ROLE Purpose

• Support young carers aged 5 to 17 to thrive, achieve their potential, and enjoy the same opportunities as their peers.

• Complete Young Carer Needs Assessments and develop personalised support plans tailored to individual needs.

• Provide practical, emotional, and advocacy support to reduce the impact of caring responsibilities on education, health, and wellbeing.

• Deliver one-to-one support, group activities, workshops, and holiday programmes.

• Work collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals, and community organisations to coordinate effective support.

• Promote a whole-family approach to ensure young carers and their families receive the right help at the right time.

KEY Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of young carers in home, school, and community settings.

• Develop and review personalised support plans that build resilience and improve outcomes.

• Help young carers access education, leisure activities, social opportunities, and specialist support services.

• Provide advocacy and liaise with schools and partner agencies to ensure young carers are understood and supported.

• Deliver engaging groups, workshops, and activities that provide respite, social connection, and personal development opportunities.

• Make referrals and coordinate support with services such as mental health, youth, respite, and family support providers.

• Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to Early Help and Team Around the Family plans.

• Raise awareness of young carers and support professionals to identify and respond to their needs.

• Maintain accurate records, assessments, and outcomes data.

• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and contribute to effective risk management.