A carer is: someone who looks after a friend, relative or neighbour
who is disabled, ill or frail or, in the case of a young carer,
might be additionally affected by illness or disability in the family.

Job and volunteering opportunities at CSM

Working for CSM

We currently have the following vacancy - closing date for applications is 12noon on 23rd August 2010.

We are recruiting for a new highly motivated, enthusiastic person with specialist skills and the experience to offer sensitive support to our clients.

ADULT CARERS ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT OFFICER-

Do you have excellent skills to engage with people and experience of casework and / or advocacy? If you have a good understanding of the needs of unpaid / family carers and empathy with disability, substance misuse and / or mental health issues then you may be the person we are looking for. We are looking for a dynamic, well organised and relaible team member for this new role. You will have experience of working to support vulnerable people and their families and hold relevant qualifications.

35 hours p/w full time or jobshare considered. Will involve some evening and some weekend working. £25,250pa. Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 23rd August 2010. Interviews will be held on 7th September 2010.

Adult Carers Assessment and Support Officer - click here for details

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM HERE - PLEASE DO NOT SEND CVs

SUMMARY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL POSTS

Volunteering for CSM

There are a number of volunteering opportunities available at CSM. You can give your time to help carers in the following ways:

Admin Volunteers - role includes admin, telephone work, helping to facilitate sub groups, getting involved in providing advice and information etc.

Therapy Volunteers - we are always on the look out qualified volunteers who are able to offer therapies (massage/aromatherapy/reiki etc) to Carers

Befrienders - we are currently looking for befrienders to help support carers.

Youth work - volunteers can get involved in the Young Carers Project in the following ways:

• Drivers - Mini buses are used to pick up/drop off young carers to/from their home and club.
  
• Escorts - escorts accompany the driver in the mini bus
  
• Helpers - to support the group setting up/clearing away and assisting the leaders to run the activities at the club/day tip/event
  

Contact Us:
call our office on 020 8646 7515

email us at: info@...

Carers Support Merton
The Vestry Hall

336-338 London Road

Mitcham CR4 3UD

How to Make a Referral to CSM
Referral Form for Adults
Referral Form for Young Carers

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