Mental Health Community Support Specialist

4 days ago

Feltham, Greater London, United Kingdom West London NHS Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Peer Support Worker to join our team at West London NHS Trust. This exciting opportunity will allow the successful candidate to provide outstanding support within mental health community settings.



Main Duties of the Job

The role of Senior Peer Support Worker has been developed specifically for experienced peer support workers who have completed their accredited peer support worker training and meet the criteria in the competency framework for peer support workers as defined by ImROC. The successful candidate will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to help people to engage with their local communities and benefit from all the supports available locally.



Working for Our Organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.



Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.



Person Specification


Qualifications


  • Formal peer support accredited training
  • Completion of peer support work competencies as defined by ImROC


Experience

  • Personal lived experience of mental health distress
  • Personal experience of accessing primary or secondary mental health service
  • Experience of working as a peer support worker


Knowledge

  • Understanding of how lived experience of mental health problems can be used to support others
  • Good understanding of recovery focussed principles and how they can influence support for service users
  • Understanding of the issues and concerns that service users may have in relation to their care
  • Ability to support others in a recovery orientated way
  • Able to maintain the profile of the peer support service within a multidisciplinary/ multi-agency setting
  • Ability to receive highly complex and sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
  • Computer Literacy


Other Requirements

  • Positive and approachable manner
  • Enthusiasm and passion for working within mental health services


Desirable Criteria

  • Training for lived experience practitioners
  • Evidence of further related training
  • Health related qualification
  • Experience of working with peers and/ or clinicians using a co-production methodology within a work setting
  • Experience of contributing to a research project or audit
  • Experience of collaborative working alongside professionals in either a statutory or non-statutory mental health service
  • Experience of group work interventions
  • Experience of working as a peer trainer
  • Knowledge of mental health policies and legislation that may contribute to support for service users
  • Understanding the impact of stigma and discrimination on service users
  • Good organisational skills and time management


Visa Sponsorship

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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