Carers Breaks Connector
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,598 to £30,518 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Aberaeron, Ceredigion |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | REQ106503 |
Summary
We are looking to recruit a Carers Break Connector to join our Carers and Community Support Team. This is a fixed-term contract ending 31/03/2027 (with a possible extension, dependent on need and finance).
About the role
This role involves engaging with businesses across Ceredigion to develop opportunities for Unpaid Carers to have a break from their caring role. The postholder will work with the Carers and Community Support Team to meet the team and authority’s strategic aims.
About the candidate
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the development of partnership and collaborative working with other organisations, including the private sector. The postholder will need to place Unpaid Carers at the heart of the project and engage effectively to co-produce opportunities for Carers to have a break.
We welcome applications from non-Welsh speakers. All successful applicants requiring support to learn/improve their Welsh language skills will be offered funded lessons, during work time, to help reach the desired standard.
Our offer to you
We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.
In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing packages.
We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:
- Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
- Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.
Additional Information
We welcome applications from candidates seeking a secondment. It is recommended that line manager/employer permission is sought before applying to ensure you may return to your substantive post once the secondment has ceased.
We will consider applications from individuals seeking part time, job share or term time only working arrangements.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please see our careers website.
Get in touch
Should you require any further information about this role please contact: sarah.griffiths@ceredigion.gov.uk
Interviews will be held: In person, in Penmorfa, Aberaeron.
Note: We reserve the right to amend the application closing date.
About the role
This role involves engaging with businesses across Ceredigion to develop opportunities for Unpaid Carers to have a break from their caring role. The postholder will work with the Carers and Community Support Team to meet the team and authority’s strategic aims.
About the candidate
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the development of partnership and collaborative working with other organisations, including the private sector. The postholder will need to place Unpaid Carers at the heart of the project and engage effectively to co-produce opportunities for Carers to have a break.
We welcome applications from non-Welsh speakers. All successful applicants requiring support to learn/improve their Welsh language skills will be offered funded lessons, during work time, to help reach the desired standard.
Our offer to you
We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.
In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing packages.
We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:
- Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
- Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.
Additional Information
We welcome applications from candidates seeking a secondment. It is recommended that line manager/employer permission is sought before applying to ensure you may return to your substantive post once the secondment has ceased.
We will consider applications from individuals seeking part time, job share or term time only working arrangements.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please see our careers website.
Get in touch
Should you require any further information about this role please contact: sarah.griffiths@ceredigion.gov.uk
Interviews will be held: In person, in Penmorfa, Aberaeron.
Note: We reserve the right to amend the application closing date.
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