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Trustee Vacancies
Group Host
Currently needed in: Prudhoe, Hexham, Berwick, Blyth, Alnwick and Cramlington
Regular groups around Northumberland are valued amongst our carers. They enjoy being able to talk freely and without judgement while sharing experiences; as well as the social aspect of meeting friends, taking time out for themselves and having fun.
What’s involved?
- Preparing the meeting room, welcoming carers, ensure new carers are made to feel welcome and ensuring refreshments are available
- Facilitating discussions and where appropriate, referring carers and queries to the Information Team
- Recording data
What are we looking for?
- Chatty, friendly people who have a passion for supporting others
- The ability to make others feel at ease, welcome and valued
- Patience and sense of humour
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including listening and observational skills
- Reliability
- Understanding of confidentiality
Carer Ambassador
Getting the word out is a really important part of what we do, many carers don’t even know that they are carers and that they have rights. By helping us to share information and promote carer awareness you will make a real difference.
What’s involved?
- Share our posts on social media
- Identify carers in your local community and signpost them to our services
- Hand out information (leaflets / posters etc) locally and encourage local businesses to do the same.
- Raise awareness
What are we looking for?
- Busy people who can’t commit to a regular volunteering role, but still want to help
- People who are active in their local community
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including listening and observational skills
- Have some knowledge of carers and their rights, or are willing to learn
Young Carer Support Worker
£28,500 per annum (pro rata) actual £17,332
22.5 hours per week
Based at: Central Office, 107 & 109 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RS (Hybrid working currently in place)
Fixed Term: 12 months (initially)
Carers Northumberland is looking for a warm, approachable, and motivated Young Carer Support Worker to join our team. We are looking for someone who can build trusted relationships with young carers, providing a safe space to talk, help them understand and manage the impact of their caring role, supporting their wellbeing, and increasing their confidence and resilience. The key elements of this role include offering 1-to-1 support and group activities in schools, building positive relationships with young carers, working closely with school staff, families and other professionals, and helping to shape the Young Carer Service.
The work we do is incredibly varied, and our staff team come from a range of different backgrounds. We are looking for someone who is empathetic, patient, non-judgemental, resilience and outcome focused. Experience of working with children and young people is essential. You will be required to travel to meetings and events throughout Northumberland and due to the nature of the county access to your own transport is needed.
If you are passionate about supporting young carers and want to make a real difference to their lives, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: 5 pm Monday 14 September 2026
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 23 September 2026
Application pack is available to download below or email recruitment@carersnorthumberland.org.uk.
The application pack can be made available in other formats upon request.
Please note that if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, you have not been shortlisted for interview.