Youth Worker - Young Carers

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall Glenfield Leicester LE3 8RA

Salary: £32,070 - £34,359 per annum (pro rata for part-time) (Pay Award Pending)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week including some evening work

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 5th May 2026

Interview Date(s): 28th May 2026

Our Young Carers Team provides support to young carers in Leicestershire aged 11+ years. As a team we are committed to supporting our amazing young carers and gaining their voice around their caring role and their lived experience. We work closely with partners to support young carers needs and awareness locally and across the county.

About the Role

As a Young Carers Youth Worker, you will support children and young people who need extra help, working closely with them and their families to understand their needs and plan the right support. This includes carrying out assessments, delivering one-to-one‑ interventions, reviewing progress together and ending support in a positive, planned way. Your work will be helping young carers build confidence, resilience and independence while keeping accurate records and working safely within safeguarding and policy requirements.

You’ll also help deliver creative and engaging group activities for young carers, building trusting relationships that encourage participation and belonging. Working alongside other professionals, you’ll act as an advocate and positive role model, supporting families through challenges and helping reconnect relationships where needed. You’ll be an active part of the Young Carers team, contributing to service development, attending meetings and supervision, and playing a key role in keeping young people safe and supported.

Service Overview

Leicestershire Youth & Justice Service is an ambitious, vibrant and forward-thinking service working in an environment focused on supporting children towards their brighter futures. We are committed to Child First approaches and are strong in our advocacy for children.

We are a multicultural and diverse team consisting of staff from the local authority, probation, police and health based across Leicestershire. We are proud to have a workforce which represents and reflects the children & families we work alongside, and we are committed to creating a culture which is inclusive and challenges discrimination and bias.

The Youth & Justice Service is a dedicated service for children aged 11+ who need support. We offer a wide range of non-statutory and statutory interventions to children who are experiencing difficulties and challenges where support cannot be provided by universal services alone. We have strong relationships with wider services & partnerships supporting children and their families to ensure that we can jointly deliver the best possible support and care.

Children’s Voice

In Youth & Justice, we are committed to the voice and passionate about the participation of the children who access our services and support. We have developed a culture and ethos of children being at the heart of decision making across our service. We are fortunate to have children who are involved in our recruitment process and are looking forward to meeting interview candidates. You will be interviewed by our children who will have an equal part in selecting the best people to join our amazing team.

Leicestershire

The county of Leicestershire is uniquely placed in the heart of England with major access routes enabling easy travel. Our county has a proud manufacturing and agricultural heritage and has both urban and rural areas comprising of seven district and borough councils. In recent years, the county has welcomed new communities - we are striving to ensure that our workforce represents and understands unique experiences and perspectives of those who live in Leicestershire.

An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

Please ensure that you cover all 7 points in your application and provide clear examples and evidence of how each point has been met. Applications that do not demonstrate skills and experience will not be shortlisted.

• Qualification level required – NVQ Level 3 or above, AND significant experience of working with children (11years+) and families.
• Knowledge and experience of case management and group activities, with a strong commitment to helping young people have their voices heard and valued.
• A good understanding of the challenges faced by young carers and their families, including awareness of differing needs, adverse childhood experiences and the impact of trauma.
• Experience of capturing and representing the child’s voice within assessments, reports and case management records.
• Evidence of planning and delivering creative, flexible and innovative interventions tailored to the individual needs of children and young people.
• Proven ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with a range of professionals to support young carers, their families and those they care for.
• A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection, with experience of promoting children’s welfare in line with local and national policies and procedures.

All posts are essential car users – you will need to hold a valid UK Drivers’ Licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

Details of Drop-in sessions

If you would like to find out more about this exciting role, we would like to invite you to join us at one of our Drop-in sessions where you will hear more about the project and meet our friendly team. Please book your space details below.

Online: Tuesday 28th April – 5-6pm on Microsoft Teams *

In-person: Wednesday 29th April – 5-6pm Drop-in Reception County Hall Glenfield, LE3 8RF.

*Further information will be sent on request, contact details below*

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Susan Hilton Senior Youth Worker

Phone: 07926065174

Email: susan.hilton@leics.gov.uk

Penny Pugh Youth & Justice Team & Partnership Manager

Phone: 07725204129

Email: penny.pugh@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
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