About this role
Job summary
We are looking for Perinatal Peer Support Workers to support women and birthing people receiving care from the East London Mother and Baby Unit to Perinatal Community Services across North Central and East London
In this role, you will offer emotional and practical support to mothers during their time in hospital and as they move back into the community. A key part of the role is helping people prepare for discharge from the Mother and Baby Unit and supporting their transition into community services.
As part of this role they will be opportunities to help NCEL Perinatal Provider Collaborative to consider what Peer Support looks like going from the East London Mother and Baby Unit back into women and birthing people local areas.
Main duties of the job
Using your own lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery, you will provide understanding, encouragement, and hope to others. You will build supportive relationships, help mothers connect with activities and support networks, and work alongside healthcare staff to support recovery for both parent and baby
We are looking for people who:
Have lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery Want to support other mothers and birthing people Are good listeners and able to build trusting relationships Are passionate about helping people feel hopeful and supported This is an opportunity to use your experience to make a real difference to families during an important stage of their recovery journey.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information around the job role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential
oGood general education background oGCSE English/Maths oGood ability in written and spoken English oELFT Peer Support Training oNVQ3 or equivalent
Desirable
oOther qualifications
Experience Essential
oLived experience of perinatal mental health difficulties and support services
Desirable
oExperience of group facilitation or co-production.
Knowledge Essential
oAwareness of the standards of professional behaviour expected within the service by NCEL Perinatal Provider Collaborative o Awareness of therapeutic boundaries and the importance of maintaining clear boundaries at all times with patients both on and off the ward. oAn understanding and appropriate application of policies and procedures. oFulfilment of all identified mandatory and statutory identified training needs in order to achieve Trust objectives and specific Local objectives. oTo understand and acknowledge the right of those patients who use Mental Health Services in accordance with the Policies and procedures of the Trust and the Mental Health Act Code of Practice oEnsure compliance with Health and Safety regulations (Health and Safety at Work Act, Infection Control Policy etc.) and that requirements are fully complied with in line with the guidance and instruction of the Matron. oWork in collaboration with the ward team in order to maintain environmental integrity and safety. oContribute to the Quality Improvement (QI) work of the Trust at the ward level.
Desirable
oAwareness of trauma-informed approaches and recovery-oriented practice
Skills Essential
oAbility to draw on lived experience in a safe, boundaried, and purposeful way oStrong communication and interpersonal skills. oBasic IT skills (e.g., email, record-keeping, digital communication oEmpathy, sensitivity, and the ability to build trusting relationships oOpenness to learn and develop new skills and knowledge oAbility to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information. oOrganisational and time-management skills. oAbility to work independently and within a multidisciplinary and matrix managed team oFlexible, adaptable, and proactive approach. oTo have cultural awareness, respect, and understanding around needs of different communities and to acknowledge the need for curiosity and engagement with people from diverse backgrounds
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address East London Mother & Baby Unit
City & Hackney Centre for Mental Health, Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)