Jobs & Opportunities for Carers
Here's a range of jobs and opportunities for young and young adult carers plus carers of all ages through the Young Carers Futures programme.
Register on the programme here. For more information about the roles and opportunities please email Rebecca Habgood here.
Smart Works for women
Smart Works is a UK charity that helps women, including transgender and non-binary people, into work through coaching, clothing, and confidence. Smart Works offers:
- Interview Preparation
- A styling session with clothes to keep for interviews
- A one-to-one interview coaching session to help build confidence.
All appointments can be in-person or virtual via Zoom.
Ask a professional to refer you today!
Apprenticeships at the BBC
Launch your career and get insight into apprenticeships offered at the BBC! Find out more about the process, what's on offer and how to apply.
UK-wide.
Work Experience with Level 3 Accreditation
Learn trade and employability skills with Volunteer it Yourself by helping to fix local community spaces in need of essential repairs and improvement. Take part in hands-on work experience and gain a Level 3 City & Guilds qualification in skills like carpentry, painting & decorating, health & safety, tiling and brickwork!
(National opportunities, 14-24 years)
Insight Day Series in London: Discover Careers at the Phoenix Group
Join the Phoenix Group for a series of interactive Insight Days designed to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the wide range of careers and roles within global company Phoenix. You’ll have the chance to meet staff from different departments, hear about their career journeys, and explore the many pathways available — from frontline services to behind-the-scenes roles. Whether you have a clear career goal or are still exploring your options, this is a great opportunity to ask questions, get inspired, and see how your skills and interests could lead you to an exciting future!
(London, 18-30 years)
FREE Young Professional Training with Certificate
Use this professional preparation course to help equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to write a CV, attend an interview, and learn how to negotiate a salary.
FREE Access to the Skills Build Learning Platform with City & Guilds and IBM Skills
Exclusive access in the UK to IBM's world-class training platform offering digital skills that will help you land a job, with short courses from IBM and City & Guilds
Movement to Work Youth Opportunities
Access high-quality employability opportunities for young people aged 16-30.
FREE and flexible online mentoring for young carers based in Wales
The online mentoring is a flexible and rewarding opportunity to connect young carers with inspirational higher education role models.
(Wales, 14-25 years)
Youth Advisory Panel
UK-wide collective of young carers and young adult carers. Members will be part of making decisions about how Carers Trust is run, and what we should focus on to make life better for young and young adult carers.
(13-25 years)
