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Peer Support Worker

4 months ago

Remote, United Kingdom AWD Recruitment Limited Full time

Mental Health Peer Support Worker with QCF/NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and experience of working with Young People delivering 1-2-1 and/or group support is required for Field-Based position with a well-established mental health charity.

**SALARY**: £20,000 per annum (Band 2) + £3,000 London Allowance + Benefits

**LOCATION**: Field Based across the Borough of Brent

**JOB TYPE**: Full-Time, Permanent

**WORKING HOURS**: 35 Hours per Week

**Please note**: A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport, with appropriate insurance to cover work related travel is essential for this role

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Mental Health Peer Support Worker with QCF/NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and experience of working with Young People delivering 1-2-1 and/or group support.

As the Mental Health Peer Support Worker you will work as part of the organisation’s Brent Mental Health Peer Support Service.

The Mental Health Peer Support Worker will provide peer support and practical assistance to young adult service users in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery journey.

Through sharing the wisdom of own lived experience of recovery, the Mental Health Peer Support Worker will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others by facilitating and supporting information sharing to promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. The company believes that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity - and that’s why equity is one of their core values.

They draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of their people - regardless of who they are or their background - to help them become an inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider who reflect the diverse communities they support as a mental health charity.

DUTIES

Your duties and responsibilities as the Mental Health Peer Support Worker will include:
Work with the Pathway Lead to deliver support to individuals accessing the borough young adult service

Facilitate the young adult to make the transition from CAMHS to Adult Mental Health Services

Assume a ‘coaching’ role supporting service users in developing personal recovery plans; this can be delivered individually or in groups

Assist service users to identify their strengths, personal interests and goals

Model/mentor a recovery process and demonstrate coping skills, using own experience of recovery

Provide opportunities for service users to direct their own recovery process

Work together with the service user and where possible, their family members/carers, in the drawing up of care plans encouraging and motivating them to take an active role in their own care plan

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Lived experience of mental health challenges and ability to work with Young People in a relatable way to build rapport and trust

QCF / NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Full UK driving license and have access to own transport with appropriate insurance to cover work related travel

Working knowledge of debts, housing, mental health, dementia, employment, and social prescribing

Experience of working with Young People delivering 121/group support

Experienced in maintaining professional boundaries, even in challenging situations

Ability to make a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s situation and needs; to develop, implement and review risk management plans and devise support plans to meet these needs

Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with service users and practice in a non-discriminatory manner, respecting the beliefs and cultural practices

Experience of using clinical outcome measures to inform practice

Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills

Good knowledge of standard IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and use of database / information systems

Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and be self-reflective in own personal and professional development

Able to prioritise workload demands and positively respond to unforeseen challenges

Deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner

**BENEFITS**:
**Rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform**: Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc

**Wellbeing support**: A hub that gives physical, and mental health support. The company also have an Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments

Flexible Working - you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. Generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as