Job Opportunity: Carer’s Assessment Caseworker
Are you passionate about supporting unpaid carers and making a real difference in their lives? Our client, a well-established charity, is looking for a dedicated and empathetic Carer’s Caseworker to join their dynamic team.
*Role: Carer’s Assessment Caseworker
*Organisation Type: Charity
*Location: London (Hybrid Working)
*Salary: £15+ per hour
*Employment Type: Full-time, temporary (37.5 hours per week)
Role Overview: As a Carer’s Caseworker, you’ll provide essential support to unpaid adult carers by conducting assessments, developing individualised care plans, and partnering with local organisations to raise awareness of carers’ rights. This role plays a key part in ensuring carers receive the emotional, practical, and financial assistance they need to manage their responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
*Conduct thorough carer assessments and create personalised support plans in line with the Care Act 2014
*Assist carers with applications for financial support, including Carers Personal Budgets
*Provide emotional and practical support, particularly during crises
*Facilitate carer support groups and events (occasional evening events may apply)
*Build partnerships with local authorities, NHS bodies, and organisations to raise awareness of carers’ needs
*Maintain accurate case records on Carers Network and Local Authority databases (e.g., Mosaic)
*Contribute to reports for management and external funding bodies
The Ideal Candidate:
*Experience working with diverse clients and managing their own caseload
*Strong IT, organisational, and administrative skills to be able to navigate multiple systems
*Knowledge of issues affecting unpaid carers and relevant legislation, such as the Care Act 2014
*Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to high-quality support services
*Experience in outreach, networking, and partnership-building
*Passion for supporting the mission of a growing charity
If you’re ready to make a real impact and improve the lives of unpaid carers, apply today for an immediate start!
How to Apply:
To apply for the Caseworker role, please reply and upload your CV quoting reference SOH81485and we can provide more information to you.
We eagerly await your response.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.