Policy and Practice Officer

The Policy and Practice Officer will play a pivotal role in taking our young carers Policy and Practice work to the next level as part of our efforts to ensure a fair future for all young carers and young adult carers. As well as supporting our growing policy work in this area, you will act as the coordinator for the Young Carers Alliance and the first point of contact for the Young Carers Covenant. You will engage with a wide range of people including civil servants, charity partners, Members of Parliament, local carer organisations, local authorities and health representatives, young carers and senior internal colleagues. You will ensure young carers’ voices are heard, both through public campaigning and private influencing, and become an expert in the key issues facing young carers, young adult carers and the local carer organisations that support them.