Care for Carers is a charity which provides a range of support, information, advice and breaks from caring to unpaid carers in Edinburgh. We are a small but passionate team and our Carer Support team are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated post-holder who will;

• Provide one to one and group support to unpaid carers

• Demonstrate an understanding and be responsive to the needs of carers

• Provide emotional and practical support to carers

• Promote and support Care for Carers services as well as supporting planning and reporting processes.

VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Employer Support Officer to work directly with VOCAL’s employer partners and their carer networks, to: provide information and advice; develop policy and practice; support carer-related workplace initiatives; and provide support in the delivery of training.

The successful candidate will have: a good understanding of issues affecting carers, particularly for carers balancing employment with caring responsibilities; a general understanding of employment policy and practice, or willingness to learn; and an understanding of the private, public and third sector employer landscape in Scotland. They will have excellent interpersonal skills, able to network and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, combined with strong IT and organisational skills.

VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) is seeking a skilled and knowledgeable individual to undertake the new role of Information Officer. The postholder will be responsible for providing expert advice and support to maintain data protection, compliance, and governance within VOCAL and support the creation of reports for contract compliance.

The successful candidate will have excellent IT, analytical and problem-solving skills combined with relevant qualifications and experience in: interpreting, analysing and presenting data; working with and advising internal stakeholders on data protection and GDPR compliance; reviewing guidelines and changes in legislation; and using data visualisation software, such as Power BI.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a ground-breaking approach to mental health services. Thrive Edinburgh brings together a collaboration of partner organisations to work together to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the people of the city. The aims of Thrive Edinburgh centre around enabling people to live well and fulfil their potential. The Peer Community represents a unique collaboration between Health in Mind and CAPS Independent advocacy. Our organisations share a commitment to the Thrive vision and values of trust; respect; collaboration; person-centeredness; innovation; and compassion.

The Peer Community Development worker will ensure peer support becomes an integral feature of health and social care support and services in Edinburgh.

They will do this by continuing the development and delivery of the thriving Peer work community. Where those who have a passion for peer work can come together in a safe space to learn and develop their practice, innovate new ways of working, build social capital and a shared identity. We are looking for someone with lived experience of mental health difficulties and an understanding of peer work, to share learning from their own experience to develop people’s understanding, inspire hope and strengthen and develop Peer Work in Edinburgh.