Young Carer / Young Adult Carers Support Worker

Job Description

Have you got what it takes to provide support to children and young people who have caring responsibilities?

Requirements:

• A sound knowledge of working with children and young people.
• An understanding of the role that a Young Carer and Young Adult Carer have and how this can impact their life.
• The skills for a demanding, yet very rewarding job delivering one to one support.
• The skills to help deliver group sessions.
• The flexibility to work after school hours into the early evening, occasional weekend work and residentials.
• Access to own car.

We have a vacancy in the Young Carers Project team, and require a Young Carers/Young Adult Carers Support Workers.

Post: 15 hours per week – £25,538 full time equivalent

Closing Date: Thursday 9th July 2026

Interviews will be held on: Monday 20th July 2026

Contributory pension scheme, signup to free health plan and flexible working arrangements.

The postholder will:

• Provide support to Young Carers & Young Adult Carers across Dumfries & Galloway.
• Have knowledge of working with children and young people is essential, as is access to own car.
• Have an awareness of the workings of the third sector, health and social care services would be an advantage.
• Have a knowledge of digital applications is essential and experience of using virtual platforms would be an advantage.

The post will include a blended approach of home and office working.

Posts will be subject to PVG checks.

PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO UNPAID CARERS – NOT PROVIDE CARE.

PLEASE NOTE: CVs WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.