• Thursday Daytime

Carers Count is a not-for-profit service facilitated by Cloverleaf Advocacy that supports unpaid adult carers in Kirklees.

Caring for a loved one can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone – we’re here to support you every step of the way. We work with carers (and those they care for under our Mental Health Service) aged 18 and over who give their time to support someone with a physical disability, long-term illness, older age, additional needs, a learning disability, dementia or mental ill-health.

Our dedicated team provides advice, information, advocacy, support groups, and activities for unpaid carers

At Carers Count part of our work is  providing groups for those in a caring role and for those who are being cared for with a mental health illness, substance misuse and early onset dementia to be supported in a peer support environment.

Groups at Carers Count are regular and provide a space for people to access support and wellbeing activities which in turn helps them relax, have time out while supporting each other.

The groups are facilitated by a group worker, with training, volunteers can help the groups run and provide this support.

The role involves  supporting the group worker at the scrap journaling group alongside Clear at our offices in Dewsbury every Thursday 1pm - 3pm this involves helping to deliver the group, engage with the attendees and any activities that they maybe doing. We will provide training in preparation for this role and ongoing support once you begin.

Opportunities to volunteer alongside other services in the Working Together Better Partnership which consists of 7 adult services in Kirklees who support those with mental health.

Skills required:

Previous experience of attending or running groups, not essential as training will be given.

Qualities:  Able to chat easily to people whilst being able to bring enthusiasm to the session, interested in arts & crafts / scrap journaling awareness of and respect for confidentiality, awareness of safeguarding, listening skills, patience and honesty

Attitude: Non-judgemental, reliable, punctual.

Expenses:  Volunteer expenses will be authorised on a volunteer expense form with valid receipts or ticket attached.  Details of this and other information relevant to volunteering is contained in the Cloverleaf/Carers Count Volunteer handbook.

In return you will gain experience, practice facilitation skills and training (including training in group facilitation), help gain valuable new skills and boost your confidence.

Carers Count Mental Health Service

• Health/Care/Community

• Application form required
• References required
• DBS (criminal record check that the organisation will organise)

Inhouse Mandatory Training

01/06/2026