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Peer Support Specialist

2 months ago


Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Title: Peer Support Specialist

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in promoting individual person-centered recovery by drawing on your own personal lived experience of mental health challenges and of accessing mental health services, particularly within the perinatal period.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work directly with inpatients on the Parent and Baby Unit, providing one-to-one support and facilitating group interventions.
  • Draw on your own lived experience to offer understanding, support, and hope to individuals accessing the service, promoting independence and recovery.
  • Contribute to the overall care of an individual, helping to identify early warning signs of deteriorating wellbeing and escalating concerns to senior staff members.
  • Support individuals to identify their strengths and triggers, and help them establish goals and steps to achieve them.
  • Facilitate groups and contribute to the co-production and co-delivery of training.

Person Specification:

  • Own personal experience of accessing Perinatal mental health services.
  • English language literacy and numeracy skills to the standard necessary to provide clear, understandable records on computerized systems.
  • Health Education England Peer Support Work training or equivalent experience and willingness to complete this.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

  • Previous experience of offering formal/informal peer support to people navigating recovery or experiencing mental illness from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Experience of working independently and as part of a team, paid or voluntary.
  • Experience of using your own history in a bounded approach to support others in similar situations.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families.