Job Roles

Carer

A carer is someone who provides regular and substantial care to someone with mental health problems, but is not a paid care worker. A carer

Care Co-ordinator

Following an assessment of a person’s needs, a care plan may be put in place, which involves the services of several people (e.g. a psychiatrist,

Art Therapist

An art therapist helps people express difficult emotions and explore problems through using art materials such as paint, paper and clay. People don’t have to

Approved Social Worker (ASW)

Same as social workers, but (ASW’s) have undergone specific training in mental health law/ the Mental Health Act, which enables them to carry out Mental

Advocate

Advocates support people in having their views heard and their rights defended in the mental health treatment that they receive. Advocates may be paid or

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