Carers Support – Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Opportunity available to help make life better for carers
Are you self-motivated, organised, empathetic, able to work independently and think on your feet, then you might want to consider joining a small team of like-minded people.
Our charity, Carers Support, works across Bristol and S. Glos to support unpaid family carers who are supporting their loved ones at home. Our Young Carers Service provides help and support to children and young people aged 8-18, their families, and professionals working with young carers. This role is the development of a new service for 18-25 year-old Young Adult Carers
Young carers and Young Adult Carers look after someone in their family who has a disability, a long-term illness, or is affected by mental ill health or substance misuse.
We currently have a vacancy in our dynamic, creative and supportive Young Carers team, for this new role that will set up peer support groups with young adult carers.
We are looking to recruit a passionate, committed professional who understands young carers unique needs.
Main duties would include:
To:
• Promote Young Adult Carers (18-25years) peer support groups
• Organise meet ups based on what YAC want.
• Provide advice and information in the sessions responding to needs identified.
• Work with YAC members to develop the peer support groups into a sustainable future.
There’s lots more we could tell you, but why not apply and come and see for yourself. If you’d like any further information, please email Joss Tagg: josst@carersbsg.org.uk
How to apply
Please visit our website at https://www.carersbsg.org.uk/about-us/join-our-team (direct link to our vacancies page) for all the information you need and details of how to apply. All completed applications should be returned to recruitment@carersbsg.org.uk.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 21st May 2025 @ 9.00am with interviews at our offices in Fishponds on Thursday 29th May 2025.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our workplace is free of barriers and fully accessible for people with disabilities. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults; from recruitment of staff through to supporting our team working with families and carers in crisis.
Registered Charity No: 1063226