Job Overview: Self Direct Support is for everyone in Scotland who needs social care services or support. This is an exciting role to support unpaid carers to help them understand Self Directed Support(SDS). You will ensure the Carers in Renfrewshire have the choice, control and flexibility to enable them to understand SDS and make informed choices. You will provide advice, guidance, support, and information to help the Carers understand their rights with SDS.
There will be opportunities to research, develop and implement new initiatives for Carers regarding SDS. This role is funded until 31 March 2027.
Main Duties:
- To support the Carers and increase their knowledge to help them understand the options available to them regarding SDS.
- · Championing SDS within Renfrewshire for unpaid carers.
- · Ensuring the Carers are supported, knowledgeable and confident prior to their SDS Assessment.
- · Providing access to a wide range of information around SDS and helping carers to understand their rights with SDS and the legislation.
- · Supporting carers to get the most out of their support.
- · Maintaining communication with Carers by directing them and following up on any enquiries in a timely manner.
- · Work with other relevant organisations and services to provide support and refer where necessary.
- · Ensuring staff within the Carers Centre understand SDS and are updated with any new information regarding SDS.
- · Work closely with the adult support team within the Centre.
- · Provide advocacy support to the Carer if required.
- · Continue to work closely with the Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership and the SDS team.
- · Implement and develop an SDS Carers group to gain peer support and help further understanding of SDS.
This job description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibilities associated with this job. It is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,312.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Can you tell us about your experience with Self Directed Support and any previous work you have done with unpaid Carers?
Work Location: In person
