Remote Working available with flexible working in Medway - Candidates must also be in a commutable location from the Kent Office

At Carers First, we understand that caring can be hard, but believe getting the right help shouldn’t be. We work directly with and for, unpaid carers to provide personalised information, advice and support. Making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.

We are currently seeking a Health & Wellbeing Co-ordinator to join our team in Medway. The requirements of the role will include working across all GP surgeries within the 7 Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Medway with developing support and guidance for Carers within the GP surgeries and among the practice staff. You will be responsible for identifying Carers using the EMISS database and offer Health Checks with signposting to other services.

To be successful you will have experience or working with Adults with advice and guidance either as one-to-one or in group setting, a working knowledge of health and social care and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will also need to be self-motivated and able to work autonomously.

The location for the position is flexible but candidates must be willing to work out of one of Carers First’s main offices and across GP surgeries. You will be required to have a full driving licence and access to a car.

In return, you will benefit from working for a not-for-profit organisation that delivers a service which makes a real difference to people’s lives. We offer training and development to help you grow your career, good annual leave entitlement, flexible working options, access to our work-place pension, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.

If you are interested, please read the Job Description and Person Specification and complete the Carers First Application form as shortlisting will only be considered using the completed application form.

Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

We encourage and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

If you would like to discuss this role confidentially, please contact us at recruitment@carersfirst.org.uk and we will be happy to organise for one of the Team to contact you. Please note that if you have not been contacted within one week of the closing date, your application has not been successful.

Closing Date: 10 June 2022
Interviews: Week commencing 13 June 2022


Carers First is an Equal Opportunities Employer