Carers Education and Development Worker

CARERS EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT WORKER

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an organised, confident and outgoing individual with strong communication skills to raise awareness of adult and young carers and promote GAMH North East Carers Service across the North East of Glasgow. You will build positive relationships with partners across the third sector, statutory services, health, education, youth services and other relevant agencies to help identify carers early in their caring journey. You will be comfortable delivering presentations, running pop-up information stalls, engaging with diverse audiences and representing the service at events and networking opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

·        Build new and strengthen existing relationships with statutory services, education providers, third sector organisations and other partners across Glasgow to raise the profile of GAMH North East Carers Service.

·        Identify and participate in events and networking opportunities, including running pop-up information stalls, to raise awareness of adult and young carers and promote access to timely support

·        Proactively identify and pursue new opportunities to promote the service, raise awareness of carers and develop partnerships

·        Work collaboratively with schools across the North East of Glasgow to deliver Carer Aware sessions for staff, students and parents, increasing their understanding of young carers and their needs.

• Develop guidance and resources to help schools create supportive and inclusive environments for young carers.
• Engage with key agencies through presentations, both in person and online

·        Provide regular reports on activities, engagement and progress to service manager

·        Maintain accurate, up-to-date service records using and provide regular reports as and when required.

• Follow GAMH policies and procedures, including safeguarding and data management protocols.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post and in accordance with GAMH’s requirements.

General

·        Take responsibility for and keep up to date with current practice and maintain records of your own personal and professional development, according to legal and organisational requirements.

·        Ensure that the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice are always complied with.

·        Attend regular supervision with your line manager.

·        Participate in team and staff meetings and attend other meetings as requested.

·        Engage in training as necessary to support the role.

·        At all times maintain the professional integrity and reputation of the Charity and represent their main interests in any dealings with other bodies, groups, and individuals.

·        Participate in out-of-hours work as and when required.

·        To perform any other duties and responsibilities consistent with the post as directed by the Carers Service Manager

Health and Safety

·         Follow GAMH’s lone working procedures to support safe and effective working practices.

·        Ensure that you are aware of and comply with GAMH policies, procedures and practices designed to protect the health, safety, and security of all employees.

·        Report risks or issues to the Service manager.