Young Carer Team Leader, Caregivers Connected Gateshead
Join us at Carers Federation and make a lasting impact on the lives of Young Carers and Young Adult Caregivers across Gateshead.
We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to Join Carers Federation, Caregivers Connected Service, to lead on the Young Carer and Young Adult Carer element of the service.
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting Young Carers and Young Adult Carers smooth transition into the wider Adult Caregivers element of the service, alongside partnership working with the wider Community to identify both Young Carers and Young Adult Caregivers and enable them to access a variety of support services alongside carer support services.
As a key member of the team, you will work alongside the existing Service Manager and
Team Leader, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day line management and organization of the Young Carers team to ensure all aspects of the service is delivered to the highest standards.
Job Role
Working closely with the Service Manager you will focus on supporting the team of Support workers, Education workers, Activity workers and Young Carer sessional workers, ensuring efficiency in the delivery of all aspects of the service, ensuring all people, processes and systems are working together to ensure operational efficiency and quality in the delivery of support to carers. You will also be required to work with the wider team/team leader to ensure Young Adult Carers are smoothly transitioned into the adult caregiver part of the team.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a Team Leader role with the ability to clearly set direction and manage teams spread across large geographic areas.
- Proven experience of working and supporting Young Carers and Young Adult Caregivers
- Excellent knowledge and experience relating to local and national safeguarding children and Adults safeguarding referral and alerting processes
- An understanding of the challenges that Young Adult Carers face as part of transition from children to adults’ service
- Knowledge of Gateshead Geographical areas
- Knowledge of Gateshead support services
- Proven experience of working in partnership with statutory and voluntary services
- Ability and confidence in delivering presentations and leading on various meetings
- Experience of providing supervision and appraisals to team members
- Ability to build strong relationships and team ethos
- Experience of performance management
- Good interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
- Good problem-solving skills with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
- Excellent team player able to create a confident culture and working environment that empowers others
- Previous experience of the Health and Social care environment
- Able to respond to and be resilient to change
- Ability to work with and use several IT systems.
If your experience and interest align with our requirements, join us and help make a difference in the lives of Carers.
We welcome diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We also welcome an informal discussion about the roles – please contact
recruitment@carersfederation.co.uk
Closing Date: 25-02-2026
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 12th March & Friday 13th March 2026
This post is subject to medical, reference and enhanced DBS checks.
Applicants must be able to drive (this is an essential part of the role).
“Striving to promote equality and diversity throughout our service.”
Please apply online at www.carersfederation.co.uk and complete the application form. If you require any assistance, please e-mail recruitment@carersfederation.co.uk
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