Young Carer Practitioner

Young Carer Practitioner
Salary: £15.66 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Doncaster (Hybrid working)
Client: City of Doncaster Council
Contract Type: Temporary (6 months)
Hours: Full time (37 hours per week)
About the Role
The Early Intervention and Prevention Team at Doncaster Council is seeking a temporary Young Carer Practitioner. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young carers and their families, helping to build resilience, confidence, and independence. The role involves direct work with children and families, both one-to-one and in group settings, and includes raising awareness of the service across various organisations.
Key Responsibilities

• Undertake skilled assessments of young carers and their families to identify needs.
• Develop and implement support plans in collaboration with key agencies.
• Deliver holistic casework and facilitate weekly social groups.
• Reduce inappropriate caring responsibilities by ensuring adult needs are met.
• Provide awareness training across children and adult services.
• Lead the development and delivery of the Young Carers Council.
• Promote the service to external organisations and stakeholders.

Experience & Knowledge
Essential:

• Experience working with children, young people, and families.
• Strong communication skills across professional and personal settings.
• Experience working to tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Experience in targeted interventions (individual and group).
• Understanding of data protection and GDPR.
• Familiarity with role-specific processes and standards.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of role-specific activities and operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to assess, plan, and review work effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to Doncaster Council’s values and behaviours.
• Adaptability and self-motivation.
• Problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education (Level 3 or equivalent experience).
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Willingness to undergo DBS checks and meet disability confident criteria.

If you are interested in the role and would like to contact me for further information on the role you can contact myself on the details below.

At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.

To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Jack at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or email on Jack.Lonsdale@Servicecare.org.uk