At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and advise Carers on welfare benefits and learning disabilities.
- Company: Wandsworth Carers' Centre, a community-focused charity since 1995.
- Benefits: 31 days annual leave, hybrid work, pension, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Join a friendly team dedicated to inclusivity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of unpaid Carers in your community.
- Qualifications: Experience in providing support and facilitating peer groups.
The predicted salary is between 31711 - 31711 £ per year.
- Carers Support and Development Worker - Advice and Learning Disabilities
- Wandsworth Carers' Centre
- London, Greater London (On-site)
- Full-time, Permanent
- Charity Support, Disability
- Actively Interviewing
Job description
Our Charity
We are a busy, ambitious charity operating at the heart of the Wandsworth community since 1995, helping thousands of people across the borough in unpaid Caring roles.
We give information and advice, organise respite, offer complementary therapies, deliver training, provide peer support, arrange fun events and much more.
In short, we are the Carer's friend and advocate, often helping Carers through difficult times.
About the role
This role involves providing information, support and advice, particularly around welfare benefits, housing and learning disabilities, to Carers through one-to-one appointments, case work, and group facilitation.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing adviceand advocacy on welfare benefits and housing. Minimum of 3 days a week.
- Providing information, support and advocacy to Carers of people with Learning Disabilities.
- Facilitation of the Learning Disability Carers Peer Support Group.
- Recording and maintaining accurate case records, adhering to AQS standards.
- Managing your own case load.
Essential Requirements
- Experience of, or ability to provide one-to-one support, information, advocacy and advice, including welfare benefits.
- Experience of or ability to facilitate peer supportgroups in person and online.
- Ability to deliver training and information sessions.
- Strong listening and questioning skills.
- Ability and commitment to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- The ability to balance and prioritise a busy and varied workload.
- Developed IT skills with experience using Microsoft packages.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills in English.
Please see the job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and requirements.
Benefits of working for Wandsworth Carers’ Centre
- Hybrid on completion of induction period with a minimum 60% office based
- Friendly team and working environment
- Annual leave starts at 31 days increasing to 36 days plus bank holidays
- Contributory company pension
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Employee assistance program offreing 24/7 support
Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is an inclusive employer, committed to the continued development of a diverse workforce.
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