Peer Support Worker for Psychosis Research

3 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Peer Support Worker to join our team at Oxford Health NHS Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the Feeling Safer intervention, a new six-month guided online programme for the treatment of persecutory delusions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver the Feeling Safer intervention to patients with persecutory delusions, under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.
  • Build rapport with service users, while maintaining professional boundaries, and draw on both experience and knowledge of the service user perspective and the clinical approach.
  • Establish a trusting and supportive relationship with those taking part in the Feeling Safer therapy, with high levels of engagement expected from the post-holder.
  • Have the individual service users' needs at the forefront at all times and use the skills and experience of lived experience and peer support to underpin their day-to-day work.
  • Attend and contribute to study fidelity rating meetings, supervision, and regular training sessions with other study staff members.

Requirements

  • Completed at least a Level 2 approved Peer Mentor course (7 credits/ 70 hours of study), or equivalent.
  • Qualified through experience as a 'service user' with personal experience of psychosis or bipolar disorder or severe depression, and experience of using mental health services.
  • Working with patients diagnosed with psychosis.

What We Offer

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression.
  • Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development.
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service.
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants, and retailers.
  • Competitive pension scheme.
  • Lease car scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Mental Health First Aiders.
  • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply).
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.


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