Team Leader - Targeted Youth Support and Young Carers Services

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader - Targeted Youth Support and Young Carers Services, on a full‑time, permanent basis.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

About you…

We are seeking an experienced, values‑driven practitioner to lead our young carers and targeted youth work who is passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people. This role offers a dynamic blend of operational leadership, partnership working and strategic delivery, ensuring high‑quality and inclusive support that improves outcomes for young people across Bracknell Forest. If you thrive on empowering young people and working in a fast-paced, impactful environment, this is the role for you.

About the team…

You will join a supportive, reflective and ambitious team that values relationships, learning and doing things well. We work collaboratively across Early Help and partner services, balancing creativity with strong practice and accountability. There is space to think, test ideas and influence practice, alongside managers who encourage professional development and trust you to lead with confidence.

Key responsibilities…

• Leading and line managing youth and young carers professionals, ensuring high-quality supervision, practice and outcomes.
• Planning, coordinating and quality assuring targeted youth and young carers groups across the borough.
• Acting as the service’s subject expert on young carers and targeted group work, providing guidance, training and reports.
• Working with partners and commissioning to monitor contracts and support strategic delivery.
• Securing funding and developing volunteers to strengthen and grow the service.
• You will receive regular supervision, access to training and support from the Team Manager and wider leadership team.

Our benefits…

• 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply).
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

Our values...

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments...

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on 6th March 2026.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Nick Young : Team Manager, Youth Service and Makesafe : 01344 351509

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.