Job Description

We are looking for an expert by experience that has lived experience of being a carer of someone who has mental health issues. The Peer Support Carer's Lead works collaboratively and aims to assist in improving the wellbeing of families and carers of people who are admitted to the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team by supporting carers directly, either via 1:1 or groups, developing and maintaining relationships with the service provider teams, providing carers with updates of their relatives care and treatment, contributing to service development and research.



We support patients, family members and carers and remain committed to the recovery model and a holistic way of working in their homes, offering a variety of interventions and support to aid recovery.



To initiate, establish and maintain relationships with families and carers in a variety of settings, while developing trust and rapport.



Act as a coach and mentor to families and carers by providing information about support and services available for them, ensuring they have carers communication plans where required.



Work collaboratively with inpatient/CRHT/ATS to support carers via 1:1 support or group settings.



To work within The Triangle of Care standards and undertake self assessments and action plans.



You will receive regular supervision and have the opportunity for personal and professional development as well as contributing to the team's development.



You will be joining a committed and dynamic multidisciplinary team and will be fully supported and empowered to make a difference to creatively develop many new ways of working, towards building safe and responsive quality mental health services fit for the future.



In return we can offer a supportive working environment and access to training opportunities to assist you to realise your potential and achieve a greater degree of job satisfaction.



The team, require a Peer Support Carers Lead who can work both independently and as part of our team, with the support of the other team members and can bring their own lived expertise of being a carer to a fast-paced team, and who are confident working closely with colleagues and service users alike.



Peer Support Carers Lead will appreciate that service users in crisis and their support network often have difficulty navigating through NHS and voluntary sector services. You will support carers to understand their rights and what to expect from the team and offer signposting to local carers support groups.