We are hiring
Respite opportunities are essential for unpaid carers, whether they are adults or children, as they provide a much-needed break from the demands of caregiving. Caring for a loved one, whether it’s an elderly parent, a disabled spouse, or a sibling with special needs, can be both physically and emotionally exhausting. Without regular breaks, carers risk burnout and a decline in their own health and wellbeing.
Respite care offers these individuals the chance to rest, recharge, and attend to their personal needs, allowing them to return to their caregiving duties with renewed energy and focus. This support is crucial for maintaining the well-being of the carer, ensuring they can continue to provide quality care over the long term. At Carers Trust Solihull we offer a variety of activities, training and respite opportunities for carers of all ages to support carers in their caring role.
We have some exciting vacancies now open to join our team to facilitate and attend activities for carers organised by our events and activities coordinators.
Young Carers Sessional Worker and Lead
Hours: Casual contract
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Lead: £13.74 per hour + holiday pay 12.07% £1.66 = Total payable £15.40 per hour
Sessional Worker: £11.44 per hour + holiday pay 12.07% £1.38 = Total payable £12.82 per hour
Working as part of a fun, dedicated team you will support young carers aged 5 – 25 living in Solihull to achieve a fun, worry free break from caring, engage in peer support, develop their social skills and confidence and experience life as children and young people first.
You will supervise and / or lead activities organised by the Activities Co-ordinator and comply with Carers Trust Solihull (CTS) procedures, session plans and risk assessments.
Find out more and how to apply HERE
Adult Carers Sessional Worker
Hours: Casual contract
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £11.44 per hour + holiday pay 12.07% £1.38 = Total payable £12.82 per hour
Working as part of a dynamic and dedicated team you will support adult carers aged 25+ to maximise their personal, social, health and educational experiences and reach their potential.
Job Purpose: To facilitate and attend days out and training activities and events organised by the Events and Activity Co-ordinator as part of an on-going carers programme. Activities are aimed at supporting adult carers to achieve a break from caring, develop their knowledge and understanding and assist with transition into community-based activities.
Find out more and how to apply HERE
Our team works in a supportive environment that offers great opportunities and benefits to staff. We take care of our staff by offering them generous benefits and development opportunities, while being dedicated to staff health and wellbeing.
Our staff benefits include:
- Pension in excess of statutory requirements
- Hybrid working
- Accrual of annual leave days and concessionary bank holidays
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme giving employees and those who live with them access to free counselling as well as financial advice legal support for staff.
- Wellbeing support including sick pay in excess of statutory requirements.
- Training and personal development opportunities, as well as regular supervision and annual appraisal.
If you think you have the skills and passion needed for this role, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Closing date for application forms Wednesday 28th August at 12pm.
