Jobs Board

Role Summary

Help unpaid carers and staff feel more confident using technology that can make everyday caring easier.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Digital Confidence and Training workstream for a new Sussex-wide programme supporting unpaid carers. Reporting to the Head of Information and Advice, you will help staff and carers build the confidence and practical skills needed to use technology, online services and digital tools safely and effectively.

You will work with carers, staff, volunteers and partner organisations to co-produce and deliver accessible learning opportunities, create useful resources and connect people with trusted digital support. You will coordinate delivery across Carers Support West Sussex, Care for the Carers, The Carers Centre Brighton & Hove and Amaze, while working within Carers Support West Sussex management arrangements.

This is a varied role combining practical training, partnership working and programme coordination. You will keep the shared delivery plan on track, identify risks and dependencies, support evaluation and help create resources and skills that can continue beyond the funded year.

Appointments are subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service.

Interview Date: 6 November 2026.

Role Summary

Are you passionate about improving the wellbeing of others and making a meaningful difference to unpaid carers?

This role sits within our Neighbourhood Team in Arun, Adur and Worthing. Working alongside two other Carer Funds Support Workers, you will support unpaid carers across West Sussex who are experiencing financial hardship and have been affected by a financial shock. The role is funded by the UK Government Crisis Resilience Fund.

As a Carer Funds Support Worker, you will have sensitive, person-centred conversations with carers to understand their circumstances, identify immediate and wider needs, and complete high-quality applications to the Crisis and Resilience Fund. You will help carers access practical support, information and services that can improve their financial situation and overall wellbeing.

Working closely with colleagues and partner organisations, you will make warm referrals, coordinate support and help carers identify practical next steps that build resilience and reduce the likelihood of future crisis.

We are looking for a compassionate and confident communicator with sound judgement, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information accurately.

Appointments are subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service.

Interview Date: 3 November 2026.