Wellbeing Coordinator- Unpaid Carers

Imago Community; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in London seeks a dedicated individual to assist Unpaid Carers. Responsibilities include conducting home visits and co-producing support plans. Ideal candidates will have experience working with vulnerable populations and an understanding of cultural barriers. The role offers competitive pay, workplace pension, and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Inclusive values-based environment

Competitive remuneration package

Workplace pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working opportunities

Benenden Health Care

Death in Service Benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Supported Volunteering scheme

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant personal or professional experience of working with Unpaid Carers or vulnerable adults.
• Practical understanding of barriers faced by Unpaid Carers.
• Experience in mental health or dementia services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out home visits and community meetings with Unpaid Carers.
• Co-produce support plans and develop effective relationships.
• Signpost and facilitate access to essential services.

Skills

Excellent communication

Motivating others

Understanding cultural differences

Job description

Overview

Are you ready for a new challenge? We are looking for an excellent communicator who is able to motivate and empower others to join our experienced team supporting Unpaid Carers across Lewisham. The service supports people to improve their health and wellbeing, and access wider support that meets their needs. This is a great opportunity to support local communities and work with Unpaid Adult Carers, Young Adult Carers and Young Carers, completing assessments to understand people’s individual circumstances and level of need. You will carry out home visits and community meetings, co-produce support plans, and develop effective relationships with Unpaid Carers, families, and professionals. You’ll build on your local knowledge to signpost and facilitate access for Unpaid Carers to support services, including financial and benefit advice, housing, health and safety home systems, and leisure and social activities. You will also support the development of escalation plans so that Unpaid Carers are prepared for unforeseen circumstances that would impact negatively on ability to care.

Responsibilities

• Carry out home visits and community meetings with Unpaid Carers and relevant stakeholders.
• Co-produce support plans and develop effective relationships with Unpaid Carers, families, and professionals.
• Signpost and facilitate access to services, including financial and benefit advice, housing, health and safety at home, and leisure and social activities.
• Develop escalation plans to prepare for unforeseen circumstances that would impact the Carer’s ability to care.
• Support assessment processes to understand individual circumstances and level of need.
• Work with Unpaid Carers and/or vulnerable adults or children in relevant sectors with awareness of cultural differences and access to services.

Qualifications/Experience

• Full-time role with relevant personal or professional experience of working with Unpaid Carers and/or vulnerable adults or children in a relevant sector.
• Practical understanding of barriers faced by Unpaid Carers; awareness of cultural differences and access to services.
• Experience in mental health or dementia services would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Inclusive values-based environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Workplace pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid working
• Benenden Health Care
• Death in Service Benefit
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
• Development opportunities
• And more

Additional Information

• Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices; the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Please submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website at www.imago.community for full details.
• Imago recognises and values diversity and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk who access its services.