If you care, we care.
We provide support, information and advice to carers of any age living in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
Help for carers
A carer is someone who provides support to family or friends who cannot manage without this help. Anybody from any background and of any age can be a carer and each carer’s experience is unique to their own circumstances.
Carers Support offers free support to carers in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas. Our vision is to create a better life for carers of all ages where they are recognised, valued and supported in their caring role and empowered to fulfil their own aspirations.
Advice and support
We offer a range of services to help support you in your caring role including helping you get a Carers Assessment and providing support and wellbeing groups. Or get advice on a range of topics including benefits and finance, work and learning, legal and carers rights, taking a break and more.
Help for young carers
We offer help and support to children aged 8-18 in South Gloucestershire and 5-18 in Bristol. This includes one-one support, groups, fun activities and short breaks!
Join our Team
We’re looking for:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Hours – 37.5 (full time)
- Salary – £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
- Closing date – 29th June 2025 @ midnight
- Interview date – week commencing 14th July 2025
Hospital Carers Liaison Worker
- Hours – 30 per week/per post (2 x posts available)
- Salary – £26,140 per annum FTE (£20,832 actual)
- Closing date – 27th June 2025 @ 12 noon
- Interview date – 10th July 2025
Young Carers Engagement Worker (Fixed term 12 months)
- Hours – 15 per week (2 days)
- Salary – £29,123 per annum FTE (£11,649 actual)
- Closing date – 30th June 2025 @ 9am
- Interview date – 10th July 2025
Latest news
See all newsNew Report: Conversations About End-of-Life Care in South Gloucestershire
Healthwatch South Gloucestershire's latest report highlights key challenges in end-of-life care, calling for better communication, greater carer support, and more personalised planning to ensure dignity and respect.
10th June 2025
New Campaign Launched to Help Young Adult Carers Access the Support They Deserve
We’re proud to be part of the “Who’s looking after you?” campaign, launched during Carers Week to highlight the experiences of young adult carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire—many of whom care for loved ones without support or recognition. This campaign is about changing that, helping young adult carers feel seen, supported, and connected.
9th June 2025
Carers Week 2025: Recognising Unpaid Carers and Calling for Equality
This Carers Week, we're highlighting the theme Caring About Equality - and sharing the powerful stories of carers from across our community. From Louise Ndibwirende’s BBC Radio Bristol interview to our Caring Matters event, read how we’re marking the week and why real change is needed.
9th June 2025
Caring with Pride: Elsie’s Story
To mark Pride Month, we're sharing Elsie’s inspiring story—a young LGBTQ+ carer balancing university, identity, and caring for her disabled partner. A powerful look at love, resilience, and queer caregiving.
29th May 2025
The People Behind the Support
During Carers Week (1–6 June), we want to take a moment to say thank you to the amazing volunteers who help us support you.
28th May 2025
Loneliness Awareness Week: You're Not Alone
Loneliness Awareness Week (17–23 June 2025) is a UK-wide campaign that shines a light on something many carers experience but often don’t talk about: feeling lonely.
21st May 2025
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