At a Glance
- Tasks: Support unpaid adult carers with information, advice, and practical assistance.
- Company: Age UK, Oxfordshire - a community-focused organisation dedicated to supporting carers.
- Benefits: Competitive pay at £14.75 per hour, flexible hours, and permanent contract options.
- Other info: Work from home with travel in South Oxfordshire; full and part-time roles available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of carers while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in support roles and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 14.75 - 14.75 £ per hour.
As a Carer Adviser, you will work directly with unpaid adult carers to provide high quality information, advice and practical support. You will support carers to access appropriate services, engage with their communities and continue in their caring role. You will manage a caseload that may include carers with complex needs. Using a strengths based, person centred approach, you will complete statutory Carer Assessments under the Care Act 2014, develop personalised support plans, and work in partnership with health, social care and voluntary sector organisations to ensure carers receive timely and effective support. This role supports delivering our Strategy to 2030. By taking a preventative, strengths based approach, the role helps carers stay well, reduces avoidable crisis, and improves access to local support, especially for carers at risk of isolation or inequality.
Job location: South Oxfordshire, particularly in Sonning Common and Henley areas (Home based, with travel to other locations in Oxfordshire, and head office in Abingdon as required)
Pay Rate: £14.75 per hour
Applications close on: 3rd August 2026, 9.00 am
Hours: 24 – 35 hours a week. Full and part time opportunities available. Contract is: Permanent
- Work directly with adult unpaid carers, meeting them in person, by telephone and online
- Complete statutory Carer Assessments in line with the Care Act 2014
- Identify and address carers’ needs to promote and improve their mental, physical, emotional and economic wellbeing
- Adopt a preventative and flexible approach to reduce the risk of carer breakdown and respond effectively as carers’ needs
- Empower carers to identify, make and maintain positive lifestyle choices that enhance their health and wellbeing
- Provide ongoing support to help carers achieve agreed outcomes
- Offer additional targeted support to carers with significant needs, including those experiencing loneliness or social isolation
- Support carers who balance caring alongside paid employment or volunteering, providing information about community support
- Help carers sustain both their caring responsibilities and wider life commitments
- Be embedded within a defined locality, developing a strong understanding of local services, community resources and support pathways
- Maintain a visible and proactive presence within the community, ensuring full awareness of what support is available locally
- Attend carer support groups (both online and in person) to share information, answer queries and follow up on carers’ needs
- Promote awareness and understanding of unpaid caring by engaging with local groups, communities and organisations
- Contribute to service improvement and participate in initiatives, such as Carers Week
- Work collaboratively with health, social care and voluntary sector partners including GP’s, Social Prescribers and Adult Social Care to support a holistic person-centred approach that promotes carer wellbeing and independence
- Additional tasks consistent with the scope of the post and appropriate to the grade of role.
Note: For a detailed job description and to apply, please visit the website.
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