About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand the peer support workforce in our ReConnect Service.
Our Greater Manchester ReConnect Service is commissioned by NHS England and is a care after custody service that seeks to improve the care of people leaving prison. ReConnect offers screening and support pre-release, and peer led navigation and support in the community, post release.
The Greater Manchester ReConnect Service is currently provided in HMP Forest Bank and HMP Hindley, HMP Buckley Hall and HMP Manchester. Our community provision offers support to people leaving prison whoare residing in or repatriating to the Greater Manchester region.
The vacanciy positions will cover all community boroughs of Greater Manchester.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Peer Support Navigator is to draw on personal experience and direct contact with the criminal justice system and valuable lived experience of wider health vulnerabilities. The post holders will empower people to connect, access and navigate health services, voluntary sector services and community-based activities and support. This role is to support and influence the journeys of individuals leaving prison to enhance their health, wellbeing, and improve quality of life and outcomes.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
Good level of secondary education Willingness to work toward attainment of NVQ 3 or equivalent in relevant subject.
Desirable
Willingness to undertake further training in line with the development of the RPSW role
Experience Essential
Evidence of pro social behaviour (e.g empathy, actions that benefit others) Experience of mental vulnerability and contact with the Criminal Justice System.
Desirable
Experience of working in a team Experience of training, teaching, coaching/mentoring others Experience of using a range of self-management or recovery tools and techniques
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Willingness to use the Trust IT systems. Able to relate to a wide range of people. Knowledge and commitment to service user's rights Professional in appearance and behaviour Able to manage conflict and to help others to do so. Ability to maintain a healthy home/work life balance. Good team-working skills Willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback Ability to work in an enabling and creative way. Ability to manage stress and to plan and prioritise workload. Ability to carry out practical tasks
Desirable
Computer literate Experience of participation in service user involvement and consultation work. Experience of being supervised
Other Requirements Essential
Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times.
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 Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Base - Lance Burn Medical Centre Salford
Community work is based across Greater Manchester footprint
M6 5QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)