Peer Supporter
Location
workington, england
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Bio & Pharmacology & Health
Posted
June 06, 2026
Peer Supporter
The closing date is 11 June 2026
Location: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) – Memory and Later Life Services, Lilyhall Business Centre, Workington.
The Peer Supporter role is a vital part of our plan to continually improve the service that we provide. It is aimed at people with personal lived experience of supporting a friend or relative with dementia.
The principal role of the post is to support carers throughout their journey following assessment, through to accessing care and treatment and beyond.
This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a Clinical Team, using personal experience to provide support, validation and hope for people following diagnosis.
Responsibilities and duties:
- Support families and carers while their loved ones are within our service and throughout transitional periods.
- Advocate for carers in meetings, raising awareness and...