About the Role

ID: 1786 Young Carers Practitioner
Service: The Bridge Young Carers Service & Young Carers Darlington
Salary: Grade 2 (upper) point 16-19: £25,221 - £27,780 FTE per annum (£20,176.80 - £22,224.00 per annum, pro rata)
Location: Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 & Darlington
Hours: 29.6 hours per week (part-time)
Contract type: Temporary- 12 months

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] deliver the Young Carers services in County Durham and Darlington. The services ensure that children and young people are not disadvantaged by their caring responsibilities. We are seeking a Young Carers Practitioner who will offer support to young carers, working with families to make a huge impact.

Main Responsibilities

• Completing Young Carers Needs Assessments or Young Adult Carers Assessments which will inform a package of support tailored to the young person and their family’s specific needs.
• Support delivered through one-to-one sessions, home visits, school, college or university visits, telephone support and small peer support sessions.
• Deliver age-appropriate focused events and support groups to provide peer support and learning with partner agencies.
• Operate a whole family approach and support signposting to 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 a level 3 or above with a recognised professional qualification in social work, health, education or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Appointments subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.

Benefits

• Annual paid leave entitlement starting at 25 days plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days.
• 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’ link and fill out the digital application form. Closing Date: Friday 12th June 2026 at 23:59. Interviews scheduled for 1st July 2026 in Bishop Auckland. For queries, email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly ethnically diverse, LGBTQIA+ and disabled candidates. Guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria.