We are seeking to recruit a Young Carer Support Practitionerin our Swindon team.
Number of hours per week 30
Salary £21,402.86 (£24,970 FTE)
Type of contract – fixed term
Work base Hybrid between office, community and home
Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC) is a well-established Cornish charity providing a range of services across the county supporting people and communities in need. Our work is rooted in our values: Engage, Support and Adapt. We believe communities already hold the strengths, assets and relationships needed to drive meaningful change. Our role is to work alongside people to enable, develop and support that change.
We are committed to creating a supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment, where staff are empowered to lead, innovate and grow.
Job Purpose
To identify, assess and support young carers (5–17) so they can access the same opportunities as their peers, thrive, and reduce the negative impact of caring on education, health and wellbeing. The post holder will complete Young Carer Needs Assessments, develop personalised support plans, and deliver one‑to‑one and group interventions in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 (young carers’ right to assessment), and whole‑family approaches under the Care Act 2014.
Please note you will be required to apply for an Enhanced DBS check if appointed.
For an informal chat about this post, please contact Andrea Macdonald on [email protected]. See the recruitment page of our website www.cornwallrcc.org.uk for further details, including a Role Profile, and how apply. We regret CVs cannot be accepted.
Application forms are available on our website ww.cornwallrcc.org.uk/recruitment and should be sent to [email protected]
Closing date: 12:00 noon on Friday 28th August 2026
Interviews: 22nd, 23rd,24th, 25th and 28th September
CRCC is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and welcomes diversity
Charity Reg No 1087550
Company Reg No 4144745
Pay: £21,402.86 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Swindon
