Dementia Carer Support Advocate

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust; Workington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is looking for a Peer Supporter to join the Memory and Later Life Services team in Workington. This rewarding role assists family carers dealing with dementia and memory issues, leveraging personal experiences to create trusting relationships. The successful candidate will support and educate carers, help build community connections, and advocate for their needs. A commitment to training and personal resilience is essential, along with a willingness to work collaboratively in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Good level of secondary education required.
• Completion of the CNTW Peer Supporter Educational Programme is necessary.
• Experience in sharing recovery stories professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support families and carers during transitional periods.
• Advocacy for carers in meetings.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups for sharing experiences.
• Work 1:1 with carers to offer support.

Skills

Good interpersonal and team-working skills

Ability to share personal story of recovery

Confidence in skills and well-being resilience

Ability to facilitate groups

Ability to plan and prioritize workload

Experience with recovery / person-centred planning tools

Education

Good level of secondary education

Commitment to complete the CNTW Peer Supporter Educational Programme

Completion of Peer Support Specialist Training

Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training

Job description

A healthcare service provider is looking for a Peer Supporter to join the Memory and Later Life Services team in Workington. This rewarding role assists family carers dealing with dementia and memory issues, leveraging personal experiences to create trusting relationships. The successful candidate will support and educate carers, help build community connections, and advocate for their needs. A commitment to training and personal resilience is essential, along with a willingness to work collaboratively in a clinical environment.