Creative Support is a non-profit provider of care and support to people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, complex needs and autism spectrum conditions. Our supported living services in Stockport support individuals with a learning disability, complex needs, autism, and physical disabilities to maintain their tenancies, live independently and achieve their goals

We are seeking an experienced practitioner to take undertake the interesting and responsible role of Support Co-ordinator for one of our services in Stockport.  You must be confident, warm, highly motivated and committed to providing an excellent service and personal care to service users.

You will have previous relevant experience, knowledge and a good understanding of working with people with a range of support needs. You must be skilled in assessment and support planning, person-centred planning and the use of positive behaviour support strategies. You will need to demonstrate a commitment to using person- centred thinking and approaches in your work to achieve great outcomes for the people we support.

You will providing direct support and leading the service at a designated service and work as part of a team across all local services. You will manage and deploy staff effectively to meet the needs of service users, taking into account their personalised schedules and activity plans. You must be professional and able to act as a role model, leading your team by example to ‘go the extra mile’ to support service users.

You will be patient, professional and well organised with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. You will be able to liaise proactively and effectively with Care Managers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. You will build warm, trusting relationships with service users and their families.  It is essential that you have a minimum of NVQ3/H &SC Diploma Level 3 or equivalent and be willing to train to level 5.

As this is a 24 hours/7 day a week supported living service you will need to be flexible and responsive to changing needs and demonstrate willingness to work the full range of shifts. In return we will offer you on-going professional development and the support of a highly motivated team of colleagues.

Creative Support is a national not-for-profit organisation which provides care and support to people with learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions, mental health needs, and older people. We have a supported living service in Bradford which provides Supported Living for individuals who have a mental health need, including autism and learning disabilities as secondary diagnosis. Hill Top Cottages is based near Bradford Royal Infirmary.

We are looking for warm, caring individuals to provide person centred support to adults with Mental Health support needs in the Bradford area. Your role will include:

• Providing practical and emotional support to adults with Mental Health support needs

• Maximising service user outcomes by promoting independence and social inclusion

• Encouraging service users to be involved in decisions regarding their care and lives

• Collaborate with service users, their families and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service

• Develop risk management plans in line with MDT and Mental Health Services,

• Maximise and develop communication plans for services users.

The Supported Living Co-ordinator role require you to lead the team to provide individualised person centred support to people with Mental Health support needs living in their own homes to enable them to enjoy a fulfilling and valued life, to participate in the community and to develop their abilities as fully as possible.

You will have a warm, caring nature, and a commitment to making a positive difference in people’s lives. It is expected that you will work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the service.

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Team Manager, with extensive experience of working with adults with a learning disability/autism and complex needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager wanting to further utilise their skills in setting up a new service, recruiting and coaching a new and enthusiastic staff team and embedding high standards from the outset.

You will be managing a brand new supported living service located in vibrant Hackney and consisting of 5 self-contained flats designed to support the skills building needed to increase the independence of people with autism and/or learning disabilities and behaviours of concern. Responding to the Transforming Care agenda this new service is providing a real opportunity for people who may have been in previously unsuitable/unstable housing, or in hospital settings, to have their own flat with support that enables them to thrive and enjoy a good quality of life, as active and valued members of their community.

Outward’s autism and PBS specialist services have a strong reputation across North East London, where we support people to live full and active lives, with support designed around the person’s personal ambitions and choices. Supported by Outward’s Positive Behaviour Support Lead, you will create a culture scaffolded by Positive Behaviour and Active Support values and practice with physical and social environments that are personalised and supportive, teaching people new skills and ways of communicating which reduces behaviours of concern.

About the role

• You will assess new referrals and develop and manage comprehensive transition, move-in, support & risk plans.
• You will be required to build and maintain strong relationships and partnership approach with families and involved professionals and stakeholders.
• You will develop, coach and mentor a positive and resilient team of support workers and deputies to deliver high quality and personalised support and embed a culture of positive behaviour support.
• You will be responsible for ensuring support is delivered innovatively, flexibly and on a person centred basis to meet the needs and outcomes of the people supported.
• You will be responsible for delivering the service within budget and within expected performance indicators including delivering on outcomes for the people supported

• You will be responsible for ensuring the service is safe, effective, caring, well led, responsive and managed to meet CQC essential standards to a minimum of good service and with aim of achievement of outstanding.

About You

• You will have significant management experience of working in a similar setting.

Ideally you will have as a minimum:

• 3 years’ experience of delivering person centred support to people with a learning disability/autism and complex needs including behaviours of concern.
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience of managing a service for people with a learning disability/autism and complex needs including behaviours of concern
• You will hold a qualification in Positive Behaviour Support Coaching (BILD accredited), NAPPI level 2 (or equivalent) or a willingness to gain the qualifications within the first 3 months of employment. 
• You will be an excellent communicator liaising effectively with key stakeholders including the multi-disciplinary and health professionals, family carers and people we support.
• You will have experience of staff management and the ability to lead, motivate and develop a large team, ensuring staff are appropriately trained. You will be visible in the service and strive to model best practice and inspire support workers.
• You will be able to think creatively and be adaptable in approaches, with experience of implementing emergency management guidance to support staff.
• Experience of carrying out needs assessments and creating support and risk management plans for people with behaviours of concern. And be committed to include the person, and their circle of support at all times.
• The ability to deliver  a creative and flexible service that make a positive difference to people’s lives, in accordance with an individual support plans, the service specification and CQC requirements
• A commitment to providing high quality, personalised active support
• You will be organised and have an eye for detail which ensures a consistent, transparent and professional services that people we support and professionals can depend on.
• You will be able to easily interpret and apply policy into practice, including principles and practices of safeguarding adults at risk, budget management, Mental Capacity Act.
• Leading by example, you will uphold the rights of people we support to be involved at all levels of decision making.
• You will share our values and passion to engage, enable and empower people with autism or a learning disability to lead the lives they want.
• Knowledge of managing a budget is desirable

Employee Benefits

Outward has a comprehensive selection of benefits including:

• 25 days Annual Leave excluding Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)

• Computing Scheme
• Credit Union Scheme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care Vouchers
• Flu Jab Reimbursement
• Long Service Awards
• Pension Scheme
• Purchase Additional Annual Leave
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme
• Retirements
• Loans (including season tickets and parking permit loans)
• Blue Light Card

About Outward

Outward has been providing high-quality support and care services to vulnerable people for over 40 years. Set up by parents of children with a disability looking for alternatives to institutional care. Our aim is to support people to have genuine control over their lives, play an active role in the community, accept responsibilities and develop as individuals. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expect all staff to share this commitment. If the post you apply for involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services. This will be fully subsidised by Outward.

How to Apply

If you think you meet the requirements of the role then please submit an application by following the link below:

About The Role

This is an exciting new opportunity to join our support team in Cornwall as a Support Worker in our Complex Needs services based in Truro.

Based in Truro you will be working as part of a support team and lone working with people who have experienced complex and chaotic lives including homelessness, substance misuse, mental health issues, offending behaviours and other challenges.  You will provide a holistic support service assisting with budgeting, benefits, health and wellbeing, housing, maintaining tenancies, sign-posting and providing emotional support. You will need to take a creative approach to support, adapting your style of communication and support planning with each individual to draw up a person centred support plan and help customers establish and work towards their goals and aspirations.
Our complex needs services have a high tolerance model which provides opportunities for staff and customers to discuss and address difficult and challenging situations but our primary objective is focusing on the person not the problem.

You will need to be able to effectively risk assess, have a good understanding of safeguarding and be able to develop strong links with other services and providers. You will be expected to work flexibly to ensure that the needs of the clients are met and this will include late shifts each week and occasional weekend working.

This role is being offered on a full time basis, working 37 hours per week, to include weekend working.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About The Candidate

To be considered for the role of Support Worker, you will:

- Have an open, friendly personality and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations
- Have an understanding of support needs and support planning
- Have experience of risk assessing and risk management
- Be a great communicator with the ability to build a rapport
- Have accurate record keeping and computer skills
- Be confident in lone working and be a good team player
- Have a flexible approach to work
- Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Be resilient and adaptable

In return, we provide a generous entitlement to paid holiday increasing with length of service, a pension scheme, a healthcare cash back plan, and great opportunities and support to develop your career.

About The Company

At LiveWest, we believe in a home for everyone.  We own and manage over 37,000 homes across the South West, from Cornwall to Gloucestershire.
 
We take the time to listen to, understand and learn from our customers.  We focus on thriving as a business and employer, so we can deliver more homes and even better services.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. For further information about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, please visit our website.

Live – In Assistant (Residential Care Worker)

Join a values led organisation and make a real difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable in our society in the face of the global pandemic, learn transferable skills and participate in an integrated training and personal development programme.

MONTHLY ALLOWANCE WITH FULL BOARD AND LODGING

L’Arche building Communities with Adults with Learning Disabilities

London, Bognor, Brecon, Edinburgh, Highlands, Ipswich, Manchester, Kent, Liverpool and Preston.

L’Arche communities are places of welcome where everyone, people with and without disabilities alike, are transformed by the experience of community, relationship, disability and difference.

Being a Live-In Assistant in a L’Arche community is a valuable opportunity to share your life with people with and without learning disabilities. It is not a typical job, although you will gain valuable experience and qualifications in the social care sector which will facilitate your career development. 

At this challenging time, we are looking for positive, responsible people who want to work as live-in assistants to be part of a community of people that celebrate, eat, laugh, share and support each other. We need people with a genuine desire to support people with learning disabilities, and who are willing to undertake appropriate training. This role can be challenging and demanding. You will learn a lot about yourself and other people, but above all, being a Live-In Assistant is an opportunity to be part of a global movement that will positively transform you and change the way you contribute to society in the future. We prefer candidates who are willing to commit to at least a year. No experience is necessary.

Visit our website to read some stories shared by our current and past assistants.

In a world that rewards success and winning, L'Arche communities are places where people can take time to explore who they are, not just what they can do. 

'Quite simply being part of L'Arche is being loved for who you are.'

(Archana, L'Arche London Assistant)

For more than 40 years L'Arche UK has been providing high quality, person centred care, but we're far more than a service provider. L’Arche UK is part of an international federation of intentional communities where people with and without learning disabilities live together, working for a world where all belong.

In response to the unprecedented events we are currently experiencing due to the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19, at this time we will be conducting our interviews via video calls.

Langdon UK have an exciting opportunity for a Supported Living Service Manager to join their growing team in Prestwich, Manchester.

Job Title: Supported Living Service Manager

Location: Prestwich, Manchester

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum (subject to experience and capability)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Service Manager to join us to support the on-going development and management of our supported living team. The role will be based in Prestwich, serving our communities across Prestwich and Salford.

Langdon was founded 25 years ago and we now help over 100 young Jewish people with learning disabilities providing education, supported living and employment services.

Supported Living Service Manager – Key Responsibilities:

- Work alongside the Head of Supported Living, organising and writing Care Plans, and Risk Assessments. Also supporting staff to provide a first-class service to our members, following Langdon processes, policies and quality systems

- Manage all aspects of running the service including but not limited to supervision and appraisal of staff, rota planning and management, care planning, quality assurance, induction and training, budget management and payroll

- Have sound knowledge and understanding of the CQC Compliance Standards

- Deputising for the registered manager, and be the responsible manager in their absence carrying out all the duties that this position entails

Supported Living Service Manager – You:

A recognised qualification (NVQ Level 4, or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care) or equivalent is preferred for this position, however, we will consider candidates who have achieved NVQ3 and are studying towards a CQC recognised qualification. In addition, the successful candidate must be dedicated to achieving the highest quality care standards along with the promotion of client choice and independence.

This position will offer the right candidate the opportunity to deliver continued growth of a person-centred care organisation of the highest quality. The role is therefore perfect for an experienced Service Manager who is happy and able to work on their own and as part of the Management Team.

To submit your CV for this excellent Supported Living Service Manager opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

We believe everyone should be able to choose who they spend time with – and do what matters to them. We want to reduce loneliness and help make our communities more connected. We offer guidance, best practice, a community of people sharing their lives, legal advice and insurance.

This is an exciting short-term role for a period of 10 months covering maternity leave. We are looking for a Policy Officer who will keep our team and members abreast of policy issues affecting the Shared Lives and Homeshare sector across the UK, including legislation and regulation in health, social care, housing and benefits.  We need somebody who can ensure that Shared Lives Plus responds in a timely manner, provides accessible information to our members and to support the senior team and members to shape and influence national and local policy agendas.

The job has 3 principle purposes

The job has three principle purposes;

1. to keep the Shared Lives Plus team and members abreast of policy issues
2. to be the voice of Shared Lives Plus (and therefore members) in policy issues at the national level across the nations
3. to support the senior team and members to shape and influence national and local policy agendas

You will be a great communicator including having clear and concise presentation skills, as well as have the ability to work flexibly and creatively using own initiative to resolve issues. Overall an energetic and genuine friendly team member who is willing to help and support others, enjoys meeting new people and building long lasting relationships.

Closing date: 10am Monday 30th November 2020

Pre-interviews to be held via zoom TBC.       

Full Interviews to be held via zoom on 8/9 December 2020.

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our North Somerset Team on a full-time basis across our dispersed accommodation. There are 2 members of team working with 24 residents across Weston-Super-Mare. We are very proud of our services and helping residents is at the heart of everything we do.

The team works with low support needs aged 18-30 years old who are impacted or threatened by homelessness in North Somerset in our temporary accommodation for between 6-12 months.  This could include single people, pregnant ladies, or small families.

The role involves working with benefits (housing benefits, universal credits, PIP and other), bills, exploring options around education, training and employment, writing support plans and risk assessment, budgeting, engaging with other professionals, working towards move-on from temporary accommodation. 

This role is being offered on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week working on a rota basis, covering hours between 8.00am to 8.00pm. Due to the nature of this role, a full valid driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle is essential.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are looking for someone who is motivated to make a positive contribution to the lives of the people we support and a “can do” approach to their work. Are you prepared to go the extra mile to ensure a positive outcome for your residents? Experience in a similar role would be desirable, however what is most important is having a passion for helping people in the local community.

To be considered for this role:

- You will have empathy and understanding of the needs of residents who are experiencing homelessness and the barriers they face.
- Have an understanding or experience, of issues surrounding homelessness and good awareness of associated risks this may bring such as alcohol and substance misuse, mental health, self-harm, offending behaviour
- Have understanding or experience of debt management
- Network building to be able to source accommodation options and opportunities for residents. 
- Be resilient with the ability to be open and responsive to the challenging needs of residents and commissioners of the service
- Have an understanding, or experience, of lone working
- Have a knowledge and understanding of welfare and housing benefits
- Have the ability to motivate and engage residents in the  service and their pathway to independence.
- Be able to adapt your style and be able to ‘think on the spot’ when reacting to difficult situations.
- Understand the impact of trauma and can show us you have experience of or the ability to provide high-quality support whilst managing challenging situations.
- Committed to LiveWest values and bring enthusiasm and willingness within all aspects of the role and service.
- Have good IT skills, excellent interpersonal skills and understand the importance of working within equal opportunities, safeguarding and confidentiality guidelines.
- Be able to communicate on different levels both verbally and in writing.
- Take ownership and responsibility.

The most important part of this role is to have pride in your work and have a positive attitude, a proactive approach and the confidence to support a diverse range of people.  You will be able to balance your passion and commitment with good organisational skills, and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries. 
In return, we provide a generous entitlement to paid holiday increasing with length of service, a pension scheme, a healthcare cash back plan, and great opportunities and support to develop your career.

At LiveWest, we believe in a home for everyone.  We own and manage 37,000 homes across the South West, from Cornwall to Gloucestershire.
 
We take the time to listen to, understand and learn from our customers.  We focus on thriving as a business and employer, so we can deliver more homes and even better services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.

ParentChild+ Area Coordinator

25 hours per week

£30,956 per annum pro-rata (including London weighting)

Tower Hamlets

Fixed Term from Feb/March 2021 until end December 2023

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a new early years home learning programme in Tower Hamlets.

We are currently seeking a Bengali/Sylheti Speaking Area Coordinator to work with the Area Manager to set up ParentChild+ (formerly the Parent-Child Home Programme). You will manage and coordinate a team of volunteers to deliver the early years home learning programme in your area, as well as supporting a caseload of families.

ParentChild+ has been delivered in America for over 50 years, working one-to-one with families who face significant life challenges. The ParentChild+ model is based on twice-weekly home visits, for at least 46 weeks, by home visitors or volunteers.  It addresses a range of outcomes for parents whose children are at risk of starting school below the expected level, by offering free books and toys and modelling how to create a rich home learning environment.

You will work closely with the relevant local providers to recruit families; you will then oversee the implementation and delivery of the intervention to families in your area. In your area you will manage and support a team of volunteers to deliver the home learning service to vulnerable and low income families. You will hold a caseload of families.

The successful candidate must be fluent in Bengali/Sylheti language and experience of managing a project. Experience and knowledge of early years education is required as is experience of supporting families and managing staff/volunteers. You should have experience of building good relationships, have outstanding organisational skills, excellent written and verbal communication. Commitment to equality of opportunity is essential.

The successful candidate is required to have degree in Early Years Education or Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent.

The salary for 25 hours per week is £22,111 per annum (including London weighting).

As we are working with vulnerable families we can work face to face and at centres whilst being covid safe please note that due to Covid-19 some of the tasks on this role may be carried out remotely from the employee's home via MS Teams and in line with government guidance. 

Please ensure you address every criteria on the person specification on your supporting statement, preferably in order.

Please visit our website to obtain the job description, full person specification, application form and guidance. Please note that we only accept application forms. CVs will not be accepted

Closing Date: Monday, 14th December 2020

Interview Date: Wednesday, 6th January 2021 (via MS team)

Westbank is a registered charity established in 1986 and became company limited by guarantee in 2007.  The organisation was originally set up to provide practical and emotional support to people in the villages along the west bank of the River Exe. The organisation now works with communities and individuals across Devon, and Devon Carers is one of the largest and most successful carer’s services in the UK, providing information and support to 20,000 carers of all ages, and is the focus for the delivery of a number of services for carers of all ages across Devon. These include:

• Awareness-raising and identification of carers of all ages;
• A countywide helpline, providing easy access to information and support;
• A team of support staff providing Young Carers Needs Led Assessments, Transition Assessments, trips/activities and time-limited one-to-one support.

Overall Job Purpose:

• To undertake assessments of young carers in order to identify their needs;
• To support the provision of practical and emotional support for young carers by planning, organising, delivering, monitoring and evaluating respite breaks/trips and activities, including residentials;
• Where relevant, support local communities (child-friendly places) e.g. schools, youth clubs to provide regular drop-ins/ clubs for young carers and attend where appropriate to do so;
• Undertake particular areas of specialisms linked to young carers issues and share knowledge with colleagues; e.g. bullying, mental ill health, digital wellbeing, neglect, cse, radicalisation.

To apply

Please download an application form from the Westbank Community Health and Care website

We will be shortlisting on the following criteria so please use the supporting statement to evidence how you meet these.

Shortlisting Criteria:

• Experience of working with children/young people;
• Understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of young carers and their families;
• Experience of carrying out assessments and identifying support needs;
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines with good attention to detail;
• Examples of using own initiatives to resolve issues;
• Shows a good understanding of the principles of confidentiality and equal opportunities;
• Ability to work flexibly (incl. occasional evenings/weekends);
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.

Closing date for applications: 09:00 Friday 18th December 2020

Virtual Interviews will be held: Wednesday 23rd December 2020

An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role

Digital Content Creators

Zero hours per week, £13.49 per hour

Home-based

Fixed term to end March 2021

At Family Lives, we are on a journey to make a greater positive impact on the lives of families who access our services through digital innovation.  This is an exciting opportunity for sessional Digital Content Creators to help us grow and improve our digital content for parents and families.

You will be creating cross-platform content, and your projects will be varied, from social content, animations, presentations and digital campaigns and website concepts, to online parenting workshops.

You will have excellent knowledge of the latest digital design developments and trends, you will add value at every stage of the design process, with beautiful digital content that brings our essential advice for families to life and enhances our digital offer. 

You may occasionally be required to work evening and during the weekend.

There is no better time to join us as we are a leading family support charity. We are a creative and visionary organisation, willing to test new ideas and always looking for new ways to deliver our services. All our staff are motivated and inspired by our cause and our achievements to date, making Family Lives a unique place to work.

To Apply: Please visit our website to obtain the job description, full person specification, application form and guidance. Please note that we only accept application forms. CVs will not be accepted.

Please ensure you address every criteria on the person specification on your supporting statement, preferably in order.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 9th December 2020

Interview Date: Thursday, 17th December 2020 (via Microsoft Teams)

Manchester Young Lives are looking to appoint a Detached Youth Engagement worker to work as part of a mobile team, based in North Manchester, working evenings and occasional weekends using a community-based approach and working collaboratively with local agencies in designated areas

Using a team based approach to engage with young people aged 11 -19 within the community, promoting appropriate behaviour, encourage positive activities accessible for the age range including promotion of social action projects.  A particular aim will be to reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) through educating and engaging with young people. You will be responsible for building a rapport with young people who are/at risk of being vulnerable, promoting and signposting to accessible local services/organisations/charities

Successful candidates will have enthusiasm and passion for working with young people, commitment to making a difference to local communities is key to the success of this post. Hours of work include after school and evenings Monday to Friday. There is also a requirement for staff teams to work across a number of locations and at street based level.

Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

ParentChild+ Assistant Coordinator

35 hours per week

£29,117 per annum (including London Weighting)

Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea

Fixed Term until end May 2023

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in an early years home learning programme operating in Central London.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Coordinator to work with the ParentChild+ Area Coordinator to deliver ParentChild+ (formerly the Parent-Child Home Programme). You will manage and coordinate a team of Home Visitors and volunteers to deliver the early years home learning programme.

ParentChild+ has been delivered in America for over 50 years, working one-to-one with families who face significant life challenges. The ParentChild+ model is based on twice-weekly home visits, for at least 46 weeks, by home visitors.  It addresses a range of outcomes for parents whose children are at risk of starting school below the expected level, by offering free books and toys and modelling how to create a rich home learning environment.

You will work closely with the relevant local providers to recruit families; you will then oversee the implementation and delivery of the intervention to families. You will manage and support a team of Home Visitors/volunteers to deliver the home learning service to vulnerable and low income families.

The successful candidate will have experience of managing a project. Experience and knowledge of early years education is required as is experience of supporting families and managing staff. You should have experience of building good relationships, have outstanding organisational skills, excellent written and verbal communication. Commitment to equality of opportunity is essential.

The successful candidate is required to have degree in Early Years Education or Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent.

As we are working with vulnerable families we can work face to face and at centres whilst being covid safe please note that due to Covid-19 some of the tasks on this role may be carried out remotely from the employee's home via MS Teams and in line with government guidance. 

Please ensure you address every criteria on the person specification on your supporting statement, preferably in order.

Please visit our website at to obtain the job description, full person specification, application form and guidance. Please note that we only accept application forms. CVs will not be accepted

Closing Date: Monday, 7th December 2020 (by 12 midday)

Interview Date:  Wednesday, 16th December 2020 (via MS team)

1 in 7 of the UK’s workforce are unpaid carers, with 600 employed people giving up work every day to care for a family member, friend or neighbour. Devon Carers is one of the largest and most successful carers services in the UK, providing information and support to over 20,000 unpaid carers across the county. We are looking for an engaging, passionate and creative thinker to join our team to lead on our Carer Friendly Employer scheme; encouraging employers to support unpaid carers in their workforce with support from Devon Carers. You will need to have excellent inter-personal and communication skills with a knack of building stakeholder relationships.

Westbank is a registered charity established in 1986 and became company limited by guarantee in 2007. The organisation was originally set up to provide practical and emotional support to people in the villages along the west bank of the River Exe. The organisation now works with communities and individuals across Devon.

Overall Job Purpose:

• Contribute to the ongoing development and roll-out of our Carer Friendly Employer scheme;
• Identify and build effective working relationships with employers across the county, encouraging participation in the scheme as well as ongoing contact;
• Work with the Community Engagement Team to assist with awareness raising activities, including distribution of publicity, attending awareness stands and events (including Carers Week and Carers Rights Day);
• Delivery of awareness training programmes for employers;
• Identify and build effective working relationships internally and externally.

To apply

Please download an application form from the Westbank Community Health and Care website, and return to the Vacancies email address.

We will be shortlisting on the following criteria so please use the supporting statement to evidence how you meet these.

Shortlisting Criteria:

• Experience of building effective working relationships internally and externally;
• Experienced in public speaking, with excellent presentation skills;
• Good IT skills and a clear understanding of MS Office packages;
• Ability to plan, prioritise and use own initiative with excellent attention to detail;
• Relevant experience of working in a role involving effective liaison with other agencies;
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to develop learning and development materials;
• High level of inter-personal skills, with the ability to develop solutions;
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team.

Location: Exminster

Closing date for applications: 09:00 Monday 14th December 2020

Interviews will be held: Thursday 17th December 2020

An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role.