Carer Support Officer – Ashford & Folkestone

Involve Kent; Folkestone; Hybrid; GBP 23.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work

30 days annual leave

Enhanced DBS check

Zusammenfassung

Involve Kent in Ashford and Folkestone is seeking a Carer Support Officer to identify, support and empower unpaid carers across East Kent. The role involves helping people access information, support, assessments and community resources to sustain their caring role.

You will undertake statutory Carer’s Assessments for Kent County Council and support carers in understanding their rights. Driving is required and hybrid working is available with travel across East Kent.

Qualifikationen

• Carer Support Officer role requires ability to drive and access to a vehicle.
• Experience supporting unpaid carers and navigating social care services is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Identify, support and empower unpaid carers across East Kent.
• Help carers access information, support, assessments and community resources.
• Undertake statutory Carer’s Assessments on behalf of Kent County Council.

Jobbeschreibung

Carer Support Officer – Ashford & Folkestone

Salary

Up to £25,884 per annum

Location

Based from Involve Offices, with regular travel across East Kent. Hybrid work is also available.

Type

Permanent

Published

1 hour ago...

Closing date

21 Oct 2026

Would you like to work for an organisation that believes that everyone, regardless of the challenges they face, should have the opportunity to thrive?

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Annual Leave: 30 days plus bank holidays
Salary: Up to £25,884 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Employed by: Involve
Responsible to: Community Team Manager
Based: Based from Involve Offices, with regular travel across East Kent. Hybrid work is also available.

We are looking for a Carer Support Officer to identify, support and empower unpaid carers throughout their caring journey. Working alongside carers of all ages, backgrounds and caring roles, you will help people access information, support, assessments, community resources and opportunities that improve their wellbeing and help them sustain their caring role if they choose to do so.

A key part of this role is undertaking statutory Carer’s Assessments on behalf of Kent County Council, helping carers understand their rights under the Care Act and ensuring that their needs, outcomes and wellbeing are fully considered.

You will need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for this role, as it involves community and home visits. The role includes providing regulated activity with adults, so employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We consider all disclosures on an individual basis and are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment.

At Involve, we believe our team should reflect the richness and diversity of our society. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and life experiences, including lived experience that helps you understand the challenges our communities face. Whether you bring professional expertise, potential, or a perspective shaped by your own journey, we value what makes you unique and encourage you to apply.

You can find out lots more about working for Involve on our website www.involvekent.org.uk/joinus including a full Job Description and Person Specification for the role.

Carer Support Officer – Ashford & Folkestone

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