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Young People's Assistant Project Worker

21st October 2026
Organisation:
Sheffield Young Carers
Salary:
£24,479 full time or £19,583 pro rata
Location:
Sheffield
Hours and Working Pattern:
35 or 28 (negotiable)
Term of Employment:
Permanent (subject to funding)
Job Reference:
YPAPW

Job Description

. To support our Project Workers to deliver group work programmes for young people
aged 8-25 who are young carers and/or impacted by familial substance use
2. The support the planning and facilitation of groups for young people in our service, up
to three evenings per week, taking place across the city
3. To complete a range of administrative tasks to support our service
To support in the delivery of up to three evening groups per week (plus ad hoc
additional evenings to cover staff), contributing to the planning and delivery of a
programme of positive activities and issue-based workshops relevant to young carers
and young people affected by substance misuse in the family e.g. bullying, emotional
well-being, life skills etc.
Evening work will include assisting with up to three of the below groups:
To complete a range of administrative tasks to support our service, including database
recordings, session debriefs, contributing to session planning and creating activity and
group invites.
3. To maintain regular communication with young people and their families.
4. To assist the Project Workers to develop effective planning, risk assessments,
facilitation, record keeping, evaluation and monitoring for all work undertaken with
young people, to meet monitoring and reporting requirements of external funders
5. To assist the Project Workers to plan and deliver holiday programmes and residential
activities during school holidays for young people aged 8-25 ·
6. To liaise effectively with those organisations who work with young people and their
families e.g. schools, colleges, youth groups, FIS (Family Intervention Service), social
care etc.

How to Apply

To download the job description and application pack, please go to:
https://www.sheffieldyoungcarers.org.uk/news/syc-is-hiring-sept2026
If you experience any difficulties accessing the information please phone our office on 0114 258 4595.

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