Carer's Peer Support Worker - Beechwood Ward

Are you passionate about supporting families and carers of older people with mental health challenges? Join us as a Carer's Peer Support Worker on Beechwood Ward, an assessment and treatment ward providing care for older adults with functional mental health needs such as depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. This is a six-month secondment opportunity starting in March 2026, offering you the chance to use your lived experience of caring for someone with mental distress to inspire hope, share understanding, and empower carers to navigate their journey with confidence and resilience.

In this rewarding role, you'll build trusting relationships, provide emotional and practical support, and facilitate carer support groups. You'll implement Carer Communication Plans, advocate for carers' voices, and connect them to vital resources through statutory, voluntary, and community networks. You'll also deliver training, promote the Triangle of Care framework, and contribute to service development, evaluation, and audit activities.

Beechwood Ward offers a welcoming environment with its own garden and seating area for patients and visitors, creating a space for meaningful engagement. If you are empathetic, a strong communicator, and passionate about recovery-focused care, this is your chance to make a real difference. Join us and help carers feel valued, informed, and supported every step of the way.