Care Co-Ordinator

Carer’s Link Officer
Location: Oldham Council
Contract: 6-month agency placement

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Carer’s Link Officer to join the Carers’ Team at Oldham Council for a 6-month placement.

This role will focus solely on the backlog of Carer’s Assessment Reviews, enabling the substantive team to concentrate on new and more complex cases.

Role Overview

• Undertake Carer’s Assessments and Reviews, identifying needs and risks in line with assessed requirements.
  
  
• Develop care plans tailored to the carer’s needs, including access to information, advice, personal budgets, and carers’ services.
  
  
• Provide carers with clear information on services, welfare benefits, and charges to enable informed decisions.
  
  
• Liaise with statutory, voluntary, and independent organisations to promote the wellbeing of carers and strengthen local networks.
  
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with departmental policies.
  
  
• Support the delivery of carer-specific health and social care strategies across the borough.
  
  
• Ensure services reflect the needs of individuals from minority communities and socially disadvantaged groups.
  
  

Key Requirements

• Health & Social Care qualification (minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
  
  
• Experience working in a social care environment (statutory, voluntary, or independent sector).
  
  
• Experience conducting carers’ assessments/reviews and producing written reports and care plans.
  
  
• Ability to identify needs and risks, and to make referrals or transfers to other appropriate services.
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of carers across Oldham while helping to bring the service fully up to date.

? To apply, please send your CV to john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

? We also offer a £250 referral bonus if you refer a successful candidate.