Young Carers Coordinator (Seniors)

Alliance Homes Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in the West of England is seeking a Young Carers Coordinator to support children aged 13-18 with caring responsibilities at home. You will conduct assessments, plan and lead support programmes, and provide advice to schools. The role requires excellent communication skills, networking ability, and experience working with young people. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, a health care plan, and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Health Care Plan

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience building rapport with young carers aged 13-18.
• Understanding of child safeguarding procedures.
• Confidence in planning and delivering group sessions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory assessments and develop support programmes.
• Plan and deliver group sessions for young carers.
• Provide advice and guidance to young carers and schools.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Networking ability with stakeholders

Experience working with young people

Job description

Job Overview

25 hours per week – Actual Salary: £18,117 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Young Carers team to support children within North Somerset who have a caring responsibility at home. In this Young Carers Coordinator role you will conduct statutory assessments, plan, deliver and lead a programme of support for senior young carers aged 13‑18 years, and arrange extra trips outside our standard funding.

As a main referrer you will be an important link to schools, providing advice and guidance to young carers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory assessments and develop support programmes for young carers aged 13‑18.
• Plan, deliver and lead group sessions and individual support.
• Arrange additional trips and activities beyond standard funding.
• Provide young carers with a break from caring duties.
• Serve as a key link to schools, offering advice and guidance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience building rapport and working with young people.
• Excellent communication skills and sensitivity to the impact of caring.
• Understanding of multi‑agency approaches and child safeguarding.
• Confidence in planning and delivering group sessions.
• Networking ability with a range of stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work regular evening hours.
• Successful Enhanced DBS check.
• Full driving licence with access to own car or alternative transport.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Alliance Day – a day off on your work anniversary.
• Family Friendly Leave.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme.
• Health Care Plan.
• Learning and Development opportunities.
• Discounts Portal.
• Wellbeing Programme.
• Make the Difference Day.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Key Skills

• Academics
• Business Objects
• High School
• Coating
• Java
• Application Management

About Alliance Homes

Alliance Homes is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities. We welcome applications from a diverse range of talented individuals who can help us reach this goal. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and guarantee interview opportunities for candidates who match the minimum essential criteria.