Advertised from 19 March 2026

Role

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, the impact of caring on people’s lives, and the 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.

Application notes

Download the job description & person specification to find out more about the role.

Complete the application form and equal opportunities form and return to jobs@vocal.org.uk 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 2026, 5pm

Expected Interview date: Wednesday/ Thursday 22/23 April 2026

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