Carer Advisor- Hospital Discharge

VSA currently has an exciting new opportunity available to join our Aberdeenshire Carers Service as a Carer Advisor- Hospital Discharge working with Adult Carers Young Carers and their Families across Aberdeenshire. This will be a Full-time Permanent position and in return you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.

VSAs Aberdeenshire carers service supports adults children and young people who care for someone living in Aberdeenshire.

The advantage of our information and support is that we are a local based organisation. We have an in-depth understanding of the people of Aberdeenshire and take a localised approach to all our information and carers services.

We are also network partners with the National Carers Organisations Carers Trust and Coalition of Carers which keeps us briefed with all matters relating to unpaid carers.

Hours : 35 hours per week

Rate of Pay : 14.15 p / h or 25761.49 p.a.

Location : Working from Home (however this role will include home visits to Carers work within NHS Grampian Hospital settings within Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City as well as community engagement sessions / drop ins which will be delivered in and around Aberdeenshire). A drivers license and access to your own transport is essential for this role.

Work Pattern : Working 5 days per week (Monday to Friday)

Locations to be Covered : Aberdeenshire Wide with travel to Aberdeen City

We offer our staff fantastic benefits including :

• Company pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Generous annual leave
• Refer a friend programme - Receive 200 when you introduce a family member or friend to VSA
• Investment in your personal development and career through our learning and development programmes
• Gain recognised SCQF Qualifications
• Access to our employee discount scheme

About the role :

The purpose of this role is to provide early support to unpaid carers across Aberdeenshire who are caring for an individual who requires support to be included in the discharge planning process from hospital. You will make an effective contribution to the provision of appropriate information advice support guidance and access to services for unpaid carers. You will also support the carer in preparing a Young Carer Statement / Adult Carer Support Plan in accordance with relevant carers legislation.

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Key Skills

Environmental Safety,J2se,ABAP,Flexcube,Health And Safety Management,BI

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1