Carers'Assessment & Support Organiser
- Recruiter
- Croydon Mencap
- Location
- Thornton Heath Pond, close to West Croydon train station with excellent public transport links
- Salary
- Annual Salary £22,509
- Posted
- 26 Jan 2018
- Closes
- 23 Feb 2018
- Ref
- CASO/AA/1/18
- Sectors
- Charity & Voluntary
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
To carry out statutory Carer's Assessments and write support plans for carers where they support a person that has a learning disability. Additionally you will provide advice, information and support to help and support carers . You will also organise coffee mornings, occasional outings and social events that bring carers together to reduce social isolation and promote mutual support.
You will need a good knowledge of the Care Act and the legislation affecting carers. Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential. You will work within a small, supportive team who all do there very best to support people with learning disabilities and their carers.