Carers Development Manager - Strategic Contracts

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is looking for a Carers Development Manager to champion the voices of unpaid carers and work collaboratively with partners. This permanent role involves coordinating projects, leading the Carers Strategy, and enhancing the support offered to carers. The successful candidate will require experience in social care or a related field, with strong relational skills. The position offers a hybrid work model with attractive benefits, including up to 29 days annual leave and a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Travel and wellbeing benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with unpaid or family carers in any professional context.
• Ability to coordinate projects and build strong relationships.
• Experience in commissioning, community development, or social care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Chair triage meetings for support allocation.
• Support pillars of the Carers Strategy.
• Coordinate Carers Rights Day and Carers Week celebrations.
• Work with stakeholders to improve the carers offer.

Skills

Curiosity

Compassion

Confidence

Organised

Clear communication

Job description

A local government council in the UK is looking for a Carers Development Manager to champion the voices of unpaid carers and work collaboratively with partners. This permanent role involves coordinating projects, leading the Carers Strategy, and enhancing the support offered to carers. The successful candidate will require experience in social care or a related field, with strong relational skills. The position offers a hybrid work model with attractive benefits, including up to 29 days annual leave and a Local Government Pension Scheme.