Young Carers in Education Worker

Make a Difference for Young Carers

We believe young carers should be recognised, valued and supported to achieve their full potential.

Thanks to National Lottery players, Carers Trust has received almost £5 million from The National Lottery Community Fund to support young carers in 3,000 schools and colleges across England, Scotland and Wales. As part of this exciting national initiative, we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Young Carers in Education (YCiE) Worker to lead delivery of the programme across Falkirk and District.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence educational practice, raise awareness of young carers' rights and needs, and help schools develop sustainable support systems that improve outcomes for children and young people with caring responsibilities.

The project aims to improve the identification of young carers and embed whole-school approaches that enable them to thrive in education.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting schools to implement the Young Carers in Education programme and achieve good practice standards.
• Delivering training, presentations and awareness-raising sessions to education staff and partners.
• Building positive relationships with schools, local authorities and stakeholders.
• Supporting young carers to ensure their voices and experiences inform educational practice.
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on project outcomes.
• Promoting young carers' rights and advocating for improved support within educational settings.About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Experienced in delivering projects, training or support programmes within education, youth work, health, social care or the voluntary sector.
• Skilled at building relationships and engaging a range of stakeholders.
• An excellent communicator with strong organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Confident using digital systems and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge of issues affecting young carers and an understanding of the education sector would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 20 days annual leave plus 14 statutory holidays (pro rata).
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• 8% employer workplace pension contribution.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to be part of a national programme creating lasting change for young carers.

This post is subject to successful PVG Scheme membership.

Applicants must hold a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to travel throughout the Falkirk and District area.

If you are committed to helping young carers achieve their full potential and want to be part of an ambitious and impactful programme, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: Monday, 2nd November 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed