Peer Support Worker
7 months ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 3 0.5 WTE Band 3 Peer Support Workers within the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Perinatal Mental Health Team.
The team is a specialist regional service that works with individuals in the perinatal period from pre-conception up until one year postnatal and is in the process of expanding and developing in line with the Perinatal Quality Standards for Community Perinatal Mental Health Services. We have been able to introduce the peer Support Worker role to our service as part of this service expansion and development in line with the CCQI 6 th Edition Standards for Community Perinatal Mental Health Services.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Personal experience of accessing Perinatal Mental Health services.
Providing formalised peer support and practical assistance - the Peer Support Worker will model positive peer support and intentionally use parts of their recovery story to empower individuals to achieve their recovery hopes, dreams and goals.
Establish supportive, empathic, non-directive and respectful mutual relationships, that allow individuals using mental health services to recognise their own strengths, abilities and effectively manage their own Mental Health, including recognising early signs of relapse.
Arrange access to information and education that can inform an individual about their decisions.
Liaise with other professionals and individuals to plan delivery of care and support including voluntary and community organisations, education, Involvement, Recovery & Wellness Centre, work and leisure.
Establish and maintain effective and appropriate communication and working relationships that respects everyone’s views, autonomy, and culture.
Have a good general education or relevant vocational training or knowledge gained through experience, including use of IT systems, or be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn.
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents.
Peer Support Workers (PSW) are an integral and valued member of our Mental Health Teams and, as recovery champions, practice the recovery values and act as ambassadors of recovery. They have been trained to use their experience to help other women and families recover from severe perinatal illness. Many will have received peer support themselves. They aim to build warm, sensitive, compassionate relationships with women and families and use their own experiences to give hope
Our service support individuals with a wide range of mental health conditions and experiences, including
neuro diverse conditions, such as Autism and ADHD,
cognitive impairment
multiple long term physical and mental health conditions.
As a person centred organisation we aim to support individuality through a diverse workforce that can support all individual characteristics.
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