Salary: £33,399 per annum

Hours: 36 hours per week (including some evening and occasional weekend work)

33 days paid leave plus 6 public holidays.

Location: Post 1 in Edinburgh, Post 2 in Midlothian

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027 with planned extension subject to funding

VOCAL – Voice of Carers Across Lothian – seeks two enthusiastic and experienced Carer Brokerage Practitioners to join its busy and expanding team to provide brokerage support to carers across Edinburgh and Midlothian.

VOCAL is a carer-led organisation that provides a wide range of services to support unpaid carers in their caring role. Postholders will be expected to work as part of a team, improve outcomes for carers and maximise uptake of VOCAL and community services.

Postholders will be part of a SDS-focused project, VOCAL about Independent Living funded by Support in the Right Direction, Inspiring Scotland. They will liaise with staff, relevant organisations and the funder whilst running the project, including Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL) who will also have a funded post as part of this project. SDS carer support is already well established at VOCAL, and postholders will be able to benefit from the expertise of the practitioners who have been involved with SDS support to date.

Applicants will evidence excellent people and communication skills, and brokerage and person-centred support work. Applicants will also demonstrate awareness of the diverse range of caring situations, the impact of caring on people’s lives and barriers carers face at different points of the caring journey. Good working knowledge of health and social care will be expected, with preference given to candidates with applied knowledge of self-directed support. Applicants will be digitally competent and effective communicators with individuals, carer groups and partner agencies.

How to apply

Download the person specification / job description. Complete the application form and equal opportunities form and return to jobs@vocal.org.uk. Alternatively, send by post to HR, c/o VOCAL Edinburgh, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5HB.

We welcome applications from under-represented minority groups.

Closing date: Friday 10 May 2024, 5pm.

Expected interview dates: Edinburgh – Tuesday 21 May 2024, Midlothian – Wednesday 22 May 2024.