Peer Worker – Eating Disorders
- Full time
- £22,335
- Great Michael House, 14 Links Place, Edinburgh EH6 7EZ. Currently working in a blended way between the office at Links Place and homeworking.
- Closing 1st June 2022
- Advertised from 18th May 2022
- Working Hours: 36.25 per week
Role
To assist carers of people with an eating disorder to feel supported in their caring role and to experience improved wellbeing.
This post is part of a new initiative, and the focus of the work is peer support for unpaid carers of people with an eating disorder. The peer worker will cover Lothian and will build on established links with carer organisations across Lothian as well as working closely with the Edinburgh Peer Network. The post will also offer specific supports to carers of those being treated at the Eating Disorders Unit at St John’s Hospital, West Lothian.
The peer worker will have responsibility for recruiting and supporting a small number of volunteers who have their own experience as carers.
The post will be subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Adults Groups (PVG) scheme and appropriate checks.
There will be a six-month probationary period. The post is initially fixed term until 31st March 2024.
Application notes
An application pack is available for download below,
Please submit your application by 1st June at 5pm.
Interview date TBD.
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Young Carers Development Worker (Maternity Cover)
- Full time
- £26,797
- Edinburgh
- Closing 13th June 2022
Edinburgh Young Carers is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified applicant to join the service in developing and providing high quality support to young and young adult carers in Edinburgh between the ages of 16 and 25 years
The post-holder will work alongside colleagues to raise awareness of young adult carers and their support needs, identify hidden young adult carers, and develop and provide support plans to ensure that their identified personal outcomes are being met, in accordance with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
The candidate will need to be suitably qualified and experienced in working with children and young people, with at least three years proven experience in a role including individual and group work.
Organisation Profile:
Edinburgh Young Carers Service is a voluntary organisation working with and on behalf of young carers throughout Edinburgh. We are one of the largest and most well established independent young carers organisations in Scotland. We have a strong commitment to the rights of children and young people.
Edinburgh Young Carers is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified applicant to join the service in developing and providing high quality support to young carers in Edinburgh between the ages of 5 and 25 years, who care for someone with problematic drug and/or alcohol use.
The postholder will work alongside colleagues to raise awareness of young carers and their support needs, identify hidden young carers, carry out Young Carers Statements and develop and provide support plans to ensure that young carers’ identified personal outcomes are being met, in accordance with the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016.
The candidate will need to be suitably qualified and have proven experience of working with children and young people affected by drug and alcohol difficulties, with at least three years proven experience in a role including individual and group work. The candidate will also have a sound understanding of Child Protection issues and relevant legislation.
Organisation Profile:
Edinburgh Young Carers is a voluntary organisation working with and on behalf of young carers throughout Edinburgh. We are one of the largest and most well established independent young carers organisations in Scotland. We have a strong commitment to the rights of children and young people.
Care for Carers is a voluntary organisation which provides a range of support, information, advice, breaks from caring and residential short break services to unpaid carers in Edinburgh. We are seeking 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
- Promote and support Care for Carers services as well as supporting planning and reporting processes.
More information is available about Care for Carers via our website care4carers.org.uk
South Asian Carers Engagement Worker
- Part time
- £32,606 pro-rata
- Working from home with some travel within Scotland
- Closing 6th June 2022
We are a Carer Positive Employer, find out more here
The Coalition of Carers in Scotland (COCIS) is seeking a talented and enthusiastic person to support carer engagement with South Asian carer communities. This will include, supporting and extending our BAME Carers Workers Forum, establishing Carers Voices Networks for carers from South Asian communities, facilitating learning events and building our online networks. This will support carers to feel part of a larger carer network, to have their views and experiences listened to, and to contribute to local and national changes which support their wellbeing
The South Asian Carer Engagement Officer is a specialist role to support the Coalition of Carers in Scotland to deliver a culturally competent service to carers from South Asian communities. This role requires a strong commitment, desire, ability and preferably bilingual skills to reach out to carers from South Asian communities.
In addition, applicants must have demonstrable experience of developing and delivering online, in-person and hybrid engagement and learning events. They must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to network and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. A good understanding of the current health and social care environment will also be beneficial.
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