A peer role on Elmwood Ward, a specialist dementia ward at Parklands Hospital, supporting the families and carers of people receiving inpatient mental health care. The post holder offers one-to-one support, runs carer groups, helps draw up carers' communication plans and connects carers with services and community resources. It is designed for people who have cared for a friend or family member through mental distress, and an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience is accepted.
What the job involves
- Provide one-to-one support to families and carers, drawing on own lived experience
- Build trusting relationships with carers
- Facilitate carer groups
- Help carers access information, services and community resources
- Develop Carer's Communication Plans with carers, patients and the multidisciplinary team
- Promote communication and ensure carers feel heard, valued and involved in care
- Advocate for carers and promote the Triangle of Care
- Strengthen links with local statutory, voluntary and community organisations
- Help improve the support available to carers
- Contribute to service improvement and evaluation
- Share experience to inspire hope that recovery is possible
- Empower carers to recognise their strengths, build resilience and access support
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, or equivalent experience
Experience
- Lived experience of caring for a friend or family member experiencing mental distress
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Empathy and a passion for supporting others through shared experience
- Ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries
- Ability to work collaboratively
What’s offered
- Flexible working requests can be discussed as part of the interview process
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
