Carers First is looking for carers/volunteers who can commit time to become a Peer Support Group volunteer to help run our monthly Men’s Meet-up.

These groups aim to reduce the social isolation experienced by male carers; provide opportunities to spend time with other male carers, share experiences, build positive peer networks, provide respite from their role, and overall improve their wellbeing.

Duties:

• Be involved with Carers First to promote the groups available to Carers.
• Support the male carers attending the peer group in a professional and inclusive manner.
• Communicate and listen in a non-judgemental and positive way.
• Ensure you keep confidentiality where appropriate with conversations.
• Support in planning and organising group session

• Skills
• • Experience in facilitating a group is desirable but not essential.
  • Good listening skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Respectful of others
  • Non-judgemental
  • Shows compassion and empathy.
  • Trustworthy and reliable