Job Description
Role Title: Young Carer Senior Support Worker
Location: Hybrid
Reports to: Young Carer and Young Adult Carer Service Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,000
Hours: 30 hours a week (with the potential for flexibility)
Holiday: 25 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
About Carers Bucks
At Carers Bucks we are committed to making a lasting and positive difference in the lives of unpaid carers across Buckinghamshire - from children as young as five to adults supporting loved ones through physical/mental illness, frailty, disability or addiction. We understand that caring can impact a person’s health, wellbeing and future opportunities and we’re here to make sure it doesn’t have to. Our aim is to empower all carers to make informed choices, access the right support and feel confident in their caring role and beyond.
As a trusted local charity with over 20 years’ experience, we are continually evolving to meet carer’s needs and improve access to support. Our team is at the heart of everything we do. We foster a positive, supportive working culture where wellbeing matters and professional development is encouraged and celebrated.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, motivated and highly organised Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated Young Carers Service team. Our team of support workers focus on supporting young carers throughout their caring journey, ensuring they feel understood, valued and empowered whilst also providing the opportunities and practical support the young people need to thrive and continue their caring role.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will manage your own caseload while also acting as the first point of contact for the team. You will coordinate daily activities and offer hands-on support, guidance and problem-solving so that the team can provide a consistently high-quality service and meet the needs of the young carers and young adult carers we support.
Your role will be a mixture of working in the community, from home and in our Aylesbury office.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Delivery
- Coordinate daily operations, including managing referrals, monitoring team caseloads and ensuring the smooth delivery of clubs and activities.
- Shape and adapt group programmes in response to the needs of young carers, working within available resources.
- Ensure all support provided is timely, high quality and recorded consistently using internal systems.
- Adhere to activity budgets as delegated by the Service Manager, approving team expenses and invoices in line with organisational procedures.
- Undertake any other duties within the remit of the post, as required by the Young Carers Service Manager.
Team Support & Supervision
- Plan, organise and lead regular team meetings to support communication, collaboration and service delivery.
- Provide regular supervision and ongoing coaching to team members to maintain best practice.
- Fulfil the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, receiving, responding to and recording safeguarding concerns and ensuring relevant information is escalated to the DSL (Service Manager) in a timely manner.
- Ensuring robust safeguarding practices are embedded within the service.
Young Carer Support
- Manage a personal caseload, including undertaking assessments, setting clear outcomes, and attending clubs, meetings, and activities.
- Provide support for youth activities — particularly in the south of the county on Thursday evenings until 7pm (usually two per month). TOIL will be provided for out-of-hours working.
About you
Skills and Experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues
- Experience providing guidance, supervision or mentoring within a team environment
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- IT-literate, with experience using client databases or CRM systems
Knowledge and Understanding
- Practical knowledge of safeguarding principles and practice. The ability to work within organisational policies, implementing effective safeguarding practices to protect individuals and uphold safety standards
- A clear understanding of young people’s development and the potential challenges faced by young carers and young adult carers
- Familiarity with the services, community needs and voluntary sector landscape in Buckinghamshire.
Skills and Experience
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (travel across Bucks required)
- Willingness to work flexibly including evenings and weekends when needed.
Why join us?
This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we expand our services, deepen our community connections and strengthen the way we work with volunteers.
By becoming part of our team, you will:
- Make a lasting impact: Your work will directly support young carers, helping to reduce isolation, promote wellbeing and improve overall access to support as a carer.
- Be part of a supportive, passionate team: You'll collaborate with dedicated colleagues who are committed to making a difference and supporting one another.
- Access opportunities for growth: We’ll support your professional development with training and learning opportunities,.
- Enjoy variety and balance: We offer flexible working arrangements.
- If you're seeking a role where your contributions are recognised, your work drives real impact and you can be part of something meaningful — we’d love to connect with you.
Employee Benefits Include:
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (increases with length of service)
- 3x Christmas Closure Days
- Up to 5 days paid Carers Leave
- Regular training and development opportunities
Equal Opportunities
We want our services to be representative of the community we serve. We are proud of the diversity within Buckinghamshire and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
How to apply
Please submit a CV and covering letter to [email protected] by 29/8/25. Shortlisting will take place during w/c 1st September 2025 and successful candidates will be invited to a first interview during w/c 8th September 2025. Final interviews will be held w/c 15th September 2025.
We’re committed to being an inclusive employer. If you require any adjustments to the interview process or would like to discuss your access needs in advance, please let us know — we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
If you would like to have an informal conversation in advance, please reach out to [email protected].
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Expected hours: No less than 30 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aylesbury HP19 8HT
Application deadline: 29/08/2025
Reference ID: YC SSW
