Young Person's Information and Support Practitioner (Mat leave cover until October 2027
Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-10
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Social Work
Child Development/Support, Community Health -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
Young Person's Information and Support Practitioner (Mat leave cover until October 2027)
Carers
Full time
Maternity Cover
Could You Be the Difference in a Young Person's Life?We are looking for a caring and motivated Young Person's Information and Support Practitioner to join our Staffordshire Together for Carers Service on a fixed-term maternity cover contract until October 2027.
Every day, young carers across Staffordshire provide vital support to family members while balancing school, friendships and their own wellbeing. In this rewarding role, you will help young carers feel heard, supported and empowered to reach their full potential.
Working with young people, families, schools and community organisations, you will provide one-to-one support, help young carers access opportunities, and ensure they receive the information and guidance they need. You ll also play an important role in raising awareness of young carers and promoting their wellbeing.
This varied role combines community-based support across Staffordshire with home working. Regular travel is required to meet young people, families and partner organisations, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential.
We re looking for someone with excellent communication and relationship-building skills who is passionate about supporting young people. Experience of working with children, young people or families would be beneficial, but isn t essential, as full training and development will be provided. Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office, email, video calls and case management systems, are desirable.
At N-compass, we re proud to be a people-centred organisation where colleagues feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow. We offer flexible working, excellent training and development, a strong focus on wellbeing, and a culture built on kindness, inclusion and purpose.
Join us and help young carers build confidence, improve their wellbeing, access new opportunities and achieve their goals.
Fixed-term maternity cover until October 2027.
For full details, including the Job Description, Person Specification and employee benefits package, visit our careers page:
Join Our Team – N-compass Careers
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Please apply as soon as possible, as applications will be shortlisted upon receipt and the vacancy may close before the advertised closing date.
n-compass is an equal opportunities employer. If you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact a member of our People Services Team using details from our website.
Registered Charity Number: 1128809
Key words;
Carers;
Children;
Young Carers;
Staffordshire;
Cannock;
Lichfield;
Burton upon Trent;
Unpaid Carer;
Support worker;
Social Worker;
Local Authority, Mental Health; charity; third sector
Hours
37 hours per week - Full time
Working for n-compass gives you access to a great range of benefits, take a look at what we offer:
- 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays with additional days for length of service.
- An extra day off for your birthday!
- Maximum 37-hour week
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution, 3% Employee Pension Contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme - around the clock access via telephone, email and online, this is a free, independent resource to help you balance your work, family and personal life
- Westfield Mosaic Health Plan, which enables you to be reimbursed for a range of treatments including dental, optical, therapy treatments, wellbeing and alternative therapy treatments
- Death in service benefit
- Bereavement Counselling
- Probate Helpline
- Family Friendly Policies
- Monthly Employee Award
- Buying and selling annual leave
- 3 hours off for Christmas shopping
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Dynamic, innovative, fun organisation
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