TPSW Training and Peer Support Worker

Dixon Community

TPSW Training and Peer Support Worker

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Dixon Community, Govanhill, Glasgow City

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 12 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9c13469e74e1483a955ba76eaa4be76a

Full Job Description

Glasgow South Carers Centre provides services to unpaid family Carers, who look after a family member or friend who cannot manage alone due to illness or disability, including Young Carers and their families. Applicants must have an understanding of and commitment to the needs of carers, have excellent written and oral communication skills, have experience of support planning, providing an information and advice service, planning and delivery of services to support carers, have strong admin, communication and organisational skills and have a knowledge and understanding of the policy drivers for unpaid carers, especially in relation to the Carers Act. Although experience is desirable, a willingness and commitment to learning is key, underpinned by strong admin, communication, and organisational skills. Working alongside our Carers Support Workers and directly with Carers, our TPSC will source appropriate providers to deliver a range of online, digital and face to face training for carers. Organise and promote training and provide Peer Support opportunities which will enable Carers to manage their caring role and maintain their own health and wellbeing., None specified

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The Dixon Community is a voluntary organisation established in 1972 and provides support to older people and carers living in the Southside of Glasgow.

Organise and promote training and provide Peer Support opportunities which will enable Carers to manage their caring role and maintain their own health and wellbeing., None specified
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The Dixon Community is a voluntary organisation established in 1972 and provides support to older people and carers living in the Southside of Glasgow.