Vacancies

Carers in Hertfordshire is a well-respected, independent, carer-led charity that works to ensure that all Hertfordshire’s unpaid family and friend carers are recognised, valued and supported in their caring role, have the opportunity for a life outside of caring, and can exercise a collective voice in the county.

Do you share our values? Read them at this link. You can also read more about how we help unpaid carers at this link.

We are pleased to be an accredited Living Wage Employer. This means that every member of staff in our organisation earns not just the minimum wage but the Living Wage.

The Living Wage is an hourly rate set independently and updated annually, based on the cost living in the UK.

We believe that every member of staff deserves a Living Wage. You can find out more about the Living Wage by visiting www.livingwage.org.uk.

There are other benefits to working at Carers in Hertfordshire – follow this link to find out more – Benefits of working at Carers in Hertfordshire.

Carers in Hertfordshire is a flexible employer, committed to openness and equality of opportunity in every activity, from the way we recruit and promote employees to the way we deliver our services. It is a core responsibility of members, employees and volunteers of the charity to ensure that every individual we come into contact with is treated with dignity and respect. We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the population we serve and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and diversities.

Health Liaison Officer  

Contract: Permanent Part Time
Hours: Part Time (18.5 hours)
Salary: £28,095.32 FTE per annum (£14,047.66 pro rata for 18.5 hours per week)

We are looking for a Health Liaison Officer to enhance support for carers across Hertfordshire. You will work with health services to identify and support carers of all ages and caring situations, by supporting networks for carer champions across health settings. Responsibilities include facilitating peer networks, producing a regular newsletter, developing training programs, mentoring carer champions, and exploring new methods to improve support.
You will also build relationships with health providers and maintain records to track progress. This is an exciting opportunity to drive positive change and improve carer support.

For an informal chat about the role call 01992 58 96 96 and ask to speak to Laura New or to find out more download the application pack.

Closing Date: Monday 8^th September 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: Wednesday 24^th September – Hertford

Download the application pack – Health Liaison Officer

Projects Interns

Contract: up to 12-Month Fixed Term, renewable every 3 months
Location: Hertford office 4 days per week, 1 day remote (if applicable)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) or part-time considered
Salary: Real Living Wage based (£24,242)

We are looking for interns to play their part in 4 short-term projects that will have long-term impacts. The projects are centred around important aspects of the charity:

• Connecting unpaid carers to the support they need
• Researching what’s impacting carers’ lives the most
• Creating content to reach more carers via social media
• Developing how people can support us

As you’re considering an internship, we understand that you may not have performed these roles in a professional capacity before. Here’s what’s really important to us:

• A genuine interest in the charity sector and supporting unpaid carers.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools (e.g Teams, SharePoint).

Want to find out more? Come along to our information session in Hertford on Friday 12th September 2025. Tell us you’re coming by emailing hr@carersinherts.org.uk.