Young Carer Programme Coordinator (National Lottery)
Medway Council
Chatham, ME4 4TRView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,621
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
31 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.
We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.
About this role
As a Young Carer Programme Coordinator your responsibilities would include: -
- leading and coordinating services working in partnership with local schools and voluntary organisations to provide support and group activities for young carers.
- assessments, planning and facilitating workshops to improve young carers wellbeing and confidence building.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- experience of working with young people (ideally with vulnerable groups or carers) either, one-to-one or in group settings
- an understanding of young carers and their issues
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The location for the position is flexible, but candidates must be willing to work from community venues and have flexibility to work outside of normal working hours to meet the needs of young carers in Medway.
We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package. Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.
To apply for this exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, simply visit the Carers First website and begin your application. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.
Applications can only be assessed if they clearly state how you meet each of the requirements in the Personal Specification.
Interview Process
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be contacted directly and invited to interview.
Closing Date: 28 October 2026
Interview Dates: 02 November 2026 and 06 November 2026
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
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LG Jobs
First seen
1 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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