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Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.
We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.
About this role
As a Carer Support Adviser, you’ll play a vital role in empowering carers to live fulfilled lives by providing compassionate support and practical guidance.
· Supporting carers through collaborative working, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.
· Identifying opportunities for service improvement and driving new initiatives that respond directly to carers’ experiences
· Building relationships with local community organisations to develop strong partnerships and enhance support networks
About you
To be successful in this role you will need
· Experience in the health and social care sector (desirable but not essential)
· Proven ability to assess and support individuals’ needs effectively
· Strong written and verbal communication skills to create carer assessments, support plans and maintain accurate care records
· Confidence in using databases and digital systems for timely record-keeping
· A sensitive and respectful approach to building positive relationships with those you support
· Working knowledge and practical experience in safeguarding
· Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across all services
We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Carers First Can Offer You
In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package. Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.
How to apply
To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, visit the Carers First website and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.
· All successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview via Microsoft teams
· Closing date: to be confirmed – we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role
· Interview date: to be confirmed
Carers First is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Positive Collaborative Ambitious
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our new three-year strategy will enable us to grow our work to reach and support significantly more carers delivering innovative programmes of support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK.
Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathway—from post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life care—for people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life.
Job Title: Fire Risk Management Advisor
Responsible to: Head of Estates/Fire Safety Manager
Hours: Full Time (36 hours per week)
Salary: £50,000-£58,000 depending on experience
Location: Putney, London (some hybrid working flexibility)
Contract type: Permanent
Join the Estates team at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability and play a key role in protecting patients, staff, visitors and infrastructure through expert fire risk management and fire safety training.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fire safety professional to act as RHN’s competent person for fire risk management, leading on compliance, training, risk assessment and continuous improvement across a complex healthcare environment.
Key responsibilities
- Lead on fire risk management and support statutory compliance across the RHN estate
- Oversee fire risk assessments, audits and remedial action plans
- Provide specialist technical advice on fire safety, capital projects and building compliance
- Develop and deliver role-specific fire safety training programmes
- Support emergency preparedness, evacuation planning and incident response
- Work closely with clinical teams, estates, contractors and external regulators including the Fire & Rescue Service
- Monitor fire safety performance, analyse trends and contribute to governance reporting.
Essential criteria:
- Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or working towards)
- Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment (or equivalent)
- At least 12 months’ experience in a fire safety or fire risk management role
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Building Regulations 2010
- Fire risk assessment principles and fire safety legislation
- Experience identifying and managing complex fire risks
- Experience developing or delivering fire safety training programmes
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365
This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within a specialist healthcare organisation while working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work:
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Generous Annual Leave entitlement
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Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
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Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln)!
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Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.
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Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union.
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Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women’s network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce – most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
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Free on-site parking (rare in London!)
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More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.
RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.
RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team
The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.
We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient response is received.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
The RHN is a charity, independent from the NHS but working closely with it, to provide the best possible care for people living with neuro-disability.
