When you join Carers First, you join a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive team who all have a shared interest in supporting unpaid carers to continue living their lives to the fullest, across the country. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive workplace who recognise the value of difference.
We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we are determined to support as many carers as we can.
In a community dedicated to caring, we believe that our employees and volunteers really do make a difference.
We emphasise the importance of learning and development, as well as actively encouraging employees to develop their skills with our fantastic learning and development programme. This means that all of our team have the opportunity to become the best that they can be, whilst helping others do the same.
We have a wide range of roles supporting the charity to reach and support as many carers as possible so, if you want to join our mission, please take a look at our current vacancies.
Video: Working and volunteering with us
There's endless opportunity to make a difference.
Rewarding Our Employees
We provide a reward package for our employees upon joining Carers First.
Our reward package includes:
- 26 days Annual Leave which increases with continuous service + Bank Holidays.
- Long Service Appreciation
- One day Birthday Leave
- Benenden Private Healthcare Membership (following successful probationary period)
- Pension
- Death in Service Benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Carer Passports
- High Street Discount Platform
- Flexible Working Options
Investing in your development
Our in-house learning and development programme is specifically designed to not only assist you with your role but to enhance your potential. As part of our commitment to investing in our employees learning and development, we offer over 20 courses covering skill enhancement, personal development, and management programmes, in addition to all mandatory learning.
Learning and development work closely with managers and employees to ensure that our L&D programmes meet the objectives and personal development needs of our employees. We offer a range of E-Learning, zoom and classroom-based learning so that staff can both learn at their own pace and/or share knowledge and experiences from their peers across the Charity.
We invest in our managers and leaders of the future with internal management development training and opportunities for apprenticeships to gain accredited qualifications.
Syreeta Gibson - Team Lead, Medway
“I have been working for Carers First for over eight years, first joining the charity as a Carers Support Adviser in the Kent team, and then gradually progressing to the Brokerage and Adult Team Lead in Medway.
I am also a carer for my daughter with SEN (Special Educational Needs) and have been supported by Carers First not just as an employee, but as a carer. I believe Carers First really does care about unpaid carers. They offer flexible working options which has helped me in difficult times as a carer over the years.”
Megan Williams - Team Lead, Southend-on-Sea
"I joined Carers First in November 2023 to work on a project in Mid Essex. Since then, I have felt welcomed, valued, and heard. My opinions matter, and I receive helpful guidance that enhances my work experience. Carers First creates a friendly and supportive environment that makes each day enjoyable.
As an adult with autism and ADHD, finding employment that fits can be challenging, but Carers First invests in my success. They provide the support I need for fulfilling work, and my managers encourage me to seek growth and progression within the organisation."
Daniel Stevenson - Finance Assistant
"My experience at the charity has been exceptional. Starting as an apprentice, I've received incredible support from my manager and the Finance Team, which has been vital for my growth. Thanks to their guidance, I've completed AAT Level 3 and am progressing through Level 4.
The charity's commitment to my studies has built my knowledge and confidence. It's truly a great environment to learn and grow."
What our employees say about working for Carers First
