Carers Financial Wellbeing Officer

Carers Financial Wellbeing Officer

15 hours per week

Salary £11,997 per annum (£29,594 pro-rata)

Carers Together Foundation is an organisation dedicated to improving Carers' quality of life. We listen to Carers, give them a voice, provide information, practical and emotional support and promote Carers' rights across the South Tees area.

We are seeking an experienced Carers Financial Wellbeing Officer to provide a range of information and support services to carers. The postholder will identify and support carers who are currently, or are at risk of, experiencing poverty or financial exclusion. The postholder will also provide specialist money management advice and support based on carers needs.

To succeed in this role, applicants must have:

An understanding of the issues facing financially excluded people and the ability to work proactively to help resolve their financial situation.

Experience of dealing with sensitive issues and of providing information and support to vulnerable people.

Knowledge and experience of working in a health or social care setting.

This role is based between our offices in Park View Medical Clinic, Middlesbrough and The Innovation Centre, Kirkleatham Business Park in Redcar and the postholder must be able to travel between the two sites, and to other locations in the community including the homes of clients.

To apply for this position, please return a completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form to: . Please note that we are unable to accept applications via CV or from recruitment agencies. Job application packs are also available on our website . If you would like an informal discussion about this post, please contact Emma Cooper on .

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early applications, as the role may close once a suitable candidate is found.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

30 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)

Health and Wellbeing Support: Simplyhealth offering everyday healthcare cover that supports your wellbeing

Commitment to work/life balance offering flexible working arrangements

We are a carer friendly employer offering a range of support for working carers

Free Parking at our premises

Carers Together is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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