Young Carers Education/Support Worker

Carers Federation Ltd is a national charity and Company Limited by Guarantee established in 1992 to empower Carers, the people for whom they care and the wider community. The charity is managed by a Board of Trustees elected by our membership.

Carers Federation has successfully been awarded a 3-year contract by Gateshead Council and North East and Cumbria ICB to deliver an all – age carers support service for unpaid carers living in and around Gateshead. The successful applicant will be part of a dynamic and passionate team with a commitment to identifying and supporting Young Carers both within the community and educational settings.

Job Purpose:
You will be office-based however you will be expected to out and about within the Gateshead community and Education settings raising the profile of Young Carers.

The successful applicant will:
• Raise the profile of Young Carers within the education setting
• Deliver School assemblies
• Deliver awareness training within schools
• Helping and empowering young carers in building their confidence
• Using your own initiative when managing appointments, meetings etc.
• Understanding of safeguarding Children & Adults
• Understanding of the Safeguarding referral process
• Work within a multi-agency approach as and when required.
• Have good communication skills
• Good computer skills and accurate record keeping
• Ability to manage own workload
• Confident, conscientious, enthusiastic
• Confidence in delivering presentations
• Ability to articulate and promote Young Carers in Education settings
• Ability and confidence in leading and developing education network meetings
• An understanding of young Carers and their diverse needs
• Have a level of resilience when dealing with emotional and practical pressures of the Young Carer support worker role.
• Previous experience in working with children.
• Willingness to access relevant training as part of personal development.
• You will be expected to support with the delivery of Young Carer group and activities during school holidays.
You will work within the Gateshead Safeguarding Board policies and procedures alongside those of Carers Federation.

Due to the expectation of traveling it is highly desirable that you are a driver/car user and willing to travel on occasions long distances.

Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 11th November 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 19th November 2025 (Held at Aidan House)

This post is subject to medical, reference and enhanced DBS checks.

“Striving to promote equality and diversity throughout our service.”

Please apply online at www.carersfederation.co.uk. If you require any assistance, please email recruitment@carersfederation.co.uk.

Should you wish to discuss the post further you can contact:

p.thorp@carersfederation.co.uk

Please quote the job reference.