Opportunity to join the Carers Support team – Parent Carer Support Officer, Bristol

Carers Support Bristol and South Gloucestershire provide a wide range of information, advice, and support services for unpaid adult and young carers.

We have a vacancy for a Parent Carer Support Officer which is based at our offices in the Vassall Centre, Fishponds.  This is a fixed term post until 30^th June 2026 and can be worked on a hybrid basis.

Hours:  22.5 hours per week (preferably on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays)

Salary:  £15,243 actual based on hours above (£25,406 per annum FTE)

This role is focused on parents who care for children with additional needs.  Day-to-day work will include:

• Providing advice information and guidance
• Providing one to one practical and emotional support
• Signposting and referring parent carers to partner organisations
• Maintaining and updating client records
• Working closely with Bristol Parent Carers

Applicants will need to have good verbal and written communication skills and be computer literate.  Previous experience in a role that has involved advice and support would be helpful.  A comprehensive induction and appropriate training will be provided.

Applications can be made via an application form,  which is available from the “Get Involved” page on our website (https://www.carersbsg.org.uk), where you will find all the information you need to help you with your application.

If you would like to know more about this role, please e-mail DawnT@carersbsg.org.uk

If you do not have access to the internet, please call our office on 0117 9392562 or email: recruitment@carersbsg.org.uk