Peer Support Specialist

2 days ago

Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Mental Health Matters Full time

About the Role

As a Peer Support Worker within our Crisis Recovery Service, you will work alongside Crisis Recovery Workers and other staff to offer practical and emotional support to clients by drawing directly from your own experience of mental health difficulties or caring for someone who experiences mental health difficulties.



Responsibilities

• Work alongside the client through their journey to achieve their personal goals
• Work with people in a face to face, virtual and telephone-based way to offer responsive support
• Support clients to access statutory support including psychological interventions
• Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of community resources and partner organisations to signpost clients and to promote social inclusion
• Give them a sense of hope and wellbeing and support them to gain a sense of control over their lives
• Help them engage with, and build connections and a sense of belonging to their local communities
• Help them gain satisfaction in different parts of their lives
• Live the values of Peer Support as described in the PSW Competency Framework 2020



About You

You will have experience or knowledge of community mental health services, whether through lived experience or work. You will have experience of communicating with people who have difficulties with their mental health in a supportive and beneficial way and be able to demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude. You will be able to demonstrate careful listening and a non-judgmental attitude working with people to understand their needs and aspirations.



What We Offer

You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. In addition, you will receive:




  • A minimum of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service
  • A 5% contributory pension scheme, with the opportunity to increase contributions
  • A holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including Employee assistance programme and personalised wellbeing action plans
  • Enhanced family friendly policies, pay and leave
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • A discount platform covering online, high street and supermarket purchases


Mental Health Matters

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.



Closing Information

An enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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