Carer Support Worker

6 days ago

Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS FT Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Carer Support Worker to join our Community Mental Health Team at Pennine Care NHS FT. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting carers of individuals with severe and enduring mental disorders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide emotional and practical support to carers, ensuring they are well-informed and supported in their caring role.
  • Work closely with clinical teams to offer support to carers in their own right, promoting their involvement and engagement in the care and treatment of their loved ones.
  • Support carers to attend clinical team reviews, ward rounds, and CPA meetings, ensuring their voices are heard and valued.
  • Collaborate with local authorities, the voluntary sector, and other NHS agencies to increase carer identification and recognition.
  • Facilitate carer support in group settings, promoting the Triangle of Care standards and principles.
  • Provide carers with information and advice about services, both within and external to the organization, to enhance their caring role and knowledge of care and treatment processes.
  • Work collaboratively with carers and clinical teams to ensure carers feel involved and supported in the care and treatment of their loved ones, in accordance with Service User consent, Trust Strategic Priorities, and Carers Engagement Procedures.
  • Have knowledge of the identification and support required for young carers.
Requirements
  • Basic knowledge of mental health problems, treatments, and related procedures to underpin support for carers.
  • Knowledge of carer assessments and how to access them.
  • Knowledge of existing, new, and emerging technologies and social media to engage carers and enable them to feedback about their experiences.
  • Awareness of policies and procedures related to confidentiality, information sharing, and safeguarding.
  • Knowledge of the Carers Act.
  • Knowledge of the Triangle of Care and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Knowledge of support services available for carers.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including service users, carers, other professionals, and members of the public.
  • Experience of working with a diverse range of clients with differing levels of needs.
  • Ability to articulate carers' views and represent a balanced view in MDT working.
  • Ability to run a carers' group in conjunction with other team members.
  • Ability to access and contribute to the Trust Electronic Patient Record.
  • Ability to complete records in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Ability to balance a range of tasks with competing demands.
  • Positive regard for carers and understanding of the importance of involving them in the service user's care and recovery journey.
Education and Qualifications
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Good basic education, including English to GCSE level or equivalent.
  • Carer awareness training or willingness to undertake training.
Experience
  • Experience of working with people with mental health needs.
  • Experience of working in a role that involves contact with families and carers.

  • Children's Social Worker, Connected Carers Team

    4 weeks ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom The Talent Crowd Full time

    Children's Social Worker, Connected Carers Team Pay rate up to £35 per hour The Talent Crowd are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Connected Carers Team in Stockport.Please get in touch for more information. My name is Olivia, and I recruit for Qualified Social Work roles at The Talent Crowd. I have access to the best Agency roles in your...

  • Healthcare Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Support Worker to join our team. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to patients, families, and carers within our healthcare setting. As a Healthcare Support Worker, your primary responsibility will be to assist with the daily care of patients, ensuring...

  • Specialized Foster Carers for Children with Additional Needs

    4 weeks ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Stockport Council Full time

    Specialized Foster Carers for Children with Additional NeedsProvide expert foster care for children facing significant learning and physical challenges.Full-time, round-the-clock care is essential.We welcome both single and partnered individuals, with at least one carer available full-time. Ideally, birth children should be of secondary school age. Previous...

  • Specialized Foster Carers for Children with Additional Needs

    4 weeks ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Stockport Council Full time

    Specialized Foster Carers for Children with Additional NeedsProviding expert foster care for children facing significant learning and physical challengesAvailability for round-the-clock care is essentialWe welcome applications from both single and partnered individuals, with the requirement that one carer is available full-time. Ideally, applicants should...

  • Specialized Foster Carers for Children with Additional Needs

    4 weeks ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Stockport Council Full time

    Specialized Foster Carers for Children with Additional NeedsProvide expert foster care for children facing significant learning and physical challengesAvailability for round-the-clock care is essentialWe welcome applications from both single and partnered individuals, with at least one carer available full-time. Ideally, applicants should have birth children...

  • Specialized Foster Carers for Children with Additional Needs

    4 weeks ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Stockport Council Full time

    Specialized Foster Carers for Children with Additional NeedsProviding expert foster care for children facing significant learning and physical challengesRound-the-clock care is essentialWe welcome applications from both single and partnered individuals, with at least one carer available full-time. Ideally, applicants should have birth children who are of...

  • Specialized Foster Carers for Children with Additional Needs

    4 weeks ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Stockport Council Full time

    Specialized Foster Carers for Children with Additional NeedsProvide expert foster care for children facing significant learning and physical challenges.Availability for round-the-clock care is essential.We welcome both single and partnered individuals, with at least one carer available full-time. Ideally, applicants should have birth children who are of...

  • Support Worker

    10 hours ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Creative Support Ltd Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our community outreach team in Barrow. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities to live their best lives.Key Responsibilities:Visiting service users in their own homes or in other settings to...

  • Support Worker

    8 hours ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Creative Support Ltd Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our community outreach team in Barrow. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities to live their best lives.Key Responsibilities:Visiting service users in their own homes or in other settings to...

  • Experienced Children's Social Worker

    5 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Social Worker to join our team at Randstad Care. As a Qualified Fostering Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families in need.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct thorough assessments of children's needs and develop effective care plans in collaboration with families and...

  • Experienced Children's Social Worker

    7 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Social Worker to join our team at Randstad Care. As a Qualified Fostering Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families in need.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct thorough assessments of children's needs and develop effective care plans in collaboration with families and...

  • Care Workers

    1 month ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom findajob.dwp Full time

    Carers & Support Workers – Home CareStockport & East Cheshire Areas.Driving Licence Required & Car OwnersRates of pay: £12.00 – £22.50Hours of work: Flexible from 10 hours to 40 plus per week Monday to Friday. Evenings & Weekends available.Part-time & Full-time Opportunities.Benefits:Company pensionReferral programmeGenerous mileage allowanceHealth &...

  • Foster Carers for Diverse Children

    4 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Stockport Council Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team of foster carers. As a foster carer, you will play a vital role in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children in need.Key ResponsibilitiesOffer short, respite, or long-term fostering homes for local Stockport children and young people aged 0-18 years.Care for...

  • Foster Carers for Diverse Children

    4 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Stockport Council Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team of foster carers. As a foster carer, you will play a vital role in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children in need.Key ResponsibilitiesOffer short, respite, or long-term fostering homes for local Stockport children and young people aged 0-18 years.Care for...

  • Experienced Social Worker

    3 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Entrust Social Care Ltd Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Social Worker to join our Adult Mental Health Team at Entrust Social Care Ltd.The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within an Adult Social Work team and be a Qualified Social Worker with a DipSW or equivalent qualification.Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out Mental...

  • Experienced Social Worker

    2 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Entrust Social Care Ltd Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Social Worker to join our Adult Mental Health Team at Entrust Social Care Ltd.The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within an Adult Social Work team and be a Qualified Social Worker with a DipSW or equivalent qualification.Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out Mental...

  • Experienced Children's Social Worker Wanted

    3 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Job Title: Qualified Fostering Social WorkerAbout the Role:We are seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join our team at Randstad Care. As a Qualified Social Worker, you will be responsible for supporting children and families in need.Key Responsibilities:Provide high-quality social work services to children and familiesConduct assessments and...

  • Experienced Children's Social Worker Wanted

    3 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Job Title: Qualified Fostering Social WorkerAbout the Role:We are seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join our team at Randstad Care. As a Qualified Social Worker, you will be responsible for supporting children and families in need.Key Responsibilities:Provide high-quality social work services to children and familiesConduct assessments and...

  • Experienced Children's Social Worker

    5 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Social Work Professional to join our team at Randstad Care. As a Qualified Fostering Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting children and families in need.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct assessments with families to identify their needs and develop care plans.Support and supervise...

  • Experienced Children's Social Worker

    5 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Social Work Professional to join our team at Randstad Care. As a Qualified Fostering Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting children and families in need.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct assessments with families to identify their needs and develop care plans.Support and supervise...