York Carers Centre
Lead Officer for Young Adult Carers – 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £28,163 per annum pro rata (Actual Salary £17,126)
York Carers Centre is an independent charity supporting unpaid carers in York. We are looking for a highly motivated and organised individual to join our friendly dedicated team, helping young adult carers (aged 18-25yrs) to maintain their health and wellbeing through the provision of information, advice and support.
This senior post provides leadership and direct service delivery for the Young Adult Carer service, and you will be managing a small team of staff and volunteers. You will have responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of the service in line with contract requirements.
The post-holder will ensure young adult carers are identified and recognised and have access to a range of emotional and practical support options, including one-to-one sessions, statutory carer assessments and groupwork/activities.
The role also requires you to identify funding opportunities, assist with funding bids, and maximise opportunities for fundraising to enhance the Young Adult Carer Service. You will be managing the delivery of a short-term funded project to support young adult carers on employability.
If you are empathetic and compassionate, have experience of supporting and engaging with vulnerable individuals and have knowledge of the voluntary and statutory services, then we’d love to hear from you.
The role will involve flexible/hybrid working travelling to and working from a range of outreach venues in the York area.
In return we’ll offer you:
- The opportunity to make a notable contribution to our work in making a difference to the lives of carers in York
- A friendly supportive working environment
- Generous Annual Leave
- Great flexible hybrid working options
- Learning and development opportunities
- Contributory pension scheme
These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: 17 August 2026 at 5pm
Interview date: 28 August 2026
For further information about this role, and to apply please visit:
To arrange an informal chat, please email Karen Weaver, HR Consultant, at [email protected]
We particularly welcome applications from people with their own caring experience.
We are committed to equal opportunities for all and would especially welcome applications from people with ethnically diverse backgrounds.
Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we cannot respond to every application individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, then your application has been unsuccessful.
If you are not appointed, your application will be destroyed after six months following the recruitment process.
