Carer Funds Support Worker – 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Are you passionate about improving the wellbeing of others and making a meaningful difference to unpaid carers?

This role sits within our Neighbourhood Team in Arun, Adur and Worthing. Working alongside two other Carer Funds Support Workers, you will support unpaid carers across West Sussex who are experiencing financial hardship and have been affected by a financial shock. The role is funded by the UK Government Crisis Resilience Fund.

As a Carer Funds Support Worker, you will have sensitive, person-centred conversations with carers to understand their circumstances, identify immediate and wider needs, and complete high-quality applications to the Crisis and Resilience Fund. You will help carers access practical support, information and services that can improve their financial situation and overall wellbeing.

Working closely with colleagues and partner organisations, you will make warm referrals, coordinate support and help carers identify practical next steps that build resilience and reduce the likelihood of future crisis.

We are looking for a compassionate and confident communicator with sound judgement, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information accurately.

Appointments are subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service.