- Salary: £19.19 per hour – £36,048 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
- Hours: 36 hours per week over 5 days (including some evening and occasional weekend work). 33 days paid leave plus 6 fixed public holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: The postholder will be based in the North West of the City and at VOCAL Carers’ Hub, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh
VOCAL – Voice of Carers Across Lothian – is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Carer Support Practitioner to join its busy team to provide casework support to unpaid carers, with a particular focus on North West Edinburgh. The postholder will support unpaid carers to access person-centred support for their caring situation, health and wellbeing and personal development.
As a carer-led organisation, VOCAL offers a broad range of services to support unpaid carers in their caring role. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative team environment, helping to improve outcomes for carers and maximise engagement with VOCAL’s services.
To be successful in the role you will evidence strong interpersonal and communication skills and have experience of casework and delivering person-centred support. You will also demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the diverse range of caring situations, the impact of caring on peoples’ lives and the barriers carers face at different points of the caring journey. Good working knowledge of health and social care will be expected.
How to apply
Download the person specification / job description below. Complete the application form and equal opportunities form and return to or by post to HR, VOCAL, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5HB.
We welcome applications from under-represented minority groups.
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 27 October 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November 2025
