Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information and tailored support. We have a committed, dedicated staff team, and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.
About this role
As a Communications Officer, your responsibilities will include:
• Raising the profile of Carers First by creating engaging and accessible content across digital and offline channels
• Supporting increased local presence and visibility of Carers First across the areas we work
• Assisting with the development and delivery of campaigns and projects, helping to increase engagement and promote our work locally
About you
To be successful in this role you will need:
• Some experience supporting communications and stakeholder engagement activities across a range of channels
• The ability to help deliver campaigns and contribute to the implementation and monitoring of communications plans
• Awareness of how analytics can be used to measure performance and support improvement
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Well organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Good IT and digital skills, including use of Microsoft Office and familiarity with digital tools such as email platforms, CMS, and social media scheduling software
• Positive interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and work collaboratively as part of a team
• Motivated and reliable, able to work with some independence while seeking guidance when needed, and committed to the charity’s values
We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Carers First Can Offer You
In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package. Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.
How to Apply
For a full job description and to apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.
Interview Process
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on 26 January 2026.
Each application will be assessed against the Person Specification and successful candidates will be invited to an interview via Teams on Tuesday, 03 February 2026. Time to be advised.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our new three-year strategy will enable us to grow our work to reach and support significantly more carers delivering innovative programmes of support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Registered Charity
21 - 50
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.