Peer Recovery Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will possess personal lived experience of overcoming mental health challenges and utilizing mental health services. It is essential to clearly articulate this experience in your application.

We are looking to fill two part-time positions, and we welcome applicants who may prefer reduced hours. The primary location for these roles will be in the designated area, with travel required across various regions as part of the responsibilities.

As a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, you will be an integral member of the team, assisting individuals in accessing appropriate interventions and support tailored to their unique recovery journeys, as outlined in their personalized care plans.

By sharing your own recovery experiences, you will provide inspiration and hope to others, demonstrating that recovery is achievable.

All team members are expected to adhere to the organization's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct, and principles of Equality and Diversity.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will involve supporting individuals facing mental health challenges to:

  • Enhance and maintain their independence.
  • Develop essential life skills, confidence, resilience, and self-esteem.
  • Build social connections and mitigate feelings of isolation.
  • Participate in peer support sessions, offering holistic guidance, information, and referrals as needed.
  • Identify opportunities for self-directed recovery through personal choice and management.
  • Access necessary services and support.
  • Promote positive decision-making.
  • Collaborate with service users and, when appropriate, their caregivers to create personalized care plans.
  • Encourage active participation in their own care planning process.

About Our Organization

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is a forward-thinking organization with ambitious goals, striving to be the premier provider of mental health and specialized learning disability services in the nation.

With a dedicated workforce of approximately 3,500 individuals and a substantial annual income, the Trust delivers integrated health and social care services through a network of community and inpatient facilities, serving diverse populations across multiple regions. As a university NHS foundation trust, HPFT fosters strong partnerships with educational institutions, offering excellent learning and development opportunities while enhancing our clinical research capabilities.

Despite the challenges faced by the NHS, this is an exciting time to join HPFT, which has received outstanding recognition for its services.

Job Duties

You will leverage your personal recovery journey to support individuals using the service, either in one-on-one or group settings. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Modeling and mentoring recovery strategies and coping mechanisms.
  • Implementing a person-centered and recovery-focused approach in all aspects of your work.
  • Inspiring hope and sharing valuable life lessons.
  • Adopting a trauma-informed perspective.
  • Contributing to peer support initiatives, including individual and group sessions.
  • Monitoring and regularly reviewing the safety and well-being of each service user.
  • Participating in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of support services.
  • Reporting any incidents or unusual occurrences to your supervisor.
  • Addressing any safeguarding concerns with your line manager.
  • Attending relevant team meetings and supervision sessions.
  • Engaging in reflective practices with team members.

For a comprehensive overview of the Job and Person Specification, please refer to the attached documentation prior to applying.

Qualifications

Required

  • Strong educational background up to GCSE level or equivalent.
  • Qualification at NVQ Level 4 or an equivalent credential.

Experience

Required

  • Personal lived experience of recovery from mental health challenges.
  • Experience as a peer support worker, whether paid or voluntary.
  • Willingness to share personal experiences of mental health challenges with service users and their families.

Skills

Required

  • Developed personal strategies for managing your own recovery.
  • Ability to maintain a non-judgmental stance.
  • Capacity to support individuals in their recovery without taking over their responsibilities.
  • Sensitive understanding of diversity issues and a commitment to promoting anti-discriminatory practices and equal opportunities.
  • Demonstrated empathy, compassion, and patience.
  • Ability to communicate your story in a concise and meaningful manner.

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