Carers Content Creator

At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that's right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester.

Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we can, not only build resilience, but identify further risks and offer preventive support now and in the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals, we ultimately help support entire communities.

Our aim is to empower and enhance the lives of people in Greater Manchester. We currently work in three Greater Manchester authorities, Manchester, Salford and Stockport.

Gaddum manages Carers Manchester, a partnership of organisations across statutory and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sectors that work together to deliver services for unpaid carers in the Manchester City Council region.

Gaddum is looking for a freelance Content Creator to develop and deliver effective short-form vertical video content for Carers Manchester. This role would be best suited to a content creator with an interest in raising awareness of marginalised groups and a record of producing high-quality, engaging content.

Responsibilities include creating and editing short-form vertical video content about unpaid adult carers and the support Carers Manchester provides.

To develop and deliver short-form content for Carers Manchester social media channels, including Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, Linked In, and You Tube (Shorts).

Work alongside the Carers Manchester Communications and Marketing Officer on development, creation, and editing of a variety of dynamic, engaging short-form content for Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, Linked In, and You Tube (shorts).

Use existing content and plan creation of new content via on-location filming, interviewing, and attendance at Carers Manchester events to enhance Carers Manchester's presence across a larger number of social media channels.

Support and contribute to development and delivery of the Carers Manchester Communication plan, where relevant.

To complete specific tasks allocated through content plans.

To attend short briefings twice per month with the Carers Manchester team to plan, develop, and receive feedback upon generated content.

To complete 1-2 pre-arranged filming session at a location in Manchester each month with existing stakeholders across the Carers Manchester partnership to generate on-location content.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.