Carers of East Lothian - Carer Support Worker

Information

Carer Support Worker (Welfare Rights),
Carers of East Lothian

Please Note:
This is not an East Lothian Council job, the post is advertised on behalf of Carers of East Lothian. The successful candidate will not be an employee of East Lothian Council.

You cannot apply via MyJobScotland. All enquiries should be directed to:
Carer Support Worker – Welfare Rights (21 - 28 hours per week) with Carers of East Lothian – Goodmoves

Role

Carers of East Lothian is the local organisation supporting adults who care for family and friends. We have an excellent reputation, recently gaining recognition through the Carers Trust ‘Excellence for Carers’ Award, and currently have the contract to deliver adult carer services across East Lothian until June 2025. We are a Carer Positive Exemplary employer, as well as being Disability Confident Committed and a Living Wage employer.

Job Purpose

To support unpaid carers to access person centred information, advice and support with specific focus on improving financial wellbeing. The post-holder will both directly support carers with these issues and act as a resource for the rest of the Carer Support Team and others.

How to Apply

Closing date is Friday 31st January at midday and we expect interviews to be held w/c 3rd February.

For further information please contact centre@coel.org.uk

Please Note:
This is not an East Lothian Council job, the post is advertised on behalf of Carers of East Lothian. The successful candidate will not be an employee of East Lothian Council.