The Young Carers Project aims to provide information, advice and support to young people 7 – 18 years who have caring responsibilities within their family, due to illness, disability or substance misuse.

This new post will have a focus on supporting Young Carers within educational settings across the region.

A knowledge or background of educational services, and the ability to deliver training/presentations would be an advantage along with a background of working with children and young people

This post will be subject to PVG checks

The Young Carers Project aims to provide information, advice and support to young people 7 – 18 years who have caring responsibilities within their family, due to illness, disability or substance misuse.

A sound knowledge of working with children and young people is essential as is access to own car.

This post will be subject to PVG checks

The Carers Centres Project for Dumfries & Galloway Ltd provides information, advice and support to anyone who provides care for a family member or friend who is affected by long term illness, disability, age or addiction.

Could you join our team and make a real difference to the increasing number of unpaid Carers in Dumfries and Galloway

Due to a recent change in circumstance and increasing demand on our service, we are seeking an Adult Carers Support Worker.

The postholder will provide support to adult Carers primarily in Annandale & Eskdale as well as other areas of the region.

The post will involve delivering one to one and group support as well as other health and wellbeing support to Carers.

• A knowledge of issues affecting Carers is essential, as is access to own car.
• An awareness of the workings of the third sector, health and social care services would be an advantage.
• A knowledge of digital applications is essential and experience of using virtual platforms would be an advantage.

The post will include a blended approach of home and office working