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 and will be expanding to cover the remaining 3 Greater Manchester Prisons
The vacant positions are for the following catchment area however the post holder will be expected to cross cover for the Greater Manchester area depending on service need.
3 vacancies to cover Stockport, Tameside, Rochdale and Oldham
1 vacancy to cover Wigan, Bolton and Bury
The role of the Peer Support Navigator is to draw on their lived experience of wider vulnerability within the criminal justice system; to support individuals leaving prison to enhance their health, wellbeing, and quality of life. To assist people to connect with and access health services, voluntary sector services and community-based activities and support.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7 ,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
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.
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