Carers Community Support Worker

Job Description

Job title: Carers Community Support Worker

Company: Sheffield Mencap and Gateway

Job description: Job Role: Carers Community Support Worker, temporary until 30/06/2026

Hours of work: 35 hours per week – usually Mon – Fri but flexibility required to work on weekends and evenings to meet the needs of the project.

Pay:

Job Location: Office and community based – Norfolk Lodge, Park Grange Road Sheffield S2 3QF, frequent travel will be required within Sheffield communities.

• To plan, manage and develop carer groups and support in the community and within the Sheffield Mencap and Gateway centre.
• To produce and deliver a plan of group activities, workshops, information sessions, drop-in sessions, family events in the community.
• To promote the Carers groups and support to a wider audience, including BAME and hard-to-reach communities.
• To identify and recruit Carers to our service, including younger carers who do not receive any support currently.
• To network and develop relationships with existing community and support groups.
• To provide appropriatesupport, advice and signposting to carers as needed
• To undertake appropriate risk assessments to ensure safe management of Carer groups.
• Record individual and group outcomes as required.
• To evaluate sessions and use data to improve and develop the delivery of groups, workshops, information sessions and drop ins.
• To work with the Volunteering Manager to induct and train carer volunteers.
• Attend internal and external meetings as required.
• To contribute to promotional materials
• To take on additional duties as directed by the Service Manager responsible for the project.

General:

All Sheffield Mencap and Gateway employees are required to:

• Comply with all organisational policies and procedures including those related to Safeguarding and Health and Safety
• Participate in and contribute to supervision / appraisal process, team meetings, all relevant training and staff away-days.
• Co-operate and liaise with colleagues internally and externally.
• Behave in a professional manner at all times.

Location

Sheffield

Salary

£25,334

Type of Contract

Short Term

Hours

35

Benefits

5% pension and 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and health scheme after qualifying period.

Closing Date

11-02-2024

How to Apply

To apply please go to our website, listed below or call our reception on 0114 276 7757 Closing date 19th February 12pm Interviews on Wednesday 21st February

Web Link

Expected salary: £25334 per year

Location: Sheffield

Job date: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:10:08 GMT

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