We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking professional
to join Signpost Stockport for Carers as our Practice Development Worker.

This dynamic role is pivotal in shaping how carers are recognised, supported, and championed
across Stockport and Greater Manchester. Working across our services for both young and adult
carers, the successful candidate will collaborate with partners across health, education,
voluntary private and statutory sectors to advocate for carers’ rights, raise awareness of their
needs, and drive improvements in services, policy and practice. This role will suit someone
passionate about systemic change and building inclusive, carer-aware communities aligned with
our Think Carer initiative.

What We Expect From You

• Excellent interpersonal skills, build relationships with a diverse range of people, accurately
• record information, and communicate with empathy and understanding.
• Ability to be flexible, adapting to changing demands, undertake a variety of tasks, and
• provide hands-on support where required.
• Willingness to collaborate, share knowledge, and support colleagues in a small and dynamic
• team.
• A strong awareness of the challenges faced by unpaid carers and the impact of their role.
• Satisfactory references. Enhanced DBS check .
• Alignment to our values
• Charity- minded with a passion for our vision.
• Understanding of the key responsibilities of the job role.

Essential: Satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check

Key information

• Employer: Signpost Stockport for Carers
• Locations: Stockport
• Role Type: Permanent
• Salary: Salary: £27,711 – £30,060 (Band 4, scale 12–17) pro rata to 30 hours per weekContract Type: Permanent (subject to funding)Pension: 3% employer’s contributionLocation: Heaton Moor, Stockport
• Working Hours: Part-Time
• Working Hours Per Week: 30

To apply for this role:

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to:

chiefexec@signpostforcarers.org.uk

In your covering letter, please demonstrate how you meet the person specification, what you can bring to the role, and why you believe you’re the right fit for Signpost.

Recruitment Timeline

• Application Deadline:Midday Monday 13th Oct 2025
• Shortlisting:Tuesday 14th Oct 2025
• Provisional Interview Date:Friday 17th Oct 2025