Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

1. To take the lead in ensuring that service user participation is central to SYC’s strategic planning, internal development, and service delivery; that service users are actively involved within the organisation and take part in decision-making processes.

2. To ensure that service users have a voice and influence in local and national service and policy development.

3. To lead and develop our Action Group, ensuring project objectives are delivered on time and to budget.

4. Alongside the Co-CEOs, to be responsible for SYC’s development and strategic work to increase the identification and improve support for young carers and young people affected by familial substance misuse, both locally and nationally. This will include developing and facilitating training packages, developing and maintaining relationships with relevant organisations, participating in strategic boards, coordinating networks, and planning and delivering campaign work.

5. To be responsible for our education development project.

6. To provide line management/supervision to SYC’s Education Development Worker (and other Development Workers, should funding be secured for more positions in the future).

7. To contribute to the development of resources including online and offline publications relevant to SYC, and it’s service users and other key stakeholders.

8. To undertake role of Deputy Safeguarding Lead, alongside other members of the management team, working in accordance with the SYC child protection and other relevant policies and ensure that appropriate procedures are in place to safeguard service users and staff.

9. As a member of the management team, to support the Co-CEOs in the organisational development of SYC.

10. To work alongside the Co-CEOs and Fundraising Manager to contribute to funding applications and funders’ monitoring reports.

11. To undertake additional management of staff, students and volunteers as and when required and agreed.

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To download the job description and application pack, please go to https://www.sheffieldyoungcarers.org.uk/news/syc-is-hiring-jan2026

If you experience any difficulties accessing the information, please phone our office on 0114 258 4595.

Please email the completed form to:  Denise Anderson, SYC Office Manager  denise@sheffieldyoungcarers.org.uk

Website: https://www.sheffieldyoungcarers.org.uk/

Interviews: Monday 9th February between 4-8pm

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Sheffield Young Carers

Sheaf Bank Business Park, Unit R7b, Riverside Block

20 Prospect Road. Sheffield, S2 3EN

Tel: 0114 258 4595

Email: information@sheffieldyoungcarers.org.uk

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