Young Carers Practitioner
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Young Carers Practitioner
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Bishop Auckland DL14, UK
Salary: £24,971 - £27,504 FTE per annum
Closing Date: 15 September 2025
Contract: One year fixed term
Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time)
Work Type: Hybrid (flexible working from home and office)
About the Job
Service: The Bridge Young Carers Service
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] supports people through change, challenge or crisis. For over 150 years, we protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We are seeking a Young Carers Practitioner who will offer support to young carers, working with families to make a huge impact and supporting young people to ensure they have the same life opportunities as their peers. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] have delivered the Young Carers service since 2011 and operate a whole family approach.
Main Responsibilities
- Completing Young Carers Needs Assessments or Young Adult Carers Assessments to inform tailored support.
- Support delivered through one-to-one sessions, home visits, school/college/university visits, telephone support and small peer support sessions.
- Deliver age-appropriate focused events and support groups with partner agencies.
- Operate a whole family approach and support/signpost other family members.
Main Requirements
- Enthusiasm, creative approach and ability to engage positively with a wide range of people.
- Sound knowledge of child/young adult development, safeguarding, and the assessment process.
- Qualified to level 3 or above in social work, health, education or equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Appointments subject to satisfactory DBS disclosure.
Benefits
- Annual paid leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days plus bank holidays.
- Up to 6% matched-pension contributions.
- Flexible working arrangements from day one.
- Enhanced paid sick leave and family leave.
- Eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
Click the 'Apply Now' link and fill out the digital application form. Closing date: Sunday 14th September at 23:59. Interviews on Tuesday 23rd September in Bishop Auckland. For queries, email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.