Carers Connect Outreach Worker
| Posting date: | 13 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2024 |
| Location: | Wigan, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Carers Connect Outreach Worker (May 2024) – Funded by National Lottery Funding
Do you want a job where you can really make a difference?
Do you enjoy working with people?
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join Wigan and Leigh Carers as a Carers Connect Outreach Worker.
Role
As a Carers Connect Outreach Worker your main responsibilities will be to focus on eliminating social isolation and loneliness for carers. This will also include facilitating group activities, information and support to carers who are looking after a relative, partner, friend or neighbour of someone who needs help due to illness, disability, mental health or old age.
If you’re caring, compassionate, and possess a variety of life skills and experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in your community.
The successful candidate will have great communication and organisational skills and be able to provide solution focused support to carers and their families.
The role involves travelling and a driving licence and access to a car is required, to be considered for the post.
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
The role is funded by National Lottery Funding.
Hours are negotiable - Part time (could be split into 2 posts)
About us
Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre was established in 2010 and is a registered Charity.
We are a small, friendly and supportive team dedicated to providing services and support to unpaid / family carers of all ages, across the Wigan Borough. Offering a wide range of services including health and wellbeing activities, carer’s assessments, respite care, form filling, befriending and much more. We are supported by Wigan Council and work closely with colleagues across the Borough from the voluntary and community sector, NHS, and local authority.
Join Our Team
If you’re ready to embark on a fulfilling journey where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive difference, we want to hear from you!
Apply now and become part of our highly respected team dedicated to empowering individuals and families in our community.
Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre is committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse local communities that we support across Wigan. We’re striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued and diversity is celebrated by everyone. We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race, and background.
Benefits
All our staff benefit from an attractive remuneration package, including:
Company Pension Scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Blue Light Card
Continuous training and development opportunities
How To Apply
If you feel you would like to be part of a successful team that support carers and their families within Wigan please contact us.
For further information about the post, please get in touch.
Closing Date: Sunday 26th May 2024
Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 28th May 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd June 2024
Start date including induction: Monday 1st July 2024
Do you want a job where you can really make a difference?
Do you enjoy working with people?
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join Wigan and Leigh Carers as a Carers Connect Outreach Worker.
Role
As a Carers Connect Outreach Worker your main responsibilities will be to focus on eliminating social isolation and loneliness for carers. This will also include facilitating group activities, information and support to carers who are looking after a relative, partner, friend or neighbour of someone who needs help due to illness, disability, mental health or old age.
If you’re caring, compassionate, and possess a variety of life skills and experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in your community.
The successful candidate will have great communication and organisational skills and be able to provide solution focused support to carers and their families.
The role involves travelling and a driving licence and access to a car is required, to be considered for the post.
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
The role is funded by National Lottery Funding.
Hours are negotiable - Part time (could be split into 2 posts)
About us
Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre was established in 2010 and is a registered Charity.
We are a small, friendly and supportive team dedicated to providing services and support to unpaid / family carers of all ages, across the Wigan Borough. Offering a wide range of services including health and wellbeing activities, carer’s assessments, respite care, form filling, befriending and much more. We are supported by Wigan Council and work closely with colleagues across the Borough from the voluntary and community sector, NHS, and local authority.
Join Our Team
If you’re ready to embark on a fulfilling journey where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive difference, we want to hear from you!
Apply now and become part of our highly respected team dedicated to empowering individuals and families in our community.
Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre is committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse local communities that we support across Wigan. We’re striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued and diversity is celebrated by everyone. We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race, and background.
Benefits
All our staff benefit from an attractive remuneration package, including:
Company Pension Scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Blue Light Card
Continuous training and development opportunities
How To Apply
If you feel you would like to be part of a successful team that support carers and their families within Wigan please contact us.
For further information about the post, please get in touch.
Closing Date: Sunday 26th May 2024
Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 28th May 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd June 2024
Start date including induction: Monday 1st July 2024
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.