Job summary
This is a great opportunity to build your skills in social care while supporting unpaid carers to access the help they need. You'll join the Carers Information & Support Service, a friendly and committed team that works closely with carers, families and partner organisations. Your work will help carers feel heard, supported and able to manage their caring role with confidence.
Main duties of the job
Working with the Carers Information and Support Service, you'll support unpaid carers by completing assessments and planning the help they need to stay well. You'll work closely with colleagues and partners to make sure carers receive timely, coordinated support that reflects their goals and day-to-day needs. You'll join a supportive team who value kindness, respect and collaboration. Together, you'll help carers feel listened to and in control of their caring role. What you'll do:
- Carry out high-quality assessments with unpaid carers to understand their needs
- Provide advice, guidance and emotional support to carers and their families
- Manage a varied caseload and plan support that meets individual needs
- Work closely with other professionals and agencies to ensure carers receive joined-up care
- Keep clear, accurate records and contribute to safe, effective service delivery
What we're looking for: - A qualified social worker registered with the relevant professional body
- Experience supporting people through assessment, planning or case management
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build respectful, trusting relationships
- Confidence working with partners across health, social care or community settings
- A compassionate approach and willingness to learn; we welcome a range of backgrounds
For an informal chat about the role, please contact
Julie Bahn, Service Manager, on 07798 570546 or julie.bahn@nhs.net.
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CWQSW/DipSW/CSS or equivalent and registration with the HCPC
- HCPC Registration Post Qualifying Award in Social Work
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, the Code of Practice 1999, NHS and Community Care Act 1989
- The Unpaid Caring Role, approaches to supporting unpaid carers through social care support.
- Able to demonstrate a full understanding and knowledge of carer issues, including demonstrable experience of carrying out carer assessments
Desirable
- Knowledge of DDA, Benefits and Carers Rights
- Knowledge of local and national networks which impact upon Carers
- Awareness of National and Regional developments for carers
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of working with carers
- In depth social work knowledge of interventions with carers
Desirable
- Joint working with professionals to support a successful outcome for service users.
- Practical experience of researching information
- Experience of working within the community setting
- Experience of having worked with people with challenging and chaotic lifestyles
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CWQSW/DipSW/CSS or equivalent and registration with the HCPC
- HCPC Registration Post Qualifying Award in Social Work
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, the Code of Practice 1999, NHS and Community Care Act 1989
- The Unpaid Caring Role, approaches to supporting unpaid carers through social care support.
- Able to demonstrate a full understanding and knowledge of carer issues, including demonstrable experience of carrying out carer assessments
Desirable
- Knowledge of DDA, Benefits and Carers Rights
- Knowledge of local and national networks which impact upon Carers
- Awareness of National and Regional developments for carers
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience of working with carers
- In depth social work knowledge of interventions with carers
Desirable
- Joint working with professionals to support a successful outcome for service users.
- Practical experience of researching information
- Experience of working within the community setting
- Experience of having worked with people with challenging and chaotic lifestyles
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).