Description

Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.

The starting salary for this role is £29,662 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. This is a 6 month fixed term position.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer our staff a friendly, supportive, flexible workplace and are committed to welcoming applicants from a wide range of backgrounds as well as supporting staff who have their own caring responsibilities. To this end, we offer staff:

• A weeks paid carers leave
• A generous holiday entitlement, starting at 28 days plus bank holidays
• An employee assistance programme
• Pension 
• Opportunities for development and training

About the Organisation

Action for Carers Surrey has a vision 'that every unpaid carer in Surrey is heard, valued and supported.' We are a committed, local charity determined to make a difference to young and adult carers across Surrey.

Our values are Focus, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence. By keeping to our values, we are able to provide an innovative, high quality and compassionate service to carers in every community in Surrey, making a real difference to their wellbeing.

About the Role

This is your opportunity to make a difference by supporting, advising and advocating for adult Carers in South West and East Surrey. Your base will be your home and you will work within the community as well as spending at least one day per week in a carers hub setting.

Much of the role will take place during normal office hours, however you will need to be available for planned evening and weekend work to support carers at a time that works for them.

One of the key responsibilities of this role is managing a caseload of carers, you will encourage carers to identify their own needs and facilitate initiatives for carers including running carers networks and support groups. This role involves visiting carers in their own home and seeing carers in community buildings. You will work across South West Surrey and may be asked to provide cover in the East Surrey area.

About You

You must have had experience of working with and advocating for adults and families and have an understanding of carers rights. You will have knowledge of legislation relevant to carers and disabled people. Finally, you will be a confident communicator and be able to facilitate training and information sessions to groups. You will have a flexible approach to your work and be confident travelling to and working in a variety of settings.

You must have a current driving licence and use of a road worthy vehicle (milage is paid at 45p per mile).

Additional information

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people and vulnerable adults. As part of this commitment we implement robust recruitment practices, including reference and enhanced DBS checks.

The close date of this advert is 07.04.2025 with interviews to follow.

Want to know more? Feel free to email recruit@actionforcarers.org.uk and we can arrange an informal chat about the role.

To apply for this role, please click HERE.