An exciting opportunity to lead on developing our Mental Health support for unpaid carers, providing advice, information and person centred planning. You will have experience of supporting people in complex and challenging situations who may have a MH condition or be approaching crisis. Experience of person-centred planning and a structured, empathetic approach to support is essential. The role includes working with colleagues and partners to develop self-help tools to assist carers in managing their wellbeing. You will work within a Community Support Team to deliver peer support groups, wellbeing activities, advice surgeries, outreach and events across the borough.
If you have the right experience and determination to give life-changing support to carers this could be the perfect role for you. We are looking for someone with an understanding of carers issues and experience of working with people from diverse communities. This is a varied and demanding role requiring good communication and time management skills and a common sense approach to helping others. Your skills and experience will make a positive difference to the lives of carers and their families. We are a Queen's Award winning Charity with over 25 years experience of supporting and empowering unpaid carers in the diverse communities of Redbridge.
This is a full time, hybrid working 35 hour per week post comprising office, community and home working.
Please read the Job Description/Person Specification before completing the application.
Failure to address the requirements of the Person Specification may result in applications not being shortlisted.
Email your CV and covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the post by the closing date of: Friday 16th February 2024 5pm.
Job interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis as applications are received.