred support.

The post requires flexibility, including some early evening work and participation in activities during school holidays.

Your application must clearly evidence how you meet the Person Specification

Requirements or Key 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.

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated organisation that is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of carers. If you are passionate about supporting others and making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Carers’ Resource values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.