Local Carer Worker Role Guide

The Carers’ Resource

The Carers’ Resource is an independent and nationally recognised Yorkshire charity, established in 1996, which gives tailored information and support to carers, those in need of care and support, and the professionals who work with them.  The service supports people to remain independent and have choice and control to improve their lives or situations.

The service reflects the requirements of the Care Act 2014, the Children and Families Act 2014, and current contracts

• To provide a service to adult carers and parent carers.
• The LCW will work closely with carers listening, advising and supporting them. The role includes the provision of information, signposting, doing wellbeing reviews and identifying actions needed, emergency planning, benefits and financial choices, advocacy. The LCW may be working in the office, working in the local community and in carer homes

Role Guide

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form