Jobs – Staff Vacancies

Carers in Hertfordshire is a well-respected, independent, carer-led charity that works to ensure that all Hertfordshire’s unpaid family and friend carers are recognised, valued and supported in their caring role, have the opportunity for a life outside of caring, and can exercise a collective voice in the county.

Do you share our values? Read them at this link. You can also read more about how we help unpaid carers at this link.

We are pleased to be an accredited Living Wage Employer. This means that every member of staff in our organisation earns not just the minimum wage but the Living Wage.

The Living Wage is an hourly rate set independently and updated annually, based on the cost living in the UK.

We believe that every member of staff deserves a Living Wage. You can find out more about the Living Wage by visiting www.livingwage.org.uk.

There are other benefits to working at Carers in Hertfordshire – follow this link to find out more – Benefits of working at Carers in Hertfordshire.

Carers in Hertfordshire is a flexible employer, committed to openness and equality of opportunity in every activity, from the way we recruit and promote employees to the way we deliver our services. It is a core responsibility of members, employees and volunteers of the charity to ensure that every individual we come into contact with is treated with dignity and respect. We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the population we serve and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and diversities.

Vacancies:

Dementia Information and Advice Coordinator for Unpaid Carers

Contract: Maternity cover (52 weeks)
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £26,490 per annum

We are looking for a reliable and committed person to be part of our team of advisors providing information, advice and emotional support to carers, working collaboratively with colleagues and other organisations to achieve this. This post is hosted by Carers in Hertfordshire in partnership with Age UK. Experience of providing such support is essential and prior working with carers desirable.

The work is primarily telephone based, but there are times when face to face support may be required. The role may also include undertaking talks and presentations to both promote and raise awareness of the service.

Closing Date: Tuesday 27th May 2025 9am
Interview Date: Thursday 5th June 2025, in person in Hertford

Application pack for Dementia Information & Advice Coordinator