Peer Support Worker

1 week ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Mind BLMK Full time

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Peer Support Worker

Post no: 600

Location: Ampthill and Leighton Buzzard

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 12 hrs per week (Monday & Tuesday)

Salary: £23,088 per annum, FTE (actual salary £7,488 per annum)

We are searching for a Peer Support Worker to join our mental health services. The role is a peer support worker, who would facilitate face to face and zoom groups, and help us with the smooth running of Mind BLMK services. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the recovery journey needed to improve mental health and wellbeing.

Our peer support and recovery services are a key element of the services we offer, and we are looking for someone who can use their own lived experiences to provide support to help individuals achieve their goals.

Service Delivery

  • Support an existing peer led eco-therapy group to work towards self-sustainability
  • Coordinate the service processing of client referrals, adding details to the data base and assessing client suitability by carrying out risk assessments.
  • Support clients to access other services within Mind BLMK.
  • Encourage and support client engagement with Mind BLMK through the influence and participation process, Guarantor Membership, and training opportunities.
  • Contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK's HR policies, procedures and guidance (workload planning and support).
  • Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader in line with Mind BLMK's policies, procedures, requirements and guidance.

    Entitlements/benefits:
    • 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
    • Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
    • Westfield Health Plan – includes access to everyday healthcare and indemnifies towards the cost of routine health care.
    • Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
    • In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
    • Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

      If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

      Closedown: Friday 21st June 2024

      Interview date: Friday 5th July 2024

      Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply

      Start date: ASAP

      Interested?

      If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

      Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

      Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

      No agencies please.


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