Project Lead

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

7% pension contribution

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Suffolk Family Carers is seeking a Project Lead to guide the delivery of services for children and young people with caring responsibilities, while leading a team of Young Carer Advisers. The role requires a person-centred approach and strong collaboration with schools and partner organisations.

You will identify needs, support families, and build resilience through community connections. An enhanced DBS is required; hybrid options may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams delivering services for children and young people.
• Strong ability to build and maintain partnerships with schools and external bodies.
• Commitment to person-centred approaches and safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of services for children and young people with caring responsibilities.
• Support and supervise a team of Young Carer Advisers.
• Identify and respond to the needs of young carers, using a whole-family approach.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Person-centred approach

Team supervision

Job description

Job Description

• Suffolk Family Carers
• Address: Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 0AJ
• Salary: £31,311 per annum (pro rata), Actual salary £15,232 - £17,771 per annum
• Hours: 18 - 21 hours per week
• Contract: Fixed Term until 30 June 2028
• Reference: 0928

Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people?

We're looking for a motivated and compassionate team member to join us as a Project Lead within our Children and Young Peoples Service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build on your experience of working with family carers or disadvantaged young people and develop your skills in a supportive, values-driven environment.

What you'll be doing as a Project Lead

Work alongside the Project Manager to lead the delivery of services for children and young people with caring responsibilities, while managing and supporting a team of Young Carer Advisers.

Identify, assess, and respond to the needs of young carers, adopting a whole-family approach and connecting families with community-based support to improve wellbeing and achieve sustainable outcomes.

Build and maintain partnerships with educational settings and external organisations to create respite and development opportunities, helping young carers build life skills, increase resilience, and achieve positive future outcomes.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and organised individual who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with caring responsibilities.

You’ll be someone who thrives on building positive relationships, empowering young people and families, and working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to make a meaningful difference.

You’ll bring experience of supporting children, young people, families, carers, or other vulnerable groups, along with a strong understanding of person-centred approaches and the challenges that can impact wellbeing.

As a confident and supportive leader, you’ll be able to motivate and develop others, providing guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality support is delivered.

Most importantly, you’ll share our values and have a genuine passion for helping children and young people with caring responsibilities build confidence, develop life skills and improve their wellbeing.

An enhanced DBS will be required for this post.

Why Work with us?

Suffolk Family Carers is a values driven charity supporting unpaid carers of all ages across Suffolk. Everything we do is guided by our values: Family Carer Focus, Accountability, Integrity and Respect.

• We have achieved Platinum Accreditation at the Best Employer Eastern Region Awards 2023.
• Disability Confident Employer.
• Committed to Safer Recruitment Principles and will require references and DBS checks (role dependant).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We're committed to building a team with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including applying in a different format, just let us know, we're happy to help. The choice of method of application will play no bearing in whether you are shortlisted for the role.

We offer

• flexible working and hybrid working opportunities (role dependant)
• enhanced annual leave and maternity entitlement
• competitive salary and 7% pension contribution
• an open, inclusive and values driven culture
• Suffolk Family Carers is located on a rural business park, easily accessible from the A14 and 4 miles from Ipswich.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf).

For further information regarding the post, please contact Marc Hall, Project Manager, by either calling 01473 835477 or emailing [e-mail]

Closing date: 12.00 pm, 5 October 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing 12 October 2026.

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