Carer Support Practitioner (Parent Carers)
- Full time
- £33,399
- On site: The postholder will based at VOCAL Carers’ Hub, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh
- Closing 6th June 2024
- Advertised from 22nd May 2024
- £17.78 per hour. 36 hours per week over 5 days (including some evening and occasional weekend work). Permanent.
- 33 days paid leave plus 6 public holidays (pro rata).
Role
VOCAL - Voice of Carers Across Lothian - is a carer-led organisation and provides a wide range of services to support unpaid carers in their caring role. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Carer Support Practitioner to join our busy team to provide casework support to carers, with a specific focus on parent carers. The post holder will support unpaid carers to access person-centred support for their caring situation, health and wellbeing and personal development.
The post-holder will be expected to work as part of a team, improve outcomes for carers and maximise uptake of VOCAL services.
Applicants will evidence an excellent understanding of the diverse range of caring situations, the impact of caring on peoples’ lives and barriers carers face at different points of the caring journey, specifically those faced by parent carers.
Applicants will also evidence: experience of delivering person-centred information, advice and support, with particular expertise in supporting parents caring for a child with a disability and/or additional support need; excellent knowledge of health and social care, including key legislation and policy affecting carers; digital competence; and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals, carer groups and partner agencies.
Application notes
Download the person specification / job description. Complete the application form and equal opportunities form and return to jobs@vocal.org.uk or by post to HR, VOCAL, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5HB
We welcome applications from under-represented minority groups.
Closing date: Thursday 6 June 2024, by 12 noon
Interviews: Wednesday 19 June 2024
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Lead Parent/Carer & Autism Family Support Worker
- Full time
- £30,000
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 23rd December 2025
Glasgow East End Community Carers are looking for an experienced person to lead on our work with parent/carers and our Autism Family Support programme.
We have a large group of parent/carers who have children with autism, and they come looking for advice, information and support as they deal with the challenges of supporting their child/ren with autism.
We provide a programme of supports which include:
Play Sense – a weekly pre-school age play group
Family Activity Programme – a range of events, outings, day-trips, sports etc for children with autism and their parents.
Autism Training – a programme of training sessions which covers a wide range of topics relating to autism, ADHD etc.
Autism Helpline – a schedule of 30 min conversations with an Autism specialist for personalised advice and support.
Autism Peer Support group – a monthly group to allow parent/carers to meet and chat and support each other.
Autism Family WhatsApp group/PlaySense WhatsApp group – where parent/carers can encourage and support each other and keep in touch with the centre.
This role would be to lead on the delivery of this programme with the support of two support workers and our child-care workers.
The Lead role is responsible to the Carers Hub Manager, and the role is based at our Carers Hub at 26 Penston Road, Glasgow G33 4AG.
If you are passionate about helping families with autistic children so they can all flourish we would like to hear from you.
Senior Support Worker
- Part time
- £23,639 – £25,937 pro-rata
- On site: Paisley
- Closing 30th December 2025
JOB PURPOSE
Lead and develop a team of Support Workers to provide personalised, responsive, and high-quality care
Maintain an active practice by continuing to provide personal care and domiciliary tasks that respond to the needs of the carer and the service user that includes all age ranges, conditions, disabilities or illness.
Enable carers to get a break from their caring responsibilities.
Meet personal, social, recreational and emotional needs of service user. Supporting them to meet their individual goals
Continually evaluate standards within the service, working towards meeting organisational outcomes
Full details available in the job description below.
Young Carers Development Worker (Substance Use Team)
- Part time
- £29,756 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 14th January 2026
Edinburgh Young Carers is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified applicant to join the service in developing and providing high quality support to young carers in Edinburgh between the ages of 5 and 25 years, who care for someone with problematic substance use at home.
The postholder will work alongside colleagues to raise awareness of young carers and their support needs, identify hidden young carers, carry out Young Carers Statements/Adult Carer Support Plans and provide support to ensure that young carers’ identified personal outcomes are being met, in accordance with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
The candidate will need to be suitably qualified and have proven experience of working with children and young people affected by parental substance use difficulties, with at least three years proven experience in a role including individual and group work. The candidate will also have a sound understanding of Child Protection issues and relevant legislation.
Organisation Profile
EYC is a voluntary organisation working with and on behalf of young carers throughout Edinburgh. We are one of the largest and most well established independent young carers organisations in Scotland. We have a strong commitment to the rights of children and young people.
Benefits
We take good care of our staff and offer a benefits package including: 27 days’ annual leave plus all public holidays (pro-rata for PT staff), 6% matched pension, free healthcare through Benenden Health after 6 months, hybrid working, flexible hours, Cycle to Work scheme and extensive training opportunities. We are also a recognised Carer Positive employer.
Support Worker (Financial Inclusion)
- Full time
- £29,581
- Hybrid: Livingston, home and other locations in West Lothian.
- Closing 9th January 2026
CoWL are seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team, with a particular focus on financial inclusion. Funded by The Robertson Trust, this role aims to reduce financial inequalities experienced by unpaid carers and disabled people in West Lothian.
The successful candidate will:
- Help individuals access appropriate financial advice and support
- Promote financial wellbeing and resilience
- Provide general information, advice and guidance
- Support people to connect with the broader range of services offered by CoWL
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives by supporting financial empowerment and inclusion.
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