We are seeking to recruit an Outreach Worker to join our team covering Oxford City.

Hours; 21 hours per week. Core days on Wednesday and Friday, other day to be agreed.

Contract; Permanent

Salary; £12.43

Benefits:

• · 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays. Increasing to 30 days after 5 years continuous service
• · Additional Christmas Leave between Christmas and New Year
• · Charity paid cash health plan. For employees and dependants up to the age of 24.
• · Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
• · Flexible working
• · Charity sick pay
• · 4 x salary life insurance
• · Free on-site parking
• · Pension scheme
• · Cycle to work scheme.

Closing date; 22nd March 2024

Interviews; 28th March 2024

Caring is such an important part of life. No matter what race, religion or society, caring will cross most of our paths at some point. Carers Oxfordshire has a clear and simple vision of improving lives for carers. Often a carer is so focused on helping their friend or loved one that they pay no attention to their own needs. The support we offer allows carers to consider their own well-being and not to feel guilty that they have to think of themselves.

The outreach worker role is to improve the wellbeing of unpaid carers. This involves working in communities, workplaces and learning environments to help identify, provide support and advise people in a caring role.

Supporting carers with light touch support needs and helping them to access other services to improve the carers wellbeing.

Qualification/Education/Training

Essential Requirements;

• Good educational background including Maths & English

Relvant Experience

Essential Requirements;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a professional manner
• Experience of working collaboratively with other statutory and voluntary agencies

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience of working with unpaid carers, and an awareness and understanding of their information and support needs
• Relevant experience of community outreach and marketing
• Experience of working with peer support groups
• Experience of speaking and presenting to groups and professionals

Relevant Knowledge and Skills:

Essential Requirements:

• Good computer skills including, email and internet and the ability to maintain accurate and up to date records.
• Ability to learn and develop new skills.
• An understanding of equal opportunities and providing an equitable service to all carers

Desirable Requirements:

• Able to use word-processing, spreadsheets & databases

Personal Attributes;

Essential Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, able to relate to people at all levels and in differing circumstances.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong values of dignity and respect for carers to support the people we serve.

Special Requirements;

Essential Requirements:

• Use of a car is essential.
• The post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
• Prepared to undertake evening and weekend work on occasions