Adult Carer Support Worker Temporary 12 Month Post

5 days ago

Cockermouth, United Kingdom Carer Support West Cumbria Full time

**Adult Carer Support Worker 22.5 hrs per week fixed term contract**

**MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB**:

- To work as part of the Carer Support West Cumbria Team, assist in the identification of carers of all ages, assess needs and implement appropriate support mechanisms to assist carers in their caring roles
- To raise awareness of the needs of carers with both statutory and voluntary sector agencies
- To undertake contingency planning arrangements with carers for emergencies

**MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Raise awareness of the needs of Carers and the issues relating to their Caring role
- To identify and make contact with Carers in such a way as to enable them to express their needs and views
- Assist Carers to complete Carers Assessments leading to an appropriate support plan
- Contact with carers can be through face to face meetings, on the telephone or through virtual means
- To enter data accurately and in a timely manner onto Carer Support West Cumbria database systems and IAS (CCC database system). Training will be given
- Signpost Carers to a range of practical/leisure support services, where possible using already established agencies and organisations to meet needs identified by Carers
- To work closely with statutory, voluntary and other agencies to enable them to make appropriate provision for the practical and emotional support of Carers and Young Carers
- To identify and document appropriate case information
- To identify the individual needs of Carers and target services to meet their needs or identify alternative sources of help available
- To provide an up-to-date information service for Carers and their families and professionals working with Carers
- To arrange appropriate training for carers
- Maintain and develop links with Statutory Authorities to ensure the long term needs of Carers are reflected in long term planning
- To attend meetings/provide written progress reports/project monitoring and evaluation to Carer Support West Cumbria
- To make and sustain links with local, regional and national networks of and for Carers and Young carers
- To arrange respite help and care tailored to meet the carer’s needs and responsibilities
- To provide information around benefits and where appropriate refer carers to Carer Support West Cumbria Benefit Support Worker
- To work closely with all other Support Workers and Young Carers Support Workers
- To attend any relevant training provided by Carer Support West Cumbria
- To work in accordance with all Carer Support West Cumbria policies and procedures
- To provide support and information within the office. Links with Carer Support West Cumbria team members and Line Manager can be through direct meetings and /or digitally through the use of TEAMS and Zoom
- To attend Carers events, trips, activities, meetings and forums as required; by attending in person or digitally through the use of TEAMS or Zoom
- To carry out any additional relevant duties as required by this post

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: Up to £24,637.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Work days:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cockermouth CA13 0QT

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