Former Carer Support Worker

Organisation: Carer Support West Cumbria

Salary Details: £24,637 per annum (pro rata for 22.5 hours)

Closing date for applications: 10 Jun 2024

CONTRACT: Initial 3 year contract
HOURS: 22.5 hours per week
LOCATION: Cumberland (West Cumbria)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Adult Carer Project Manager
PURPOSE OF JOB: To develop and implement a Life After Caring Project for former carers addressing issues such as bereavement, isolation and loneliness at an early stage. Support should comprise of engaging and inclusive activities, which encourage connections with others, cultivating an increased sense of belonging.

DUTIES:
 To make contact with former carers in such a way as to enable them to express their needs and views. Contact can be through face to face meetings, on the telephone or through virtual means
 Assist former carers to develop a plan covering the skills, strategies and tools needed following the end of their caring role. This may include financial planning, bereavement support, health and wellbeing and social opportunities, for example volunteering
 Signpost former carers to a range of practical/leisure support services, where possible using already established agencies and organisations to meet identified needs
 To identify the individual needs of former Carers and target services to meet their needs or identify alternative sources of help available
 To arrange appropriate training for former carers
 To work closely with statutory, voluntary and other agencies to enable them to make appropriate provision for the practical and emotional support of former Carers
 To enter data accurately and in a timely manner onto Carer Support West Cumbria CRM system
 To attend meetings/provide written progress reports/project monitoring and evaluation to Carer Support West Cumbria
 To work closely with all other Support Workers
 To attend any relevant training provided by Carer Support West Cumbria
 To comply with all of Carer Support West Cumbria Policies and Procedures
 To carry out any additional relevant duties as required by this post

If you are passionate about making a real difference to someone’s life, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

Our generous employment benefits include:

  • Being part of an energised, passionate team
  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
  • Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Supportive working environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing
  • Training plan with opportunities for continuing professional and personal development
  • Based in the town of Cockermouth on the edge of the Lake District National Park

You can see the Job Descriptions and download an application form at https://www.carersupportwestcumbria.co.uk/post/we-are-hiring

Closing date for applications: Monday 10th June 2024 at 12noon

Please note we do not accept CV’s

 All posts will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

“Carer Support West Cumbria is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment”