Carers Support Adviser

About the Role

This is your opportunity to make a difference by supporting, advising and advocating for adult Carers in South West and East Surrey.  Your base will be your home and you will work within the community as well as spending at least one day per week in a carers hub setting.

Much of the role will take place during normal office hours, however you will need to be available for planned evening and weekend work to support carers at a time that works for them.

This is a full-time role working 36 hours a week for a fixed term period of six months.

Key responsibilities

Managing a caseload of carers, you will encourage carers to identify their own needs and facilitate initiatives for carers including running carers networks and support groups. This role involves visiting carers in their own home and seeing carers in community buildings.  You will work across South West Surrey and may be asked to provide cover in the East Surrey area.

About you

You must have had experience of working with and advocating for adults and families and have an understanding of carers rights. You will have knowledge of legislation relevant to carers and disabled people. Finally, you will be a confident communicator and be able to facilitate training and information sessions to groups.  You will have a flexible approach to your work and be confident travelling to and working in a variety of settings.

You must have a current driving licence and use of a road worthy vehicle (milage is paid at 45p per mile).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people and vulnerable adults.  As part of this commitment we implement robust recruitment practices, including reference and enhanced DBS checks.

About us

Action for Carers Surrey has a vision ‘that every unpaid carer in Surrey is heard, valued and supported.’ We are a committed, local charity determined to make a difference to young and adult carers across Surrey.

Our values are Focus, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence.  By keeping to our values, we are able to provide an innovative, high quality and compassionate service to carers in every community in Surrey, making a real difference to their wellbeing.

We offer our staff a friendly, supportive, flexible workplace and are committed to welcoming applicants from a wide range of backgrounds as well as supporting staff who have their own caring responsibilities. To this end, we offer staff a weeks paid carers leave.  We also provide a generous holiday entitlement, starting at 28 days plus bank holidays, an employee assistance programme, pension and opportunities for development and training.

How to apply

Want to know more? Feel free to email [email protected] and we can arrange an informal chat about the role.

To apply, please complete the Action for Carers Application Form and return it to [email protected]

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