Carers Advisor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £13.21 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Peartree Bridge, Milton Keynes |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Age UK Milton Keynes |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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To provide high-quality advice, information, and support to unpaid carers, helping them navigate health, social care, and community services. The Carers Advisor will work to empower carers, promote their rights, and ensure they are supported in their caring role.
Do you care about caring for carers and would like to be part of a new Carers support service in Milton Keynes? This is an exciting opportunity to join a flexible and supportive team as the new service evolves.
The successful applicant will work specifically with unpaid carers of an older person, using expert knowledge and skills to ensure they are supported in maintaining their caring role.
About you
• Experience working in a health, social care, or advice-giving role.
• Knowledge of the issues facing unpaid carers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work independently.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Proficient in using IT systems and databases.
• To be aware of health and safety of staff, volunteers and clients and to report any hazards to the appropriate authority as soon as practicable
Desirable
• Relevant qualification in health and social care, advice, or counselling.
• Knowledge of carers’ rights, benefits, and the Care Act 2014
• Experience working with carers of older persons