Carers Project Worker ( Bangor - 20 hours )

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be working with a local charity based in North Down who provide a fantastic service to the local community. My client is recruiting for a Carers Project Worker on an initial interim contract. This position is offering the right candidate 20 hours per week over 5 mornings.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary – £11.44 per hour
• 20 hours per week
• Excellent working environment

About your next employer

This is a new and exciting opportunity within the business and the role will be to assist the Carer’s Co-ordinator to deliver a wide range of supports to older carers across the North Down and Ards area.

About you

• 5 GCSE’s including Maths & English (grade c or equivalent)
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in providing support to individuals or groups
• Confident self-starter
• Strong administration skills and competent with Microsoft packages
• Good interpersonal / communications skills

What you’ll do

• Provide high quality administration regarding the Carers Support service e.g. using Microsoft office packages.
• Data input / using excel to maintain accurate records and collate information.
• Plan and organise groups, activities and events etc for carers. This will involve:
- contacting carers to arrange meetings, groups etc.
- liaising with providers regarding rooms hire / facilities / catering etc. attending meetings / groups with the Carers co-ordinator
• Assist the co-ordinator in preparing reports and funding applications.
• Provide signposting and information to carers.

To apply today contact Ethan Boylan in the strictest confidence.

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