Family Carer Adviser (Mental Health)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £28,042 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £28042 FTE pro rata for part time |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | IP6 0AJ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 1 diwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Suffolk Family Carers |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Family Carer Adviser (Mental Health)
Salary: £28,042 FTE (pro rata for 18 hours per week)
Hours: 18 per week
Contract Terms: 10/11 months (depending on start date)
Closing date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026 9am
Are you looking for a challenging but rewarding role?
We’re looking for a passionate and motivated team member to join us as a Family Carer Adviser in our Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to support adults who are caring for someone experiencing mental health difficulties.
What you’ll be doing as a Family Carer Adviser (Mental Health)
Offering emotional support and tailored information, advice and guidance to family carers and affected others.
Work on a one-to-one basis where appropriate supporting carers explore their own goals and develop solution‑focused plans to balance the demands of the caring role.
Develop peer support groups shaped by carers’ needs and lived experience.
Working with colleagues and partners to strengthen pathways to support.
Working with marketing to produce inclusive online content to raise awareness and challenge stigma.
Maintaining accurate records and capturing meaningful outcomes.
Contributing to new initiatives driven by family carer feedback.
Supporting a culture of learning, collaboration and reflection across the organisation.
We are looking for someone who has:
An understanding of mental health and the impact on family carers
Excellent communication skills with ability to engage people from all backgrounds
Experience supporting individuals one-to-one or in groups
Ability to work creatively, compassionately, and within clear boundaries
Ability to prioritise and manage workload accurately and independently and in a solution focused way
Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and positive action
Willingness to travel within rural areas and work flexibly
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)
We offer:
flexible working and hybrid working opportunities
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.
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.
Interested?
For further information regarding the post, please contact Clare Doughty (clare.doughty@suffolkfamilycarers.org)
To apply, please read the job description and person specification before submitting your CV and Personal Statement. Your personal statement must clearly evidence how you meet the essential criteria set out within the person specification section. Please specify which post (full-time/part-time) you are applying for.
Salary: £28,042 FTE (pro rata for 18 hours per week)
Hours: 18 per week
Contract Terms: 10/11 months (depending on start date)
Closing date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026 9am
Are you looking for a challenging but rewarding role?
We’re looking for a passionate and motivated team member to join us as a Family Carer Adviser in our Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to support adults who are caring for someone experiencing mental health difficulties.
What you’ll be doing as a Family Carer Adviser (Mental Health)
Offering emotional support and tailored information, advice and guidance to family carers and affected others.
Work on a one-to-one basis where appropriate supporting carers explore their own goals and develop solution‑focused plans to balance the demands of the caring role.
Develop peer support groups shaped by carers’ needs and lived experience.
Working with colleagues and partners to strengthen pathways to support.
Working with marketing to produce inclusive online content to raise awareness and challenge stigma.
Maintaining accurate records and capturing meaningful outcomes.
Contributing to new initiatives driven by family carer feedback.
Supporting a culture of learning, collaboration and reflection across the organisation.
We are looking for someone who has:
An understanding of mental health and the impact on family carers
Excellent communication skills with ability to engage people from all backgrounds
Experience supporting individuals one-to-one or in groups
Ability to work creatively, compassionately, and within clear boundaries
Ability to prioritise and manage workload accurately and independently and in a solution focused way
Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and positive action
Willingness to travel within rural areas and work flexibly
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)
We offer:
flexible working and hybrid working opportunities
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.
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.
Interested?
For further information regarding the post, please contact Clare Doughty (clare.doughty@suffolkfamilycarers.org)
To apply, please read the job description and person specification before submitting your CV and Personal Statement. Your personal statement must clearly evidence how you meet the essential criteria set out within the person specification section. Please specify which post (full-time/part-time) you are applying for.
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