Do you have experience of providing unpaid care for someone with mental ill health? Do you feel you can use this experience to support others?
York Carers Centre is an independent charity supporting unpaid carers in York. We are looking for a highly motivated and organised individual to join our friendly dedicated team, helping unpaid carers to maintain their health and wellbeing through the provision of information, advice and support.
As a Carer Peer Supporter, you will provide one to one emotional support, information and advice to carers of people with mental ill health, alongside supporting regular group and hospital drop-ins for carers. An understanding of the needs and rights of unpaid carers will be required.
This is an exciting opportunity for people who have a genuine interest in using their previous experience to support others, who can work within the boundaries of confidentiality and can work effectively with a wide range of clients, to provide one to one emotional support and group work.
The role will involve flexible/hybrid working, including occasional evening work, travelling to and working from a range of outreach venues in the York area.
These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Location: York | Organisation: York Carers Centre
Salary: £26,835 per annum (Actual £10,879 working 15 hours) | Job type: Part time | Hours: 15.00 hours
Benefits:
In return we’ll offer you:
The opportunity to make a notable contribution to our work in making a difference to the lives of carers in York
A friendly supportive working environment
Generous Annual Leave
Great flexible hybrid working options
Learning and development opportunities
Contributory pension scheme
Closing date: 24-05-2026
How to apply:
To apply, please visit: https://yorkcarerscentre.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/14
To arrange an informal chat, please email Karen Weaver, HR Consultant, at [email protected]
We particularly welcome applications from people with their own caring experience.
We are committed to equal opportunities for all and would especially welcome applications from people with ethnically diverse backgrounds.
Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we cannot respond to every application individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, then your application has been unsuccessful.
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mental health