Mental Health Carers Support Worker

Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting unpaid carers of people with mental health conditions? We're looking for a compassionate and proactive Mental Health Carers Support Worker to join our team.

In this role, you'll work alongside Senior Support Workers to deliver practical and emotional support to mental health carers. You'll provide information, signposting, and support and co-facilitate support groups and programmes that empower carers and promote independence.

You'll be part of a cross-county, cross-age-range service that values kindness, respect, and teamwork. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of carers while working collaboratively with community mental health teams, social services, and voluntary sector partners.

What we're looking for:

Experience in mental health or social care settings

Knowledge of carers' needs and local support services

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

A full driving licence and willingness to travel across the locality

Join us in shaping a service that puts carers at the heart of mental health support.

Main duties of the job

As a Mental Health Carers Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting unpaid carers of individuals with mental health conditions. Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering support to mental health carers as directed by senior mental health carers support workers.

Promoting the recognition of mental health carers across internal services and external organisations.

Providing information, advice, and signposting to help carers access appropriate services and resources.

Co-facilitating carers support groups and programmes to promote wellbeing and resilience.

Maintaining accurate and timely records in line with Trust policies and contributing to service monitoring and evaluation.

Working collaboratively with community mental health teams, social services, voluntary sector partners, and other stakeholders.

Supporting carers with their emotional, physical, and practical needs, and helping them navigate the challenges of their caring role.

Attending team meetings, supervision, and contributing to service development through feedback and reporting of unmet needs.

Travelling across the locality to meet carers in various settings, including their homes and community venues.

This role requires empathy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.

Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.