At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and empower Carers in the City of London through home visits and community meetings.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on improving the wellbeing of Carers from diverse backgrounds.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Other info: Engaging environment with activities like coffee mornings and peer support forums.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of those who care for others.
- Qualifications: Experience working with Carers or vulnerable individuals, plus strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our service supporting Carers across City of London to improve their health and wellbeing, and access support that meets their needs. We are working with Carers from a range of cultures, and it would be an advantage to speak Bengali.
The team works holistically with Carers to understand their individual circumstances and level of need. You will carry out home visits and community-based meetings, co-produce support plans, and develop effective relationships with Carers, families, and professionals. You will also support Carers to complete written forms and applications, draft letters, and advocate with third parties.
You will build on your local knowledge to signpost and facilitate access for Carers to support services, including financial and benefits advice, housing, health and safety at home systems, and leisure and social activities. The role also requires you to support the development of escalation plans so that Carers are prepared for unforeseen circumstances that would impact negatively on their ability to care.
Together with colleagues, you will plan and deliver the service’s activity package, including coffee mornings, drop-in sessions, activities, online and face-to-face groups, and peer support forums. There will also be opportunities to promote the service by attending meetings and forums, and to deliver training sessions to professionals and community organisations so that they have the skills to identify Carers.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out home visits and community-based meetings to understand Carers’ circumstances and needs.
- Co-produce support plans and develop effective relationships with Carers, families, and professionals.
- Support Carers to complete written forms and applications, draft letters, and advocate with third parties.
- Signpost and facilitate access to services (financial and benefits advice, housing, health and safety at home, leisure and social activities).
- Develop escalation plans to prepare Carers for unforeseen circumstances.
- Plan and deliver the service’s activity package (coffee mornings, drop-in sessions, activities, online and face-to-face groups, peer forums).
- Promote the service by attending meetings/forums and deliver training to professionals and community organisations to help identify Carers.
Qualifications:
- Relevant personal or professional experience of working with Carers and/or vulnerable adults or children in social care, health, education, or voluntary and community sector.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate and empower others.
- Practical understanding of barriers faced by Carers and awareness of cultural differences and access to services.
Carers Support Coordinator - City of London employer: Imago Community
Imago Community is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and development of its staff while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young carers in Southwark. With a strong commitment to employee growth, a supportive work culture, and the opportunity to engage directly with families, you will find a rewarding career path that aligns with your passion for social care and education. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters a collaborative environment.
