Job summary
This role will provide project support and coordination to the Service Development Manager, applying the principles of project management and continuous improvement to the evolution of LSCft's Peer Workforce.
The role holder will also provide Senior Peer Facilitator role & responsibilities across assigned localities whilst providing line management to the wider Senior Peer Facilitator Team.
The Peer Coordinator will deliver activities, networks and training resources that support the implementation and development of peer roles across inpatient, community and specialist services, ensuring the peer workforce is able to perform their activities effectively.
To develop and implement Trust wide standard operating procedures for the recruitment, training and supervision of inpatient Peer Facilitators whilst coproducing Trust wide peer training and development standards and professional networks.
To be responsible in providing a professional, highly organised and comprehensive co-ordination support to the Community Roots team and wider stakeholders, whilst using initiative necessary to cope within a pressurised, fast moving and unpredictable environment.
To facilitate strong internal and external stakeholder involvement through the coordination of workshops, meetings and supervision.
Main duties of the job
At LSCft we are developing our Peer Workforce to strengthen our lived experience expertise in our delivery of person centered care. We're serious about enabling career opportunities for our Peer Workforce by recruiting to a Peer Coordinator who will join our recovery-focused Community Roots service.
If you have the relevant experience of working in a peer role and have accessed mental health services as a patient or carer, this may be the next step in developing your peer career with LSCft.
Working as part of a multi-professional team, you will line manage a team of Senior Peer Facilitators whilst supporting our workforce and service users in their personal recovery journeys.
This management role will support the development of peer networks, training, research and Trust wide projects that promote sharing of lived experience, storytelling and coproduction.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Previous years' experience working in a mental health setting peer role
2. Relevant degree or equivalent level of training and experience in a health/ managerial/ project role
3. Project Management qualification/ experience
4. Understanding of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
Knowledge
Essential
5. Lived experience of mental health problems and experience of secondary care services.
6. Wide range of life experiences to bring an enabling and positive view of opportunities for others
7. Understanding of the issues and concerns of mental health service users
8. Understanding and practical knowledge of recovery, peer support and coproduction/involvement
Experience
Essential
9. Experience of working in a mental health peer support/ facilitation role
10. Ability to maintain boundaries and form a positive therapeutic relationship with service users and carers
11. Able to provide practical support with daily living activities
12. Experience of liaising with other agencies and partners