n-compass
Carers Information & Support Officer
Job Location
Healey, United Kingdom
Job Description
Can you support unpaid Carers by assessing their needs?
n-compass are looking to recruit x2 Carers Information & Support Officers as part of the Rochdale team, who will benefit from joining a busy and dynamic team in a truly hybrid working environment. The role is to cover the Rochdale area, and proactively identify Carers, provide them with information, advice and support including supporting them to access services, peer support and short break opportunities in order to reduce the impact of their caring role.
There are two positions available; a permanent position and a Fixed term position until December 2025.
About you
We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting unpaid Carers to reduce the impacts of their caring role by providing professional and quality support. We are looking for people with; the ability to listen and communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals; experience of sensitively discussing and gathering information from people who want to access support; and the ability to provide individualised 1-1 support to adults. Most importantly, we are looking for people who are highly motivated, hardworking, flexible and who really want to make a difference.
About us
n-compass was established in 2009 and is a not-for-profit organisation determined to improve the lives of vulnerable people across the North of England, delivering a range of Advocacy, Health and Wellbeing, Carers and Counselling services. N-compass’ values are what inspire us to make a difference and enhance life opportunities for adults and young people across local communities by being, professional, responsive, innovative, dynamic and empowering. They determine what we do, how we do it and what we are trying to achieve.
Salary- £23,323 per annum
Hours- 37 hours per week - a Permanent and a Fixed Term position available
Benefits
Working for n-compass gives you access to a great range of benefits, take a look at what we offer:
* 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays with additional days for length of service.
* An extra day off for your birthday!
* Maximum 37-hour week
* 5% Employer Pension Contribution, 3% Employee Pension Contribution
* Employee Assistance Programme - around the clock access via telephone, email and online, this is a free, independent resource to help you balance your work, family and personal life
* Westfield Mosaic Health Plan, which enables you to be reimbursed for a range of treatments including dental, optical, therapy treatments, wellbeing and alternative therapy treatments
* Death in service benefit
* Bereavement Counselling
* Probate Helpline
* Family Friendly Policies
* Monthly Employee Award
* Buying and selling annual leave
* 3 hours off for Christmas shopping
* Learning and Development Opportunities
* Dynamic, innovative, fun organisation
Please find attached a link to the full Job Description, Person Specification and benefits package (found on our website).
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Basic DBS check.
n-compass is an equal opportunities employer.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (formally CRB)
Registered Charity Number: (phone number removed)
Key words; Carers; Rochdale; Greater Manchester; Oldham; Bury; Carers Support Worker; Support worker; Social Worker; Mental Health; charity; third sector
Closing date- 10-10-2024
Location: Healey, GB
Posted Date: 10/17/2024
n-compass are looking to recruit x2 Carers Information & Support Officers as part of the Rochdale team, who will benefit from joining a busy and dynamic team in a truly hybrid working environment. The role is to cover the Rochdale area, and proactively identify Carers, provide them with information, advice and support including supporting them to access services, peer support and short break opportunities in order to reduce the impact of their caring role.
There are two positions available; a permanent position and a Fixed term position until December 2025.
About you
We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting unpaid Carers to reduce the impacts of their caring role by providing professional and quality support. We are looking for people with; the ability to listen and communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals; experience of sensitively discussing and gathering information from people who want to access support; and the ability to provide individualised 1-1 support to adults. Most importantly, we are looking for people who are highly motivated, hardworking, flexible and who really want to make a difference.
About us
n-compass was established in 2009 and is a not-for-profit organisation determined to improve the lives of vulnerable people across the North of England, delivering a range of Advocacy, Health and Wellbeing, Carers and Counselling services. N-compass’ values are what inspire us to make a difference and enhance life opportunities for adults and young people across local communities by being, professional, responsive, innovative, dynamic and empowering. They determine what we do, how we do it and what we are trying to achieve.
Salary- £23,323 per annum
Hours- 37 hours per week - a Permanent and a Fixed Term position available
Benefits
Working for n-compass gives you access to a great range of benefits, take a look at what we offer:
* 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays with additional days for length of service.
* An extra day off for your birthday!
* Maximum 37-hour week
* 5% Employer Pension Contribution, 3% Employee Pension Contribution
* Employee Assistance Programme - around the clock access via telephone, email and online, this is a free, independent resource to help you balance your work, family and personal life
* Westfield Mosaic Health Plan, which enables you to be reimbursed for a range of treatments including dental, optical, therapy treatments, wellbeing and alternative therapy treatments
* Death in service benefit
* Bereavement Counselling
* Probate Helpline
* Family Friendly Policies
* Monthly Employee Award
* Buying and selling annual leave
* 3 hours off for Christmas shopping
* Learning and Development Opportunities
* Dynamic, innovative, fun organisation
Please find attached a link to the full Job Description, Person Specification and benefits package (found on our website).
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Basic DBS check.
n-compass is an equal opportunities employer.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (formally CRB)
Registered Charity Number: (phone number removed)
Key words; Carers; Rochdale; Greater Manchester; Oldham; Bury; Carers Support Worker; Support worker; Social Worker; Mental Health; charity; third sector
Closing date- 10-10-2024
Location: Healey, GB
Posted Date: 10/17/2024
Contact Information
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