Carers Leeds Vacancies
Carers Leeds celebrates diversity and is an Equal Opportunities organisation, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly BME and LGTBQ communities and/or people with disabilities.
Bereavement Practitioner
Application deadline: Thursday 16th May 2024.
Vacancy Details:
- Job Title:
Bereavement Practitioner (Ref: PR125) - Hours:
21 hours - Leave:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) - Contract:
Permanent - Location:
Leeds City Centre - Closing Date:
Midnight Thursday 16th May 2024 - Interview date:
Friday 31st May 2024 - Salary:
SCP23 £32,706 (Actual £19,246)
Application documents:
Vision
Our vision at Carers Leeds is that all unpaid carers in our city are recognised, valued and supported to live a fulfilling life.
Mission
Carers Leeds wants to improve the lives of unpaid carers across the city. We provide information, advice and support to unpaid adult and parent carers in Leeds. We aim to influence others to act and create positive change for unpaid carers.
About us
3 in 5 of us will provide unpaid care at some point in our lives. Carers Leeds believes all care counts.
What is an unpaid carer?
An unpaid carer is someone who provides help and support to a family member, friend or neighbour who couldn’t manage without their help. This could be due to illness, disability, mental health problems or substance misuse.
What we do
Established in 1996, Carers Leeds is a charity that provides information, advice and support to unpaid adult and parent carers across our city. This includes our Advice Line, carers support groups, one to one support and support in hospitals. Some of our services are universal – open to all carers – and some are targeted at specific groups of carers. Our services are provided to communities throughout Leeds. We work in partnership with others to deliver our service and to influence them to act to benefit unpaid carers. This involves those working in health and social care and employers.
Brief Role Description:
This is a new role funded by Jimbo’s Fund to increase our offer to unpaid carers who live in the LS8, LS9 and LS14 areas of the City. The project worker will set up and facilitate 1 group each week, to include at least 1 walking group and one group for male carers. They will also be required to make and maintain links with organisations within the project areas and encourage carers to connect with their local community resources.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To manage a caseload of carer, offering structure one to one to bereaved carers.
- To facilitate support groups for bereaved carers
- To contribute to the wider Carers Leeds service
This post is subject to a satisfactory a DBS check.
Excellent terms and conditions including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- Flexitime
- Hybrid working (part office/community based and part at home)
To Apply please visit https://www.carersleeds.org.uk/vacancies
Please submit online applications only. (No Agencies / CVs will not be accepted)
Carers Leeds celebrates diversity and strives to be an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Groups currently under-represented in our workforce are from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, younger and older workers, men, and transgender people.
Volunteering
Carers Leeds volunteers are integral to our service and we wouldn’t be able to run the range and diversity of services that we do offer if it weren’t for them. Could you be the next amazing volunteer to join our team? Take a look at our volunteering page here: carersleeds.org.uk/about/volunteering/
Even if we don’t have any specific volunteering roles open, you can express an interest in volunteering at Carers Leeds. Please fill in the enquiry form via the link below and we will get back in touch with you regarding your interest to volunteer at Carers Leeds.
Current Volunteer Roles:
Volunteer Digital Inclusion Befriender
REF: VOL001
Are you interested in digital inclusion and want to make a difference by supporting others to use technology?
Our new volunteer digital inclusion befriender role will involve offering one-to-one digital support to digitally excluded carers (in their homes or in the community) who want to build their confidence using technology. This role might include supporting carers to:
- Access and use equipment and devices to get online.
- Become confident using technology.
- Use different apps relevant to their needs and interests (such as games, online shopping, video calling and online banking).
- Access online support groups and events.
This role will make a difference and empower individuals to feel more independent and confident in their own ability regardless of any perceived barriers they face.
If you are interested in applying for this role or want some more information, please get in touch with Holly, our Digital Inclusion Co-ordinator, at holly.wilkins@carersleeds.org.uk or 07494 272 022.
Carers Leeds supports unpaid carers:
Carers Advice Line: 0113 380 4300
Carers Advice Email: advice@carersleeds.org.uk
