Young Adult Carer Support Officer

Based from Involve Offices, with regular travel across East Kent. Hybrid work is also available.

Type

Permanent

Published

6 days ago...

21 Oct 2026

Would you like to work for an organisation that believes that everyone, regardless of the challenges they face, should have the opportunity to thrive?

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Annual Leave: 30 days plus bank holidays
Salary: Up to £26,400 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Employed by: Involve
Responsible to: Community Team Manager
Based: Based from Involve Offices, with regular travel across East Kent. Hybrid work is also available.

We are looking for a Young Adult Carer Support Officer to work in the East Kent area to identify, support and empower Young Adult Carers aged 16–24 who provide unpaid care to a family member or friend.
You will help ensure young adult carers are identified early, receive the support they are entitled to, and remain connected to education, employment, training, community opportunities and peer support.

You will need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for this role, as it involves community and home visits. The role includes providing regulated activity with adults, so employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We consider all disclosures on an individual basis and are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment.

At Involve, we believe our team should reflect the richness and diversity of our society. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and life experiences, including lived experience that helps you understand the challenges our communities face. Whether you bring professional expertise, potential, or a perspective shaped by your own journey, we value what makes you unique and encourage you to apply.

You can find out lots more about working for Involve on our website  including a full Job Description and Person Specification for the role.