Peer Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Full time
Job Overview

Role Summary

The Peer Support Worker role has been developed to utilize the skills of individuals who have lived experience of receiving secondary care mental health services. Through sharing their own experiences, Peer Support Workers will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish supportive, positive, and respectful relationships with all individuals.
  • Provide peer support, maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Help individuals identify recovery goals themselves.
  • Support service users to identify and overcome fears within a relationship of empathy and trust.
  • Undertake appropriate administrative duties for delivering effective and timely care, including updating patient records.

Work Environment

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust provides a range of community health, mental health, and learning disability services for people of all ages. Our team serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

Requirements

  • UK driving license and means to drive.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust aims to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek individuals who share our commitment.



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