Carers Assessment and Liaison Worker

An unpaid carer is someone who provides help and support to a family member, friend or neighbour who couldn't manage without their help. This could be due to illness, disability, mental health problems or substance misuse.
What we do
Established in 1996, Carers Leeds is a charity that provides information, advice and support to unpaid adult and parent carers across our city. This includes our Advice Line, carers support groups, one to one support and support in hospitals. Some of our services are universal - open to all carers - and some are targeted at specific groups of carers. Our services are provided to communities throughout Leeds.
We work in partnership with others to deliver our service and to influence them to act to benefit unpaid carers. This involves those working in health and social care and employers.

Brief Role Description: The postholder will work in partnership with Leeds City Council (LCC) Adults and Health to ensure that carers are informed and supported to access their rights under the Care Act 2014. The successful applicant will be an expert in the Care Act working alongside social work colleagues to ensure the efficient delivery of Carers Assessments. The post will also involve the development and delivery of external training on identifying and supporting carers, the principles of the Care Act and good practice in completing Carers Assessments.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaison with key colleagues in LCC Adults and Health


• Ensure that carers receiving a service from Carers Leeds are offered a Carers

Assessment

• Monitor and evaluate the number of carers receiving assessments and outcomes.


• Devise and deliver training to social care staff.


This post is subject to a satisfactory a DBS check

Excellent terms and conditions including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)


• Flexitime


• Hybrid working (part home/part office based)
  
  Our vision at Carers Leeds is that all unpaid carers in our city are recognised, valued and supported to live a fulfilling life.

Mission
Carers Leeds wants to improve the lives of unpaid carers across the city. We provide information, advice and support to unpaid adult and parent carers in Leeds. We aim to influence others to act and create positive change for unpaid carers.
About us
3 in 5 of us will provide unpaid care at some point in our lives. Carers Leeds believes all care counts.
What is an unpaid carer?