Carer Support Worker

Adferiad Recovery; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Wrexham is seeking a Carer Support Worker to enhance the well-being of unpaid carers, families, and friends affected by mental illness and substance misuse. The role involves providing support interventions and collaborating with various organizations. Ideal candidates will have experience in social care and a passion for helping others.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care and providing support services.
• Ability to maintain relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support interventions.
• Visit clients in homes and community settings.
• Work collaboratively with various organizations.

Skills

Social care

Maintaining relationships

Providing care

Support services

Job description

Position Location:

To be agreed (Wrexham/South Denbighshire)

Role Purpose:

Under the direction of their line manager, the post holder will undertake support planning, provide one-to-one and group support interventions to improve the lives of unpaid carers, families, and friends affected by serious mental illness and/or substance misuse issues.

The aim is to equip unpaid carers, families, and friends with skills, knowledge, and coping strategies to enhance and maintain their well-being. This will involve visiting clients in their homes, within the community, at hospital settings, and across groups established in Wrexham and South Denbighshire, enabling carers to manage the impact of their caring roles.

Partnership Working:

The post holder will work collaboratively with statutory, voluntary, private sector organizations, and community facilities to ensure access to existing services.

Additional Information:

If you believe you have these skills but are not entirely sure, please still apply. We encourage applications from a wide cross-section of the community, as we value diverse experiences and backgrounds.

If you need this information in an alternative format or have difficulty accessing it, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] or call 01792 816600.

Job Details:

• Reference: DF006 - Denbighshire Rural Family Support
• Job Title: Carer Support Worker
• Experience: Social care, maintaining relationships, providing care, support services