Carers Education & Engagement Worker

Scvo; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH) is seeking a Carers Education and Development Worker for the North East Glasgow area. The role focuses on raising awareness of adult and young carers, engaging with partners, and building a strong network across sectors to identify carers early in their journey.

We value equality, inclusion and recovery, with training and PVG checks to support safeguarding. This is a full-time on-site role with a fixed-term contract and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, social care, community development, group facilitation, or a related field is desirable.
• Knowledge of recovery approaches and social inclusion would be advantageous.
• All applicants must be able to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Raise awareness of adult and young carers across the North East of Glasgow.
• Work with partners in various sectors to identify carers early in their caring journey.
• Deliver presentations, pop-up information stalls, events and networking activities to engage diverse audiences.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Group facilitation

Flexibility

Job description

Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH) is seeking a Carers Education and Development Worker for the North East Glasgow area. The role focuses on raising awareness of adult and young carers, engaging with partners, and building a strong network across sectors to identify carers early in their journey.

We value equality, inclusion and recovery, with training and PVG checks to support safeguarding. This is a full-time on-site role with a fixed-term contract and potential extension.