Young Carers Support Worker - Antrim

Crossroads Caring for Carers (NI) Ltd is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Young Carers Support Worker to join our team on a part-time basis, working approximately 6 to 9 hours per month. In this rewarding role, you will provide vital respite and assistance to young carers by facilitating safe, fun, and engaging social outings in your local area.

As a Young Carers Support Worker, your primary focus will be collecting young carers from their homes, transporting them to scheduled activities, and returning them safely afterwards. You will play an active part in team-delivered programmes, ensuring all activities are supervised, enjoyable, and conducted in accordance with established child protection guidelines.

To be considered, candidates must hold a full driving licence, have access to personal transport with suitable insurance cover, and reside in the local advertised area. Prior youth work experience or strong interpersonal skills are highly desirable. If you are passionate about supporting children and young people while gaining valuable community care experience, we welcome your application.

About The Role

As a Young Carers Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in giving young carers a well-deserved break from their regular caring responsibilities. Working alongside other support attendants, you will help coordinate and carry out engaging social activities while prioritizing the welfare and safety of every participant.

This role offers a meaningful way to contribute to your local community with flexible monthly hours. You will gain valuable exposure to youth support and social care, participate in training and working groups, and build uplifting relationships with young carers who benefit tremendously from dedicated respite and social connection.

Required Criteria

• Right to work and live in the UK
• Full driving licence, valid insurance (business use), use of a car
• Residing in the area advertised
• Full driving licence.
• Access to personal transport with adequate insurance cover for this post.
• Applicants must reside in the area advertised.
• Must reside in the area advertised.

Desired Criteria

• Any experience of interpersonal skills or youth work would be an advantage
• Experience of interpersonal skills or youth work.
• Experience of interpersonal skills or youth work would be an advantage.

Skills Needed

Compliance, Situation Evaluation and Analysis, Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs, Local Knowledge Skills, Rapport Building, Listening/ Active Listening, Building Relationships, Teamwork, Communication, Planning and Organising, Providing Care, Empathy, Paperwork and Record Keeping, Time Management, Experience working with vulnerable people

About The Company

Crossroads is a not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting carers and those with care needs across Northern Ireland.

Crossroads supports people through a number of projects:

Domiciliary – person-centred care, helping people live independently at home.

Young Carers – supporting children and young people who are caring on a daily basis.

In Your Prime – tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people in Northern Ireland.

Company Culture

Crossroads Care NI is a voluntary organisation whose sole purpose is to provide as much respite care as possible to carers of whatever age and disability. Crossroads have been providing a service to Carers in Northern Ireland since 1979. We provide services through our domiciliary, Young Carers and In Your Prime projects.

Company Benefits

Find a new career today through our recruitment service. We provide free training to all new carers, so don’t worry if you lack experience. Why not take a look through the current roles we have available in Crossroads and see if there’s something to suit you?

Salary

£12.21 per hour