Recovery Coach

We are proud to provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities. We're committed to delivering the very best care for the people who use our services.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. As a Peer Support Worker, you will be working directly with service users on a one-to-one and/or group basis, using your own experiences to empower them to take control of their lives and work towards recovery.

The salary for this role is £29,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience. If you have lived experience of mental health difficulties and are passionate about supporting others, we encourage you to apply.

Main Responsibilities

• Model personal responsibility, self-awareness, self-belief, self-advocacy, and hopefulness via the telling of own recovery journey to inspire and install confidence in peers.
• Support other members of the multi-disciplinary team in promoting a recovery-oriented environment and identifying recovery-focused activities facilitating the sharing of information/education as required.
• Empower service users to take greater control and responsibility over their own care and successfully achieve their personal goals.

Requirements

• Demonstrate an understanding of what Peer Support work is.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of personal recovery.
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills and an ability to form peer relationships with service users and carers.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance.
• Access to Continued Professional Development.
• Involvement in improvement and research activities.
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service.
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel.