Job Description

At Care Rights UK, we are passionate about supporting and campaigning for the rights of older people needing care and their families. You would be welcomed into our small, dedicated, friendly team. You would provide research support to help the team improve our knowledge of care law across the UK and update our information resources.

This is a vital role for the charity, ensuring our work is underpinned by sound research and helping us to diversify and increase our reach across the UK. You would work alongside colleagues who are experts in their field, with dedicated time for co-learning and sharing knowledge and skills.

You would join the charity during an exciting period of change, as we invest in growing our advice and support service. You would work closely with our small team to ensure our research work aligns with our advice service, campaigns, policy and communication work, as the charity pushes for a better care system. 

The ideal candidate will be a positive, can-do person, with a passion for championing the rights of older people needing care, and an enthusiasm for using your research skills to affect change. 

We value equality and diversity. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, disability, or carer status.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send us the following: • A cover letter that explains how you meet the criteria in the person specification • Your CV The cover letter plays a key part in our selection process. We use the information you provide in the letter about your skills and experience to decide whether or not to invite you for an interview. It is important that you explain in your cover letter how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification, giving specific examples from your past experience. Your letter should be no longer than 3 pages.