VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) is seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to undertake a new, fast-paced and varied role within the Communications Team, supporting VOCAL’s communications and engagement functions.

The Communications Team aims to develop and expand VOCAL’s reach to increase carer awareness and identification, promote carer engagement and VOCAL’s services, and to build cross sector partnerships and synergies. From social media and website development, to email marketing and leaflet production, the team is responsible for a wide range of outputs and platforms.

The Communications and Engagement Assistant will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with some previous experience in a communications, engagement, marketing or digital role. They will have experience of: using communications channels, including social media, email marketing; website development and design development; and knowledge of content management systems.

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.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Ruth MacLennan ruth@care4carers.org.uk

Edinburgh Carers Council is looking for two peer support workers to assist carers and adult siblings of people with an eating disorder to feel supported in their caring role and to experience improved wellbeing. You will recruit and develop volunteers with lived experience of caring for someone with an eating disorder and support these volunteers in providing both individual and group peer support. You will cover the NHS Lothian area building on established links with carer organisations and NHS Lothian staff in inpatient and community services for eating disorders.

You will have experience of working in a supportive and enabling role in the mental health field and be passionate about the rights of carers and ensuring their voice is heard. You will communicate with empathy and sensitivity and have the ability to build good working relationships. Personal or lived experience as a carer of a person with an eating disorder is desirable.

Carers of West Dunbartonshire is an innovative and value-based charity, which supports those over 18 years who look after a family member or friend due to illness, disability, frailty or addiction. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, the organisation is seeking to recruit a Project Lead for the RISE Project (Resilient, Inspired, Supported & Empowered Carers).

As the Project Lead, you will support the development and implementation of our new RISE Project within identified areas across West Dunbartonshire. This three-year project will build resilience, embrace inspiration, provide support and encourage empowerment by identifying hidden and seldom heard from carers, to ensure that they are aware of their rights and provide them with support which will build resilience and skills.

As Project Lead, you will be a highly motivated individual who, ideally has experience in Community Care and a good understanding of the issues relating to unpaid adult carers.