Young Carers Intervention Worker (Part-Time)

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 community and Education settings raising the profile of Young Carers.

The successful applicant will:
• Offer one to one support to Young Carers
• Complete Young Carer Needs Assessments
• Offer appropriate interventions and identify the needs of an individual and or family with internal and external support organisation statutory.
• 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
• Support with the delivery of Young Carer groups and activities.
• Ability to articulate and promote Young Carers in Education settings
• Have a level of resilience when dealing with emotional and practical pressures of the role.
• 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.

To be considered for this role you will need to also be a good team player.

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

“Striving to promote equality and diversity throughout our service”

Closing date: Tuesday 11th November 2025

Interview date: 19.11.2025 (Held at Aidan House)

Please apply online at www.carersfederation.co.uk If you require any assistance please e-mail recruitment@carersfederation.co.uk .

Should you wish to discuss the post further you can contact: p.thorp@carersfederation.co.uk

Carers Federation operates a smoke free site policy. Smoking is not permitted on any of our premises.

Carers Federation Limited is registered in England as a company limited by guarantee.