Young Carer Service Team Leader Maternity Cover (CC084)

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Young Carer Service Team Leader Maternity Cover (CC084)

Location: Highland, homebased will involve some travel throughout Scotland

Salary: £26,781.74

Contract: 28 hours per week worked during office hours /Fixed Term providing maternity leave cover anticipated up until 20 August 2027/ Happy to talk flexible working

Closing Date: 09/08/2026 11:59 pm

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people? We’re looking for an inspiring and experienced Young Carer Service Team Leader to lead and develop a dynamic service supporting young carers aged 5–24 across Highland.

In this rewarding role, you’ll lead a dedicated team, drive high-quality support and activities, and work with partners to ensure young carers are seen, heard and supported. You’ll play a key role in shaping services, raising awareness, and empowering young people to build confidence, resilience and wellbeing.

We offer a flexible, supportive working environment with excellent benefits, including enhanced leave, pension contributions, and ongoing training and development.

If you’re a motivated leader with a strong understanding of young carers’ needs and a passion for positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.

If you have any informal questions about the role, please contact Roisin, our CEO on 01463 723560 (Ext 301) or rconnolly@connectingcarers.org.uk

To apply for this role, please read the job description and person specification thoroughly and our guidance for applicants then download and complete our application form and return your completed application form by email to recruitment@connectingcarers.org.uk

If you require a reasonable adjustment or other assistance to apply for this role please contact Kayleigh by email at kmacleod@connectingcarers.org.uk or call 01463 273 560 (EXT 306). Please note CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 9th August 2026

Connecting Carers Guidance for Applicants 2025

Connecting Carers Application Form 2025 – Word

Connecting Carers Application Form 2025 – PDF

Young Carer Service Team Leader job description with person specification – Maternity Leave cover1

Employee benefits we offer you:
Family friendly policies such as flexible working arrangements and Carers leave
A comprehensive induction into the organisation and the role
Holiday leave exceeding statutory holiday entitlement
Pension with an employer contribution of 5%
Training, support and development
Employee Assistance Programme
Health and wellbeing activities
Access to NHS discount card
Company sick pay scheme
Cycle to work Scheme
Birthday leave

Carer Support Line – 01463 723560

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