Carers into Work Advisor
CNJ 27 £23,735 per annum
37 hours per week
Based at: Carers Northumberland, 107 & 109 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RS
Carers Northumberland are seeking to appoint a Carers into Work Advisor to work with the North of Tyne Combined Authority Project Team on an exciting programme to support carers with employment, training, or education.
The postholder will provide a flexible innovative approach to engagement and case management of working age carers with returning to work by providing support, advice, and guidance to address barriers and assist transition into sustainable work, training, or education. The role will also support carers who are currently in employment and need support to either continue working or change their circumstances.
You must be able to develop effective external relationships, have a strong commitment to inclusive team-working and the ability to adopt a flexible, supportive approach to both the work and to colleagues. You must also have excellent organisational skills, good interpersonal skills and a be extremely competent in the use of IT.
The post will require travel throughout the North of Tyne area therefore it is essential that you are a car user.
The post is funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority and is fixed term until 31 March 2023.
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Tuesday 27 April 2021
Interviews will be held on Thursday 6 May 2021. Due to the current situation this is likely to be carried out remotely using one of the virtual meeting platforms.
Application packs are available to download below and completed applications should be returned to: recruitment@carersnorthumberland.org.uk
The application pack can be made available in other formats upon request. For an informal chat about the role please contact Debra Blakey, Chief Executive Officer at debrablakey@carersnorthumberland.org.uk who will arrange a call back at a convenient time.
Please note that if you have not been contacted by 2 weeks of the closing date, you have not been shortlisted for interview.
Reg. Charity no: 1122972
This post it funded by:
North of Tyne Combined Authority
Carer Information and Advice Worker
CNJ 28 £23,735 (pro-rata, actual salary £19,244.59)
30 hours per week – Monday – Friday (negotiable)
Based at: Central Office, 107 & 109 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RS
Carers Northumberland is seeking to appoint a Carer Information and Advice Worker to provide information, advice, guidance and support to unpaid carers in Northumberland, understanding their needs and supporting them to access services, activities and groups to improve their wellbeing.
You will be able to demonstrate experience of providing information and advice in a community setting and a good understanding of the health and social care sector. You must be able to develop effective external relationships, have a strong commitment to inclusive team-working and the ability to adopt a flexible, innovative approach to both the work and to colleagues. You must also have excellent organisational skills, good interpersonal skills and a be competent in the use of IT including website content and social media. The postholder will be required to travel to meetings and events throughout Northumberland and due to the nature of the county own transport is needed.
Closing date for applications: 5 pm on Tuesday 4 May 2021
Interviews will be held on Thursday 13 May 2021. Due to the current situation interviews are likely to be carried out remotely using Teams or Zoom.
Application packs are available to download below and completed applications should be returned to: recruitment@carersnorthumberland.org.uk
The application pack can be made available in other formats upon request.
Please note that if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, you have not been shortlisted for interview.
Reg. Charity no: 1122972
Supported by:
Northumberland County Council and NHS Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust
