Carers Lead
Headway Devon · Direct employer
Exeter, Devon (with travel around Exeter and East Devon)
The Organisation
Operating across Devon and Torbay, Headway Devon is a local charity dedicated to improving life after brain injury.
Brain injuries are a hidden disability that can affect personalities, relationships and the ability to lead an independent life. When a person’s life is turned upside down by a brain injury, we ensure they get the help and support they need and deserve.
We are now looking for a Carers Lead to join us on a permanent, part-time basis, working 6 hours per week, 1.30 pm - 7.30 pm. An immediate start is available.
The Benefits
- Hourly rate of £14.06
- Excellent training provided
- Group company pension
- Develop an extremely rewarding career with a local charity
- Friendly and inclusive culture
- The chance to play a key role in people’s recovery process and support their progress
This is a meaningful opportunity for a compassionate individual with a sensitive approach to vulnerable people and the confidence to work independently to join our dedicated organisation.
Your work will make a real difference to carers, helping them feel better informed, less isolated and more supported as they navigate the challenges that can come with brain injury, creating a genuine impact in countless lives.
What’s more, with part-time hours, excellent training, and a friendly and inclusive culture, this is a wonderful chance to build a rewarding role within a local charity that truly changes lives.
So, if you’re ready to bring empathy, sensitivity and calm reassurance to a role that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Carers Lead, you will develop and deliver personalised support for informal carers and families of people with acquired brain injuries.
You will provide information, advice and guidance through telephone, face-to-face and online support to carers across Exeter and East Devon, helping them handle challenges and access appropriate services.
Working closely with colleagues, you will also organise support groups, workshops and consultation events that encourage involvement, build knowledge and strengthen the carers’ support network.
Additionally, you will:
- Develop and grow the carers support service
- Support access to young carers groups, bereavement support and respite services
- Communicate and collaborate with colleagues on carers projects
- Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the Carers Service
About You
To be considered as a Carers Lead, you will need:
- Experience of working autonomously and lone working
- A compassionate, sensitive approach to vulnerable people, maintaining their dignity and self-respect at all times
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Canva
- Good organisational and communication skills
This role will require evening and some weekend work.
Other organisations may call this role Carers Support Assistant, Carers Services Officer, Family Support Officer, Carers Support Officer, Family Support Co-ordinator, or Support Services Co-ordinator.
We are a disability friendly employer who welcomes applications from all members of the community and aspires to create an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Webrecruit and Headway Devon are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re ready to provide support with warmth, dignity and understanding as a Carers Lead, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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