Youth Carer Participation & Development Lead

Barnsleycvs; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community organization in Sheffield is looking for a part-time Citywide provision leader to oversee service-user participation and project management. The role involves ensuring young carers’ voices are included in decision-making and developing resources to support them. Ideal candidates should have experience in project management and service-user engagement. This is a permanent position offering £30,192 for 28 hours per week, with additional funding responsibilities. Applications are due by February 6th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading service-user participation in strategic planning.
• Proven ability to manage projects and engage with local and national policies.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and maintain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service-user participation in strategic planning.
• Develop the Action Group and ensure project objectives are met.
• Coordinate networks and plan campaigns to support young carers.

Skills

Service-user participation

Project management

Collaboration

Line management

Organisational development

Safeguarding

Job description

A community organization in Sheffield is looking for a part-time Citywide provision leader to oversee service-user participation and project management. The role involves ensuring young carers’ voices are included in decision-making and developing resources to support them. Ideal candidates should have experience in project management and service-user engagement. This is a permanent position offering £30,192 for 28 hours per week, with additional funding responsibilities. Applications are due by February 6th, 2026.