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Carer Support Practitioner (Midlothian)

Vocal - Voice Of Carers Across Lothian
Midlothian Carer Centre
Full-time
10th April 2026
Listed today
  • Salary:£19.86 per hour / £37,707 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
  • Hours:30 hours per week over 4 days (with regular evening and occasional weekend work)
  • Location:Midlothian Carer Centre, 30/1 Hardengreen Industrial Estate, Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith EH22 3NX

VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Carer Support Practitioner to join its busy team, providing high‑quality casework support to unpaid carers across Midlothian.

The post holder will work directly with unpaid carers to deliver person‑centred, outcomes‑focused support, helping them to navigate their caring situation and access appropriate support for their health and wellbeing, personal development, and wider life goals.

VOCAL is a carer‑led organisation that delivers a wide range of services to support unpaid carers in their caring role. The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of a team, contribute to improving outcomes for carers, and actively promote and maximise engagement with VOCAL services.

Applicants will demonstrate:

  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • experience of casework and person‑centred support
  • a strong understanding of the
    • diverse nature of caring roles
    • impact of caring on people’s lives
    • barriers carers may face at different stages of the caring journey

A sound working knowledge of health and social care is essential, alongside a good understanding of how the statutory, voluntary and private sectors operate. The role also requires the ability to build effective, outcome‑focused relationships with other agencies and professionals to support carers holistically.

How to apply

Download the person specification and job description below. Complete the application form and equal opportunities form and return to ku.gr1773864332o.lac1773864332ov@sb1773864332oj1773864332 or by post to HR, VOCAL, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5HB.

We welcome applications from under-represented minority groups.

Closing date:            Friday 10 April, 5pm

Interviews:                Wednesday 22 or Thursday 23 April