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    Carers Health Link Worker - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Knowsley Carers Centre

    Knowsley Carers Centre
    Knowsley Carers Centre Liverpool, United Kingdom

    6 days ago

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    Part time
    Description

    Knowsley Carers Centre, a network partner of the Carers Trust, is a registered charity providing information, support, advice, and a voice for carers living and caring in the Borough of Knowsley.

    Knowsley Carers Centre is a growing charity, established in ~October 1997 to support the borough's 16000 unpaid/family carers.

    A highly motivated and experienced person is required to raise awareness of the issues unpaid carers face with staff from the health and social care sectors.

    Proven experience of the sector and an understanding of unpaid carers' issues are essential along with the ability to work independently.

    Job purpose

    The purpose of the role is to raise awareness of the issues carers and young carers face and the services available to support them to health and social care staff across the borough and promote the identification and support of hidden carers in Knowsley.

    The Health Link Worker will provide a conduit between Knowsley Carers Centre, health and social care teams and appropriate networks and forums that support carers' interests.

    Job Description

    The Health Link Worker will:

    • Provide information for and about carers and young carers to GP practices and health and social care teams.
    • Assist in maintaining carers' information boards in GP practices and at other health and social care locations.
    • Continue to promote good practice guidance and steer relevant personnel at GP practices and other health settings through the guidance framework.
    • Provide presentations, training and talks to health and social care staff on carers needs and include all aspects of caring within the awareness raising.
    • Raise carer awareness in hospitals and develop carer friendly processes.
    • Encourage carer participation on forums, groups and boards.
    • Network with relevant organisations to raise awareness of carers issues.
    • Assist in the delivery of carer awareness training in partnership with other members of the team.
    • Work closely with other organisations such as Healthwatch.

      The description above forms the basis of the job identified but is not a comprehensive list and may be added to, after discussion with the interested parties, if the need arises

      Benefits of working for Knowsley Carers Centre:

      22 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year (pro rata)

      Bonus 3 days of annual leave per year over the festive period (subject to Trustee approval)

      6% Workplace Pension Scheme with The Pensions Trust

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