Carer Support Adviser

Central Office:
Michael Gill Building, Tolgate Lane, Strood, Kent, ME2 4TG
United Kingdom

Location:

This is a hybrid role which involves community working in the East Lindsey/Boston area of Lincolnshire and some home working. You must be able to support carers face to face in the East Lindsey/Boston areas of Lincolnshire.

Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.

We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.

As a Carer Support Adviser, you will be part of our Operational Team, helping to improve the lives of carers through your work.

• Managing conversations with carers to identify need and writing statutory carers assessments on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council
• Providing information, advice, and wellbeing support
• Running wellbeing groups and proactive identification of carers through partnership working

• Experience of working with adults either in a 1:1 or group setting
• A working knowledge of health and social care particularly in relation to adults; excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A high standard of written skills is needed in order to help the carer identify their support needs and to complete statutory assessments

We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service
• Flexible working options
• Paid carers leave
• Access to the work-place pension
• Staff discount scheme
  
  Employee assistance programme
• Benenden Healthcare package

Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.

To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, please visit the Carers First website and click on the Apply Now button to begin your application.

Applications can only be assessed if they clearly state how you meet each of the requirements in the Personal Specification.

Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be contacted directly and invited to interview – Date to be confirmed.

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