About this role
Job summary
Peer Support Specialist - B4, permanent, part-time post
Do you have expertise from your own experience of mental health problems and a proven track record of using your expertise to support others' recovery?
If so, we have a permanent, part-time Peer Support Specialist position that will interest you.
The post is in a specialist community mental health service for adults with severe mental health problems in Horsham, West Sussex
Main duties of the job
Our growing workforce of Peer Specialists work alongside service users to build their confidence andstrengthen their community support networks so that they are empowered to live well despite theirmental health challenges.
The successful candidate must be able to travel, preferably being able to drive using their own transport.
About us
In return for your skills and enthusiasm, we can offer you interesting and rewarding work in a team which prides itself in providing a high standard of care and support as well as providing excellent learning opportunities and regular supervision and support for its staff. There is a strong professional network for peer workers across the Trust with a bespoke peer training package, buddy andmentorship schemes offered alongside the regular clinical supervision they all receive within theirteams.
Please note that if you are currently receiving treatment from the same service where the post is situated, you are advised to contact the recruiting manager to discuss potential conflicts of interestbefore proceeding with your application.
This post is 15hrs (2 days) per week. We are a 9-5 Monday to Friday service
Job description Job responsibilities
Peer Support workers engage with mental health service users to show empathy, share experience, inspire hope and promote recovery with the aim of assisting individuals to gain and maintain independence in the community
Peer Support workers are part of the Adult Mental Health Services multi-disciplinary Care Team. The role is to focus on the day to day holistic support needs of service users. Self-managed care is essential to this: the supported person is encouraged to assess their own needs and to develop and implement a self-management plan
Peer support is delivered through promoting empowerment and choice and giving the opportunity for the exploration of meaning and purpose
Work is guided by a qualified professional (i.e.. nurse, occupational Therapist, psychologist) and supervision is regularly provided to support the work
Supervising one other Peer Support Worker if experienced
Undertaking highly skilled and specialised support work
Working without direct supervision (depending on level of experience)
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS Essential
Health care or relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent skills acquired through experience or formal teaching qualification A recognised Peer Support qualification Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE Essential
Significant experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity in health/social care/teaching setting Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties Experience of working with groups/activities Experience of supervising others Lived experience of mental health issues/difficulties Managing personal mental health and recovery Comprehensive knowledge of Peer Support, Recovery and Wellbeing in mental health and ability to apply this throughout your work Experience of working as part of a team
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 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address New Park House
New Park House, North Street
Horsham
RH12 1RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)