Purpose of role

We provide group sessions for carers, enabling individuals to connect with other carers and explore common issues, concerns and share ideas. The purpose of the groups is to allow carers to take time out from their busy caring role, provide opportunities to share experiences gather information and meet new carers who understand through day-to-day experiences.

We are looking for volunteers who will support the running of the Carers Peer Support Service. 

Time commitment 

2 hours a week (or more) and a minimum 6 month commitment 

Locations

This role can be carried out remotely via telephone or an online platform. 
This role can be carried out in one of our Wellbeing Centres across Hertfordshire if preferred.

Main tasks

  • Updating HMN database
  • Trained to carry out Telephone Assessments
  • Flag any concerns regarding the carers to Coordinator
  • 1 to 1 Carers support via telephone, online and face to face
  • Support Carers events
  • Other identified tasks as role develops

Click here for more information on our Carers Support Service

As a Carers Peer Support Worker, I find the role very varied and interesting. If I ever get stuck, I have a very supportive manager, who is always there to help me. I get great satisfaction from being a Carers Peer Support Worker and I find it very rewarding. 

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