Freelance Social Media Partner (Part-Time or Freelance Contract) Arnfield Care Ltd, a provider of high-quality therapeutic residential care and on-site education for children and young people based in the High Peak, Derbyshire (SK13) seeks a talented, enthusiastic and flexible part-time or freelance social media specialist to help us strengthen our visibility, reinforce our reputation with placing authorities, and elevate our employer value proposition across key platforms. (Remote working with occasional on - site collaboration). Arnfield Care Ltd is an outstanding, independent provider of therapeutic residential care and on - site education for children and young people aged 1117. For nearly 30 years, weve helped young people rebuild trust, develop independence and move forward with confidence. With almost 100 staff across our Homes and Independent School, were also one of the High Peaks largest and most values - driven employers. What We Need: A social media native. Someone who loves words. A partner who can bring consistency, creativity and authenticity to our online presence by: Developing quarterly plans and monthly content calendars. Creating graphics, copy and short - form video aligned with our values. Scheduling and publishing 35 posts per week across Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn (and potentially TikTok/YouTube). Generating content for website updates and blogs then repurposing that content for other online platforms. Responding to comments, messages and mentions with professionalism and empathy. Monitoring trends, hashtags and sector conversations, contributing to them where appropriate, with warmth and professionalism. Providing concise monthly performance reports. Supporting urgent updates or crisis communications when required. How We Work: Based at our head office in Glossop (SK13), youll collaborate with a dedicated internal contact plus named leads across our five service areas: Arnfield Tower, Greenfield House, Moorfield Barn, Arnfield Independent School and Outdoor Education. Theyll act as your eyes, ears and approval channels as all published content must meet strict safeguarding, compliance and accessibility standards. Youll be willing to learn about what and how we do things, and the specific characteristics inherent to our sector. We value real - photo authenticity, and inclusive, accessible communication as well as innovative thinking, dynamism and flexibility. Were not chasing customers - were reinforcing trust, credibility and visibility with the people who matter. Words are the foundation of history, so well expect you to use them wisely. What Success Looks Like: Stronger engagement and follower growth. Regularly updated web content (new site under development). Positive sentiment from social workers, placing authorities and sector bodies. Increased recruitment enquiries and improved understanding of our employer proposition. Smooth, proactive account management and efficient use of internal time. We offer: £20-25 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience. A minimum of 8 hours work per week guaranteed, with potential to increase for the right candidate. Loyalty & referral bonuses, ranging from £50 - £500, plus perks and discounts. Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7/365. Ongoing fully-funded training. And for employed staff, theres a company pension and 28 days paid holiday too. As an inclusive employer, Arnfield Care Ltd stands against discrimination in any form. We have created working environments in which all individuals can make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment. We endeavour to make all necessary reasonable adjustments for individual employees and base all decisions relating to an individual's employment purely on merit. And we challenge any behaviour that threatens the safeguarding of our young people and colleagues. You must Have a track record in social media. Be eligible to work in the UK. Have a full manual driving licence. Possess excellent written and spoken English skills. Exhibit strong storytelling instincts and practice accessible, inclusive communication. Be sensitive to children's residential care settings and have a basic awareness of Child Protection and Safeguarding practices Possess a strong teamwork ethic and have good interpersonal communication skills, especially when up against deadlines. Have the ability to work flexibly and unsupervised on occasions, according to the needs of the role. Demonstrate an ability to multi-task and collaborate with multiple colleagues. If you think youve got what it takes, please register your interest now by sending us an up-to-date CV and covering letter. In that letter explain why you want this role, why youre the right person for it and describe a relevant example of past work from your portfolio. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible so dont delay and we will close applications for the role early if we find the right candidate.