Peer Support Specialist

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking three highly motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Peer Support Specialists in our award-winning Trauma Service. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing lived experience support to patients accessing our service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide welcome calls to new patients, offering a listening ear and support in their journey
  • Lead a drop-in peer support space, creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for patients to share their experiences
  • Offer one-to-one support around specific problem areas, drawing on your own experiences and expertise
  • Participate in and co-deliver psychoeducational groups, sharing your knowledge and insights with patients
  • Receive training and supervision from our clinical team, ensuring you have the skills and confidence to excel in your role
Requirements
  • Personal experience of mental health challenges, adverse experiences, and/or past trauma
  • Personal experience of accessing mental health services for therapeutic support
  • Willingness to share aspects of your recovery journey in a constructive way to support the development of others
  • Previous experience of supporting people in distress or with specific areas of significant difficulty (professional or personal)
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
  • Experience of accessing trauma-specific services
  • Personal experience of receiving psychoanalytic informed therapy
  • Previous experience of Peer Support/Lived Experience work
  • Previous experience of involvement in research, audits, or service evaluation
  • Experience of facilitating supportive group work
What We Offer
  • A unique opportunity to work alongside clinicians in supporting patients and contributing to the development of our service
  • Training and supervision to ensure you have the skills and confidence to excel in your role
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment, committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion
  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and contribute to the advancement of our service
About Us

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing high-quality care and training to our patients and staff. We value diversity and inclusion, and are passionate about creating a work environment that is welcoming and supportive of all individuals.

We are an anti-racist, anti-homophobic, and anti-transphobic organization, and are committed to working with others who share our values. We believe in the importance of lived experience work and the value it brings to our patients and staff.

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