At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young carers and coordinate impactful policy initiatives.
- Company: Join Carers Trust, a leading charity dedicated to supporting young carers.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for travel across the UK.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young carers while shaping important policies.
- Qualifications: Passion for advocacy and experience in policy or community engagement.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
About The Job
Contract: Permanent, full time contract.
Hours: 35 hours per week (1 FTE)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Location: This is a hybrid role, anchored to the London Carers Trust office 1-2 days a week. It will require travel across England and occasionally the UK.
The Policy and Practice Officer will help drive Carers Trust’s priority to improve support for young carers and young adult carers. You will strengthen our growing policy and parliamentary work, coordinate the ever-growing Young Carers Alliance, and act as the main contact for the Young Carers Covenant. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders including civil servants, MPs, local carer services and other charity partners, local authorities, health organisations, senior colleagues, and most importantly, young carers and young adult carer services themselves.
In this role, you will champion young carers’ voices through public campaigning and private influencing, becoming an expert in the issues they face and the support organisations that work with them.
As the postholder you will:
- Proactively support young carers, young adult carers and local carer organisations to become involved in policy and external affairs activity.
- Build strong links with other organisations across areas such as education, health and social care to ensure that young carers are proactively being considered within policy, research and practice.
- Produce engaging reports, briefings, digital copy and articles for external use outlining and evidencing the need for change and potential solutions.
Please download the attached recruitment pack to find out more.
Have any questions? Please contact our recruitment team on recruitment@carers.org
Policy And Programmes Officer - £30,000 - £35,000 A Year employer: CARERS TRUST
At CARERS TRUST, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values flexibility and inclusivity, making it an ideal place for the Hybrid Networks Engagement & Communications Specialist role. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have ample opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. With a focus on meaningful engagement and impactful initiatives, working with us means being part of a dedicated team that truly makes a difference across the UK.
