Advertised from 5 February 2026

Role

Borders Carers Centre has been providing support to unpaid carers in the Scottish Borders for over 30 years, and we now have a vacancy for a Carer Liaison Worker. 

We provide comprehensive support and services to unpaid carers throughout the region. Our focus is always on improving the quality of life for carers, offering tailored support to help them in their vital role whilst ensuring they have a strong voice in the design and delivery of services. 

We offer advice, information and support, which includes assessing carer needs and producing carers support plans, benefits support, grants & funding, short breaks and peer support groups. We also offer a counselling service, hospital services and a programme of events and activities. 

The successful candidate will provide person centred support leading to improved outcomes for carers in the Scottish Borders and will work closely with colleagues across local organisations to increase numbers of unpaid carers being supported. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an understanding of the needs of unpaid carers and the ability to build strong, positive relationships both internally and externally. 

The full job description and person specification for this post along with the application form can be found on Borders Carers Centre website: www.borderscarerscentre.co.uk

Application notes

We’re happy to have an initial informal chat with anyone who wants to find out more about the scope of the role. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your application, please call the office on 01896 752431 and ask for Nikki Hood, alternatively email: admin@borderscarers.co.uk. 

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 25th February 2026. 

To apply for this position please complete and return our job application form to admin@borderscarers.co.uk. 

Please note interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th March in person at Borders Carers Centre, Galashiels.

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