Are you looking for an exciting and dynamic role where you can use your own life experience to benefit others? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a full time Peer Support Practitioner to join Liaison, Diversion & Reconnect (LD&R).
LD&R is a countywide service to Kent and Medway's Police custody suites, Courts, Prisons and the wider community. The aim of the service is to improve service user experience by connecting them with the right service at the right time - potentially reducing rates of reoffending and improving health and social care outcomes for the people that we serve.
We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants with personal experience of the criminal justice system and those that have experienced health/social vulnerabilities (for example: mental health issues, learning difficulties, drug/alcohol misuse, accommodation or financial challenges).
Successful candidate(s) will be able to use their life experience to support the engagement of others who may find themselves in familiar life circumstances.
Main duties of the job
Peer support practitioners complement the Trust's expertise with their own insight, experience and potential to support others. You will therefore need to be able to share your recovery journey to motivate and encourage others to reach their full potential.
Successful applicants will work alongside our team of practitioners in community support roles; however there will be the opportunity to work collaboratively with our assessment teams in police custody, courts and prison.
You will provide support and advice to service users, screening for any unmet needs to enhance their recovery journey. You will initiate and maintain communication with individuals during their time with LD&R, supporting them to find, engage and benefit from the correct community services to address their needs.
Suitable applicants must be in a positive position of wellbeing/recovery and motivated to take on a rewarding new opportunity.
The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Training
* NVQ level 2 or equivalent
Experience
* Lived experience of a vulnerability that LD&R currently identify, including but not limited to: mental health issues, learning difficulties, social care needs, drug/alcohol misuse, homelessness, financial or employment problems.
* Personal experience of using services that support wellbeing/recovery from the above vulnerabilities.
* Personal experience of contact with the criminal justice system e.g. police or courts.
* Experience of working or volunteering with people with similar vulnerabilities.
Knowledge and Skills
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Good IT skills including Word, Outlook and the ability to use the RiO electronic records system, or be willing to undergo training.
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.
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