Caring Community Project Worker

Job Description

Caring Community Project WorkerWe have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join a new Caring Community Team at an organisation making a real difference in peoples lives.Position: Caring Community Project WorkerLocation: BirminghamHours: Full-time, 37 hours per weekSalary: £23,500 per annum + benefitsBenefits: Pension and healthcare scheme benefits.Closing Date: 20th March 2023Please notethe organisation will be interviewing candidates as they apply, so early applications are recommended.About the RoleAs Caring Community Project Worker, your role will be to support existing community groups supporting carers who look after someone living with dementia. You will also establish and deliver engaging new groups maximising reach and accessibility across thecity. Working with the groups to support them to become self-led, independent, and sustainable.The role involves managing all aspects of the carers groups, delivering a range of high-quality activities and workshops and bringing in specialist, engaging speakers for dementia carers.You will also ensure the groups are aware of and able to access the wider support offered by the Birmingham Carers Hub. Working with Dementia Carers Count to deliver information sessions around dementia awareness and other relevant topics.Key responsibilities of the Caring Community Project Worker will include:

• To identify and map existing dementia carers community groups.
• To work with and support dementia carers community groups, to help maintain and strengthen the support offered to dementia carers.
• To establish new dementia carers community groups where there is an unmet need, with the aim of them becoming independent and self-led.
• To engage with dementia carers to understand their aspirations for activities and develop a community offer in response.
• To formulate and deliver a stimulating programme of activities for carer groups.
• To make referrals/signposts to other appropriate agencies and organisations for specialist support based on the carers needs and circumstances.
• To work with Dementia Carers, count to engage groups in Information Sessions to increase their knowledge of dementia and carer related matters.
• To support the overall management and delivery of our training offer for carers as required.

About YouThe Caring Community Project Worker position will require someone with excellent communication skills, who is able to speak to older people from a wide variety of backgrounds, in one-to-one and group settings, and put them at ease. You will be approachable,patient, empathetic, friendly, and able to get on with others and be a strong team player.To succeed in the role of Caring Community Project Worker, your key skills will include:

• Experience in engaging with carers.
• Understanding of the impact of living with dementia.
• Experience working within community development, social work, health, or related field.
• Knowledge of policies and good practices in relation to local community development.
• Experience working in partnership with other local and statutory organisations.
• Experience in making presentations and speaking at events, meetings, and workshops.
• Demonstrate an understanding and experience of working with people from different backgrounds with varying needs.
• Capable of hands-on problem solving and ability to generate ideas and solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with people at all levels
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

About the OrganisationThe employer is an independent local charity, working to support the older people of the City of Birmingham and the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell. They have been working in the local community to help older people for 30 years in various forms.The organisation is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity within our organisation and in relation to the recruitment and selection of staff.You may have experience in areas such as Caring Community Project Worker, Project Worker, Community Group Worker, Support Group Worker, Senior Home Carer, Senior Care Worker, Dementia Care, Dementia, Memory Care, Health Care Assistant, Senior Support Worker,Nurses, Social Care Worker, Senior Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker.PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Keyskills :
Project WorkerSenior Home CarerCaring Community Project WorkerCommunity Group WorkerSupport Group Worker