Job Description

Salary:

23,446.33 FTE

Hours:

21 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)

Contract:

Permanent

Office Base:

PKAVS Carers Centre, Lewis Place, North Muirton, Perth, PH1 3BD

About Us

PKAVS is a dynamic charity at the heart of Perth & Kinross, dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our local communities. Through five service arms. We support people at their time of greatest need. Our vision is a flourishing Perth & Kinross where people and communities thrive. We champion a compassionate, inclusive culture grounded in diversity, collaboration, and purpose.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate and proactive

Young Carers Support Worker

to join our close-knit Young Carers team. In this rewarding role, you'll work directly with young people and their families to deliver one-to-one support, group activities, and short-term interventions tailored to individual needs. You'll be instrumental in helping young carers overcome challenges, take breaks from caring, and have their voices heard while promoting better outcomes and brighter futures.

A clean driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Provide tailored one-to-one support and outcome-focused Young Carer plans. Deliver group activities and school holiday respite programmes. Advocate for young carers at multi-agency meetings and raise awareness. Signpost families to appropriate services to reduce the impact of caring.

Why Join Us

Enhanced company sick pay

Pension scheme contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

for mental and physical wellbeing

Blue Light Card

discounts

Flexible working

arrangements

Training and development

opportunities to grow your skills
For the full job description and to apply, please visit our website at

https://www.pkavs.org.uk/vacancies/

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,446.33 per year

Expected hours: No more than 21 per week

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person