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Young Carers / Young Adult Carers Support Worker

Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre
Dumfries

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Job details

Part-time
£25,285 a year

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Dementia care
Medication administration
Care experience
First aid
Home care

Full job description

An exciting opportunity for the right person to join our Carer support service within the Young Carers Project - 15 hour post

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

A sound knowledge of working with children and young people.
An understanding of the role that a Young Carer / Young Adult Carer has 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
15 hours per week

Benefits:

Contributory pension scheme.
Flexible working arrangements.
Sign up to free subscription of health plan.

Job Description:

1. To report to the Young Carers Manager in the provision of services for Young Carers/Young Adult Carers.

2. To offer information, advice and support services to Young Carers and Young Adult Carers, their families and professionals as appropriate and to publicise and promote Young Carers activities.

3. To work with Young Carers and Young Adult Carers individually and in groups. Provide advocacy where appropriate or support to access independent advocacy.

4. To assess the needs of Young Carers/Young Adult Carers and establish the support required from the Project.

5. To assist in the development and delivery of age appropriate activities for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers including evening work & occasional residential breaks.

6. To prepare and distribute information:

a) for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers

b) about Young Carers and Young Adult Carers issues

8. To raise awareness about the needs of Young Carers and Young Adult Carers within the statutory, private and voluntary sector. Establish and maintain links with relevant professionals in health, social work, education and third sector

9. To encourage and enable Young Carers and Young Adult Carers to constructively voice their needs and advocate where necessary.

10. To attend regular Carers Centre staff meetings, Young Carers staff meetings and supervision.

11.T o attend training sessions where appropriate and adhere to Health & Safely, Child Protection and Adult Support & Protection requirements.

12. Any other duties deemed necessary by the Young Carers Manager and the Board of Trustees.

13. To establish and maintain links with relevant professionals in health, social work, education and third sector.

14. To participate in promotional activities relating to the work of the organisation including giving presentations.

15. To collect statistical and other relevant information, including on unmet need, required for monitoring and reporting purposes and produce reports/information as required.

16. To assist Young Carers to develop a Young Carers Statement using the Outcome My Star tool.

17. To assist Young Adult Carers to develop an Adult Carers Support Plan using an outcome focused approach

18. Identify and support Young Adult Carers to access and participate in mainstream services

19. Complete Young Carers and Young Adult Carers case notes and ensure accurate records are maintained on the Centres Database.

Closing Date: Thursday 9th July 2026

Interviews will be held on: Monday 20th July 2026

To apply visit: Dumfries & Galloway Carers Centre Website

https://www.dgalcarers.co.uk/about/vacancies

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £25,285.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension

Application question(s):

Have access to own car?

Have experience of working with children and/or young people?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dumfries DG1 2PW

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