York Carers Centre

18/08/2026

Every young carer deserves support at school.

Support the call for a Young Carers Champion in every school in England.

✍️ Sign and share the petition:
https://www.change.org/p/appoint-a-young-carers-champion-in-every-school-in-england

29/07/2026

📢 We're Hiring! We are looking for two highly motivated and organised individuals to join our Young Adult Carer team.

Lead Officer for Young Adult Carers
📍 York | Flexible/Hybrid Working
⏰ 22.5 hours per week
💷 £28,163 pro rata (£17,126 actual salary)

Young Adult Carer Support Worker
📍 York | Flexible/Hybrid Working
⏰ 10 hours per week
💷 £26,409 pro rata (£7,137 actual salary)
📅 Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2027

✨ Supportive team
✨ Flexible working
✨ Generous annual leave
✨ Pension scheme

⏰ Apply by 12 noon, Friday 14 August 2026

Find the full job listing here: https://www.yorkcarerscentre.co.uk/vacancies/.

We're also looking for a Financial Resilience Benefits and Advice Worker. You can find more information about our current vacancies on our website.

29/07/2026

York Carers Centre is taking part in the York 10K! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

We're proud to be taking part in this years York 10K on 2 August, to raise funds and awareness for unpaid carers across the city.

Every penny goes towards supporting unpaid carers in York from the age of 5, including young carers, young adult carers, adult carers and parent carers.

Support the team today: https://localgiving.org/fundraising/YorkCarersCentre10km 🔗

22/07/2026

📢 We've extended our closing date: Financial Resilience Benefits Advice Worker

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Financial Resilience Benefits Advice Worker to maximise carers income and reduce their spending. The postholder will be required to deliver information, advice and support through telephone calls and outreach appointments including home visits.

📍 York | Flexible/Hybrid Working
⏰ 22.5 hours per week
💷 £28,163 pro rata (£17,126 actual salary)
📅 One-Year Fixed Term Contract

We're looking for someone with knowledge of benefits, carers' rights, and disability support who is passionate about making a difference.

✨ Supportive team
✨ Flexible working
✨ Generous annual leave
✨ Pension scheme

Closing date: Friday 14 August 2026 at 12 noon
Interview date: Wednesday 26 August 2026

Find the full job listing on our website: www.yorkcarerscentre.co.uk/vacancies/financial-resilience-benefits-and-advice-worker/ or visit the link in our bio.

21/07/2026

15/07/2026

Has anything changed? We're here to help. 💚

Caring situations can change over time. Whether you're taking on more responsibilities, caring for someone new, or finding things more challenging, you don't have to manage it alone.

We can help with information, advice, emotional support, and connecting you to services that could make a difference.

📞 If you're already registered with York Carers Centre, let us know what's changed so we can make sure you're getting the right support. If you're new to caring, we'd love to hear from you too.

14/07/2026

Whether you're caring for a veteran, you're a veteran caring for someone, or you're supporting a currently serving member of the Armed Forces while managing caring responsibilities of your own, we're here for you.

Following York Armed Forces Day on Sunday, York Carers Centre would like to welcome carers who support veterans, serving personnel, or anyone within the Armed Forces community. Whatever your caring role, we're here to offer information, advice and support.

Get in touch with us today:
☎️ 01904715490
✉️ [email protected]

12/07/2026

Are you a carer of someone with a mental health condition?

Come along to our mental health picnic to meet some of our team and talk to people who understand.

Bring along some food and drink and we will see you there!

Please book by emailing [email protected] 💚🩷

09/07/2026

Andrew Mence, independent financial adviser, is running a free financial advice clinic for carers. In-person and phone 30-minute appointments are available.

📅 Tuesday, 21 July, 9.30 am - 3.30 pm (30 min appointments)
📌 York Carers Centre, Stonegate Room, 17 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
To book please email [email protected] or call 01904 715 490.

08/07/2026

When alcohol is all around us , its impact can be easy to miss. This is a chance to pause and reflect. Take Alcohol Change UK free, confidential Check your drinking quiz to better understand your drinking habits and any potential risks:
alcoholchange.org.uk/check-your-drinking

Are you affected by a family member or friend’s drinking, drug use or gambling? We offer group and one to one support to anyone who is affected by substance misuse, this includes parents, partners, children, siblings, grandparents and friends.
https://www.yorkcarerscentre.co.uk/adult-carers/substance-misuse/

Our next Substance Misuse & Gambling Carer Support Group: Monday 13 July, 12 – 2 pm at Chocolate and Co, YO31 7NB. To book, please email [email protected] or call 01904 715 490. You will be offered an appointment with facilitator Sam Sollitt before attending.