Carer Support Practitioner (South East Edinburgh)

Community Development & Social Enterprise

Disability

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International Development

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Local Infrastructure Organisation

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Social Care

Youth

• £18.45 per hour - 36 hours per week over 5 days (including some evening and occasional weekend work)

Role

VOCAL - Voice of Carers Across Lothian - seeks an enthusiastic and experienced Carer Support Practitioner to join its busy team to provide casework support to carers, with a specific focus on South East Edinburgh. The postholder will support unpaid carers to access person-centred support for their caring situation, health and wellbeing, and personal development.

VOCAL is a carer-led organisation and provides a wide range of services to support unpaid carers in their caring role. The postholder will be expected to work as part of a team, improve outcomes for carers, and maximise uptake of VOCAL services.

Applicants will evidence excellent people and communication skills, casework, and person-centred support work. Applicants will also demonstrate awareness of the diverse range of caring situations, the impact of caring on people's lives, and barriers carers face at different points of the caring journey. Good working knowledge of health and social care will be expected.

The postholder will be based in the South East of the City and at VOCAL Carers’ Hub, 60 Leith Walk.

Application Notes

Download the person specification/job description, also available at vocal.org.uk/about/vacancies. Complete the application form and equal opportunities form and return to jobs@vocal.org.uk. Alternatively, send by post to HR, c/o VOCAL Edinburgh, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5HB.

We welcome applications from under-represented minority groups.

Interview Date: Thursday 24th April / Friday 25th April 2025