Unpaid Carer Activities & Engagement Coordinator

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council in Wales as an Unpaid Carers Activities and Engagement Co-ordinator. This role focuses on supporting unpaid carers through engaging activities and community events. You'll be responsible for planning, promoting, and delivering programs that enhance the wellbeing of carers, ensuring they feel valued and connected. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a passion for community engagement, and experience in event planning. Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent pension benefits, and opportunities for ongoing development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Ongoing Learning & Development

Generous Annual Leave

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning or community work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver activities for unpaid carers.
• Promote events using traditional and digital methods.
• Collect and analyze data to improve engagement strategies.

Skills

Communication

Event Planning

Community Engagement

Data Analysis

Tools

Social Media

Digital Platforms

Job description

Make a real difference in the lives of unpaid carers in Blaenau Gwent!

Are you passionate about supporting others? Do you enjoy planning events, bringing people together, and making a real impact in your community?

Blaenau Gwent Adult’s Services is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Unpaid Carers Activities and Engagement Co-ordinator to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in developing and delivering a programme of activities and engagement events for unpaid carers. Unpaid carers make an incredible contribution to our community, and this role is all about ensuring they feel supported, valued, and connected. If you’re someone who thrives on creating meaningful experiences, building relationships, and raising awareness, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the role

As the Activities and Engagement Co-ordinator, you will be at the heart of our efforts to connect with unpaid carers across Blaenau Gwent. You will lead on developing and delivering a varied programme of events and activities designed to provide support, recognition, and a sense of community. From organising engagement sessions and awareness campaigns to planning fun and inclusive activities, you will ensure unpaid carers have access to opportunities that enhance their wellbeing.

In this role, you will also be responsible for promoting events and initiatives, using both traditional and digital communication methods to reach as many carers as possible. You’ll play a key role in managing our social media presence, updating websites, and working with local partners to share important information. Additionally, you’ll collect and analyse data to understand the needs of unpaid carers, helping to shape future engagement and support strategies. This is an exciting, varied, and hands-on role where your creativity and passion for making a difference will shine.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting unpaid carers and understands the importance of community engagement. You should be an excellent communicator, comfortable engaging with people from all walks of life, and confident in delivering events and activities. A background in event planning, community work, marketing, or social care would be beneficial, but above all, we need someone who is enthusiastic, organised, and proactive.

You’ll need to be comfortable using social media and digital platforms to promote events and share information, as well as having the ability to analyse data to improve engagement strategies. This role requires someone who can work independently while also being a strong team player, willing to collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, and local partners. If you’re someone who loves bringing people together, creating meaningful experiences, and making a positive impact, this role is for you.

This position requires a Professional Registration, please refer to the Person Specification for further details.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive

pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include a Standard Disclosure

Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

About us

At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.

Blaenau Gwent Adult’s Services is committed to ensuring that unpaid carers feel valued, supported, and empowered. Our Unpaid Carer Team works tirelessly to provide essential resources, engagement opportunities, and recognition for the incredible contribution carers make to our community. We are dedicated to raising awareness of the challenges unpaid carers face while also celebrating the vital role they play in society. We also recognise that our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, along with fantastic benefits to help you succeed:

Competitive Salary:

We value your experience and expertise and offer a highly competitive salary package.

Local Government Pension Scheme:

Enjoy peace of mind with our excellent pension benefits.

Ongoing Learning & Development:

Take advantage of training and development opportunities to enhance your career.

Generous Annual Leave:

Benefit from a substantial leave allowance to support your work-life balance.

Supportive Team Environment:

Work within a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your contributions.

What’s next?

Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form.

For further information please click here.

Want to ask us a question?

For further information or if you would like to have an information discussion, please contact Hannah Baulch hannah.baulch@blaenau-gwent,gov,uk

Closing Date:	28/05/2025, at 12:00 midnight
Interview Date:	TBA