Stirling Carers Centre (SCC) is a well-regarded and successful charitable organisation providing tailored information, advice, and emotional and practical support to young people and adults who look after a relative or friend who, due to illness, disability, mental health conditions or addiction, could not manage without their help.

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic person to join our Adult Carers Support Service. The role will involve supporting Adult Carers by providing one to one support, undertaking assessments for Adult Carer Support Plans, benefits checks, form filling and supporting the facilitation of and attending events for Adult Carers. The role will include partnership working with a diverse range of agencies, including health and social care services.

The Adult Carers Support Service works closely with our triage service providing information on services to unpaid Adult Carers. We are a strong, dynamic team looking for someone who can demonstrate both a commitment to team working and also an ability to work independently using their own initiative.

Experience of using a case management database is desirable for this position, however attention to detail and ability to learn quickly and work accurately to deadlines are essential. The role involves regular contact with Carers who may be in difficult or crisis situations, and so an empathetic nature and the ability to listen are key to this role.

Stirling Carers Centre is the only charity dedicated to supporting unpaid Carers in the Stirling Council area. The Centre has been operating for nearly 30 years, and has grown and developed to a team of 18 staff.

Board members work alongside our Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer to oversee and support our CEO, to deliver on our Business Plan 2020-25 and provide strategic direction to the organisation.

Our Board currently comprises eight Directors with a wide range of diverse knowledge and experience. We are looking to expand this knowledge base to include Directors with experience in HR and Communications in particular, however we welcome applications from anyone who feels they can bring relevant skills to the Board and take Stirling Carers Centre to the next stage in its development.

Further information about Stirling Carers Centre can be found on our website: stirlingcarers.co.uk

Stirling Carers Centre (SCC) is a well-regarded and successful charity/organisation providing tailored information, advice, emotional and practical support to young people and adults who look after a relative or friend who, due to illness, disability, mental health conditions or addiction, could not manage without their help.

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic person who believes in the potential of young people to join our Young Carers Support Service. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated applicants with excellent communication skills, who can demonstrate a commitment to partnership working and an understanding of Young Carers.

The role will involve supporting the Young Carers Officers in the preparation and delivery of the Young Carers Groups, which take place in the urban and rural area, both during the school day and in the evenings; and in the delivery of school holiday respite through short break day trip and residential opportunities. The role will also involve undertaking regular reviews with the Young Carers the Service support, to get a true reflection of their caring roles.

The role involves some administration tasks, therefore basic computer skills are required. Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to learn quickly and work accurately to deadlines are also essential. The role involves regular contact with Carers who may be in difficult or crisis situations, and so an empathetic nature and the ability to listen are key to this role.

Stirling Carers Centre (SCC) is a well-regarded and successful charity/organisation providing tailored information, advice, emotional and practical support to young people and adults who look after a relative or friend who, due to illness, disability, mental health conditions or addiction, could not manage without their help.

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic person to join our Adult Carers Support Service. The role will involve the further development of existing adult Carer groups, development of new groups and will plan, organise and facilitate these groups moving forward. The purpose of these Carer groups is to reduce Carer stress, allow Carers a life outside of caring and provide welcome Carer respite.

Regular evaluations of groups and obtaining Carer feedback will be key to the development and improvement of these groups to ensure that Carers needs are being met. The post holder should always be looking for gaps in services that could support adult Carers, and will be proactive in finding ways to fill these gaps.

The nature of this role will involve supporting Adult Carers by occasionally providing one to one support, as discussions around caring roles can occur in group situations. The role will involve some partnership and community working with a diverse range of agencies, including health and social care services.

Experience of working with and being able to engage directly with Carers and those they care for is an essential element of this role. The post holder will be expected to work closely with the Adult Carer Support Officers, and be able to provide annual leave cover as and when required.

Stirling Carers Centre (SCC) is a well-regarded and successful charity/organisation providing tailored information, advice, emotional and practical support to young people and adults who look after a relative or friend who, due to illness, disability, mental health conditions or addiction, could not manage without their help.

The Funding Development Officer works as part of our Corporate Support Team. The key function of the role is, to achieve the income targets for trusts and foundations set by the management and Board of SCC; and in doing so, manage funding application and subsequent reporting processes.

We are a strong, dynamic team looking for someone who can demonstrate both a commitment to team working and an ability to work independently using their own initiative.

Experience of working in a similar role is essential for this position. The role involves regular contact with funders and therefore excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels is an essential requirement.

Stirling Carers Centre (SCC) is a well-regarded and successful charity/organisation providing tailored information, advice, emotional and practical support to young people and adults who look after a relative or friend who, due to illness, disability, mental health conditions or addiction, could not manage without their help.

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic person to join our Adult Carers Support Service. The role will involve supporting Adult Carers through providing one to one support to undertake assessments for Adult Carer Support Plans, benefits checks, form filling and supporting the facilitation of and attend events for Adult Carers. The role will include partnership working with a diverse range of agencies, including health and social care.

The Adult Carers Support Service works closely with our triage service providing information on services to unpaid adult carers. We are a strong, dynamic team looking for someone who can demonstrate both a commitment to team working and also an ability to work independently using their own initiative.

Database management is desirable for this position, however attention to detail and ability to learn quickly and work accurately to deadlines are essential. The role involves regular contact with Carers who may be in difficult or crisis situations, and so an empathetic nature and the ability to listen are key to this role.