Jobs in Oban South and the Isles, Argyll and Bute

North Argyll Carers Centre seeks to recruit an Adult Carer Support Worker.

North Argyll Carers Centre is a value-based charity, which supports those who look after a family member or friend due to illness, disability, frailty or addiction on an unpaid basis. We are affiliated to Carers Trust.

We are seeking to recruit an Adult Carer Support Worker. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and make a real difference to the lives of unpaid carers across the Oban Lorn and Isles area. Based at our centre in Oban, you will work within the Adult Carer Support Team, providing emotional and practical support to unpaid carers across the Oban and Lorn area.

The post requires:

• Excellent interpersonal skills including active listening and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• The ability to prepare reports and maintain appropriate records
• Computer skills including the use of email, internet and Microsoft Office programmes
• An understanding of the issues affecting unpaid carers.
• Willingness to travel independently throughout the Oban and Lorn area and wider afield if necessary.

Use of car and a current driving licence essential.