1 adult in every 8 is a carer (5.7 million in Britain)  

 

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Administration Officer

Provides administrative support to the staff and Board of Trustees. Maintains the membership database and ensures the efficient running of the office.

Carer Support Worker

Helps individual carers to access services and provides a listening ear. Establishes and develops carers groups and organises events.

Carer Support Worker for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Carers

Works with individual carers from BME communities to enable them to access appropriate services and support. Establishes links and develops networks with local BME communities and other organisations.

Volunteer Coordinator

Recruits supports and trains volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Maria Laben on 0191 490 0121

Chief Officer

Manages the day - to - day running of the organisation, including staff supervision & managing budgets. Works with other organisations to make sure that covers receive the best possible services & support, that their views are represented.Identifies gaps in carers services and develops projects to meet those needs. Raises the profile of carers and carers' issues with the relevant people. Responsible for fundraising

Information Officers -

Run the Carers Information Service to answer any queries that carers, or those working with carers, may have. Keep an up-to-date information resource of leaflets, books and reference materials. Produce the newsletter, Carers Information Pack and other publicity.

Board of Trustees

The main role of the Trustee is to oversee the development of the organisation.

Volunteers

We have a number of volunteers whose help is invaluable to the organisation. Volunteers help with various parts of our work, including administration, awareness raising and helping out at events and social occasions.


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