Young Carers Practitioner

Young Carers Practitioner

Location: Family Hubs across Cumberland, such as Carlisle
Hours: 29.6 hours per week (part-time)
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
Contract: Temporary - 3 months with possibility of extension

Benefits

• Make a meaningful difference to young people and their families.
• Join an established charity with a strong focus on family support.
• Enjoy a varied role combining assessments, direct work and multi-agency collaboration.
• Help young carers feel heard, supported and empowered.

Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and families? A leading charity is looking for a dedicated Young Carers Practitioner to join its team in Cumberland.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference by helping young carers access the support they need to thrive, build confidence and enjoy the same opportunities as their peers.

The Role - Young Carers Practitioner

• Complete Young Carer and Young Adult Carer Needs Assessments.
• Develop tailored support plans to meet individual and family needs.
• Deliver one-to-one support, home visits and targeted interventions.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools and partner agencies.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Help young carers access peer support, activities and wider community services.

Requirements

A recognised Level 3 or above qualification in social work, health, education or an equivalent field.

Experience working with children, young people, carers or families.

Understanding of safeguarding and assessment processes.

Strong communication, engagement and organisational skills.

Access to a vehicle for work purposes and the ability to travel across Cumberland.

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