Job summary
To provide support, advice and signposting to the families, friends and carers of people who use the Trust's services.
To support staff to enable families, friends and carers to be recognised as key partners in care.
To promote the Triangle of Care (ToC) standards and principles, and other carer specific initiatives to services and carers.
Main duties of the job
To act as a point of contact for families, friends and carers of those who use our services by providing emotional and practical support (not for the service user).
To facilitate meaningful carer support groups which provide education andemotional support.
To undertake carers assessment of need
To apply for personal budgets for carers based on their needs
To regularly review carers needs and personal budgets
To promote and advocate carers rights
To have an increased knowledge of available carer support networks within Bury and to act as a carer resource for staff and signpost where appropriate
To collaborate effectively with a range of agencies including PCFT staff, GPs and other health and social care staff
To attend Triangle of Care Meetings
To assist and support the ongoing development and implementation of ToCprinciples and other relevant carer policies, initiatives & strategies.
To organise and actively participate in relevant meetings
To support the development, delivery and evaluation of training to carers and staff
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as a point of contact for families, friends and carers of those who use our services by providing emotional and practical support (not for the service user).
To facilitate meaningful carer support groups which provide education andemotional support.
To undertake carers assessment of need
To apply for personal budgets for carers based on their needs
To regularly review carers needs and personal budgets
To promote and advocate carers rights
To have an increased knowledge of available carer support networks within Bury and to act as a carer resource for staff and signpost where appropriate
To collaborate effectively with a range of agencies including PCFT staff, GPs and other health and social care staff
To attend Triangle of Care Meetings
To assist and support the ongoing development and implementation of ToCprinciples and other relevant carer policies, initiatives & strategies.
To organise and actively participate in relevant meetings
To support the development, delivery and evaluation of training to carers and staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as a point of contact for families, friends and carers of those who use our services by providing emotional and practical support (not for the service user).
To facilitate meaningful carer support groups which provide education andemotional support.
To undertake carers assessment of need
To apply for personal budgets for carers based on their needs
To regularly review carers needs and personal budgets
To promote and advocate carers rights
To have an increased knowledge of available carer support networks within Bury and to act as a carer resource for staff and signpost where appropriate
To collaborate effectively with a range of agencies including PCFT staff, GPs and other health and social care staff
To attend Triangle of Care Meetings
To assist and support the ongoing development and implementation of ToCprinciples and other relevant carer policies, initiatives & strategies.
To organise and actively participate in relevant meetings
To support the development, delivery and evaluation of training to carers and staff
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Relevant level 4 Health and Social Care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with carers of individuals with mental health needs
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking carers assessments
- Experience of applying for carers personal budgets
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant policies
- Knowledge of caring issues and how these impact on individuals
Desirable
- Awareness of local services
- An understanding of the mental health system and services
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Relevant level 4 Health and Social Care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with carers of individuals with mental health needs
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking carers assessments
- Experience of applying for carers personal budgets
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant policies
- Knowledge of caring issues and how these impact on individuals
Desirable
- Awareness of local services
- An understanding of the mental health system and services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
