Administration Project Worker

Are you an organised and compassionate individual who wants to make a real difference in the lives of young people?

Kernow Young Carers is delighted to be recruiting for a Project Worker 1 to join our dedicated and passionate team. Following the recent recommissioning of our service, we continue to support Young Carers aged 5 to 18 across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, helping them achieve positive outcomes and reduce the challenges that caring responsibilities can bring.

• Please only apply for this role if you live locally to Cornwall and you have experience in an administrative capacity, as well as direct experience with young people is essential.

Some of the responsibilities for this role includes:

• Financial administration tasks
• Data collection, monitoring and reporting
• Maintaining accurate records and databases
• Supporting the day-to-day administrative functions of the service

You will be required to attend activities, events and residentials, working directly with Young Carers and building positive, trusted relationships.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in an administrative role
• Confident managing data and administrative processes
• Passionate about supporting young people
• Able to build positive and trusting relationships
• Organised, adaptable and able to manage a varied workload
• Committed to making a difference to the lives of Young Carers

About Us

At Kernow Young Carers, we believe every young carer deserves the opportunity to thrive. We support young people through:

• Advice, guidance and practical support
• Peer support and friendship opportunities
• Fun activities and residential experiences
• Access to new opportunities and personal development

Our aim is to ensure that no young carer feels alone and that every young person has the support they need to reach their full potential.

Join Us

If you're looking for a role where you can combine your administrative expertise with meaningful work that positively impacts young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

For further information, please refer to the Additional Information Sheet and Project Worker 1 Job Description.

Apply today and help us create brighter futures for Young Carers across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date.  We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

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Workplace Offer: What it means for you

• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

• Reference number:23544
• Job Title:Administration Project Worker
• Location:63831 - Cornwall Young Carers and Young Adult Carers
• Contract type:Permanent
• Hours:23
• Salary:£26,003 - £27,592 (£16,164 - £17,151) pro rata)
• Closing Date:19 August 2026
• Interview Date:TBC