North Ayrshire Carers Gateway Carer Support Officer – UNITY
Location: North Ayrshire, North Coast & Garnock Valley
Permanent: Full Time, 35 hours per week, including some occasional weekend and evening work (plenty notice is given beforehand)
Salary: £24,222 per annum + 5% employer pension contribution
21 HSC are looking to recruit a Carer Support Officer on an exclusively retained basis for Unity. Unity is a highly regarded and long-established charity in North Ayrshire, they have supported unpaid carers for more than 20 years and have been contracted by the local Health and Social Care Partnership to introduce a vastly enhanced service.
The role's purpose is to identify and assist unpaid carers in a specific North Ayrshire locality. When necessary, they refer carers to specialised assistance within the Carers Gateway service and other groups. They assist carers in identifying their requirements and putting together a package of support to accomplish personal outcomes. Carer Support Officers oversee the local caseload, uphold, and assess Gateway support plans to ensure that carers receive continuous, high-quality support that adapts to their evolving needs. Through networking, forming partnerships, and keeping a visible presence in the community, the Carer Support Officer upholds a high profile for the Gateway programme in their area.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
* Responsible for proactive identification of carers within the localit...