Outreach Worker - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Carers Federation Ltd

Description

Title:
Outreach Worker


Salary:
Band 1B: £21,165 increasing to £21,680 following 6 months' probation. (After successful probation with a possible further progression to £23,079 dependence on experience and performance)

Hours:
Various posts / Flexible hours available between: 15hrs

• 37hrs (pro rata)

Base:
Carers Federation, Pelham Road Nottingham, NG51AP


Reference:
AC/HQ/SWB

Carers Federation Ltd is a national charity and company limited by guarantee established in 1992 to empower and support unpaid carers, the people for whom they care for and the wider community.

The charity is managed by a Board of Trustees elected by our membership.

Carers Federation has successfully been awarded a 4-year contract by Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council to deliver a carers support service across the whole region.

The successful applicant will be part of dynamic team in identifying and supporting unpaid carers.

Job Purpose

Carers Federation are looking for individuals who are dynamic, motivated, and committed to being an Outreach Worker to work across the community of Nottingham City and County


The successful applicants will:

• Help identify and support adults who are caring for a relative, friend or neighbour.
• Provide information, guidance and advice to support unpaid carers.
• Demonstrate an understanding of unpaid carers needs.
• Show confidence in supporting unpaid carers with the diverse issues that can affect their lives.
• Supporting unpaid Carers to reduce loneliness and isolation by accessing groups and activities within their area.
• Complete assessments and sign post unpaid Carers to relevant services/organisations.
• Need to build strong working relationships with GP Practices, Health & Social Care and establish links with other relevant professionals throughout the community.

"Striving to promote equality and diversity throughout our service."

Closing Date: 20 February 2024

Carers Federation operates a smoke free site policy. Smoking is not permitted on any of our premises.

Carers Federation Limited is registered in England as a company limited by guarantee.


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Salary:
£21,165.00-£21,680.00 per year


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 20/02/2024


Reference ID:
AC/HQ/SWB