Job Description

Base:

Carers Link Lancashire, Accrington

Hours:

30

Salary:

26,210.72 per annum pro rata

Please note this post is initially funded until 31st September 2027

Reporting to:

Team Manager, through the Senior Management Structure and ultimately the Directors of Carers Link Lancashire

Working Arrangements:

Flexibility to allow out of normal hours working

Job Purpose:

To improve the lives of carers of Dementia living in East Lancashire

Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application. Please email info@carerslinklancashire.co.uk to request an application pack.

JOB SUMMARY

To identify carers of adults living with dementia

To provide carers of dementia with person centred support and information to reduce the impact of their caring role

To provide dementia awareness training packages to support carers

To devise dementia information packs for carers & their families/friends to share knowledge & understanding of the condition

To raise awareness of the support available to carers of dementia through monthly outreach sessions

To provide platforms for Peer Support & Respite Opportunities

To undertake Carers Assessments in accordance with statutory guidelines

To undertake Carers Assessment Reviews in accordance with statutory guidelines

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

To lead on dementia carer support & services across the charity

To provide information, training, support and guidance to carers of dementia both pre and post diagnosis

To raise awareness and understanding of dementia and establish dementia champions amongst wider professionals and workplaces through the delivery of a minimum of 12 understanding dementia training courses per year

Facilitating peer support opportunities through the delivery of specialist support groups and dementia carers cafes attended by relevant guest speakers

Facilitating respite opportunities including 4 'Care Free Days' per year where carers can take a break from their caring role & have access to wellbeing opportunities

Provide weekly drop in sessions across the communities in East Lancashire

To work with the communications officer, raising awareness using digital platforms and facilitating virtual platforms for support

Determine the carer's eligibility under the Care Act 2014 using the National Eligibility Criteria

When identifying that a carers needs meet the eligibility criteria, develop and deliver alongside the carer a care and support plan that is proportionate to the assessed needs

Ensure that carers who are 'not eligible' in accordance with the Care and Support (Eligibility Criteria) Regulations 2014 are provided with advice, information, signposting and outgoing referrals to meet current needs and prevent/delay future needs

To undertake, review and reassess Carers Assessments in line with the Care Act 2014, statutory and organisational guidelines. This includes review of caring role, personal budget, respite provision and the use of community based services to meet carer needs

To take a whole family approach when undertaking the Carers Assessment, review or reassessment considering whether other carers, including young carers are involved in care giving and ensure they are offered information and referred on for support where consent is given

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To achieve personal and organisational targets

To deliver training packages, information & guidance on supporting someone with dementia

Actively encourage carers of dementia to engage and participate in our services

Raise awareness of the needs and issues of dementia carers amongst our partners, other agencies, professionals and the public

Develop and work collaboratively with voluntary, statutory and private sector organisations

Identify and report on gaps in the support and service provision for carers of dementia and those they care for

To fully participate in staff meetings, any sub-groups and mandatory training as and when required

Contribute to the development of carers services and Carers Link Lancashire

To undertake any other duties which may from time to time be required and which are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the post and support the overall ethos, principles & practices of the organisation.

Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application. Please email info@carerslinklancashire.co.uk to request an application pack.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: Up to 26,210.72 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Private medical insurance Store discount Work from home
Shift:

Day shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025
Reference ID: Dementia Support