Exciting Opportunity: Carer Locality Worker covering Bradford District
Join Our Dedicated Team at Carers’ Resource. Carers’ Resource is excited to announce a new opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of carers. We are currently seeking a:
Carer Locality Worker
22.5 – 37 hours per week covering Bradford West/East Locality Area’s.
Based in Shipley Office
£24,437 – £26,802 (FTE)
Carers’ Resource is a well-established Yorkshire charity that provides tailored information and support to carers, individuals in need of care, and the professionals who support them. We empower individuals to maintain their independence and make choices that improve their lives.
Role Overview: As a Carer Locality Worker, you play a pivotal role in supporting carers through listening, advising, and advocating for them. You’ll conduct wellbeing reviews, identify required actions, and collaborate with local services. Additionally, you’ll engage in outreach work to promote our services and facilitate peer support groups. Your work aligns with local safeguarding procedures, and statutory services planning to promoting wellbeing and positive change for carers.
Requirements
- A genuine passion for working with carers and an understanding of the challenges they face.
- Previous experience providing individual and group support to adults.
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with carers on a personal level and collaborate as a team member.
- Flexibility to adapt to the varying needs and demands of the role.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and rights of carers.
- Competent user of IT, email, Microsoft Office, CRM databases.
- Able to travel around Bradford district and around other Carers’ Resource offices.
- Ability to speak a community language, Urdu or Punjabi
What we offer you:
- Hybrid working opportunities subject to needs of service – office/ community /home
- Personal Development opportunities
- Training opportunities
- Generous holiday entitlement starting at 34 days (including Bank Holidays and a day off for your birthday)
- Expenses and mileage paid at 45p p/m
- Carer passport if you are a carer yourself
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card and Carers Trust CarerSmart benefits
- Work phone and laptop
- Access to our Employee Wellbeing Support Programme
- Pension scheme with flexible employee contribution
- Access to staff savings scheme (via third party)
- Occupational sick pay
- Tea and coffee provided in offices
For an informal discussion about this role, please reach out to: Nazma Akhbar 01274 449660
Join Our Team:
This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team that is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of carers. If you are passionate about supporting others and making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Carers’ Resource values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.
To apply email: advert24@carersresource.org or click ‘apply for this role’.
Closing date for applications Monday 1st September 2025
We are planning to interview in at our Shipley office on Tuesday 9th September 2025