Job summary
Up to 37.5 hours per week.
Are you interested in the relationship between physical health andmental wellbeing? Have you undertaken training that would enable you to deliverphysical activity sessions?
Due to development of the Community Mental Health Framework, there is anexciting opportunity to join, the Core Mental Health Team. The Peer Support Workerwill work with people who experience a range of mental health needs from mildto severe and enduring mental health problems and their carers. The service will offer evidence-basedtreatment pathways for people in Primary and Secondary Care Services. The rolewill develop more effective links with primary care, secondary care, and theVoluntary Community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector agencies.
The Peer Support Worker roles are a vitalpart of our plan to improve our services through collaboration with people whohave lived experience of mental health challenges. The role of peer support worker has been developed specifically forpeople who have lived experience of mental health challenges. Through sharingwisdom from their own experiences, peer support workers will inspire hope andbelief in recovery and supporting others to gain a sense of control over theirlives. This post will play an essential role in supporting service users toparticipate in community based physical activity sessions within group orindividual settings. The post holder will work alongside the WellbeingPractitioner within a multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
As a highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the peer support worker will provide peer support and practical assistance to service users and their carers,
to empower them to regain control over their lives and build connections with their local communities. Based within the Core Mental Health Team the Peer support worker will work across the CMHT pathway, and VCSE, supporting service users to transition between services. There is a requirement for the post holder to support people to access a variety of individual and group opportunities for physical exercise including gyms.
The Peer support worker (PSW) will act as a recovery champion across mental health services pathways and act as an ambassador of recovery for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations. The PSW will be expected to be involved in the on-going development of the role.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning socialenterprise delivering integrated health and social care services acrossPlymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts ofDevon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sportscentres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, andcollaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, whileempowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, inshaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the righttime and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people leadhealthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, trainingpathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the CareCertificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorshipprograms ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from allsections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mentalhealth, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during theapplication process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of Peer Support Worker has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience and who may care for (or have cared for) people with mental health challenges. Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, peer support workers will inspire hope resilience and reassurance.
As a highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Peer Support Worker will provide support to people who use our mental health services, enabling them to build the resilience required to develop connections with their local communities. Based within the Community Mental Health Services the Peer Support Worker will work across the Core service within the enhanced and lower enhanced teams, and third sector partner agencies (VCSE), supporting service users to develop their recovery journey.
The Peer Support Worker (PSW) will act as a recovery advocate across mental health services pathways and act as ambassador of recovery for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations. The PSW will be expected to be involved in the on-going development of the role.
The PSW will work alongside service users on a 1:1 or group basis, reporting to a nominated line manager.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibility for People Management
To be involved in the continued development of the PSW training programme and in the ongoing evaluation of the PWP role.
To participate in and support students learning along with other members of the team.
Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources
* The post holder will have no direct responsibility for finance; however, they will adhere to relevant trust policies on financial issues.
* The post holder will use Livewell resources in a sustainable way.
* To have a knowledge and understanding of counter fraud.
Responsibility for administration
To plan own diary and maintain accurate records of all activity
Maintain up to date electronic records in a timely and accurate manner
Maintain confidentiality of information being aware of trust policies and local protocols and keeping up to date with changes.
To regularly access email and other information through Livewell Southwest Intranet.
Responsibility for people carers
The PSW will work with a number of service users and people with carers responsibilities, and, on a 1:1 or group basis
The post holder will form and maintain supportive relationships with service users and carers.
The Post holder will support carers with navigating the available resources and services.
The post holder will promote better mental health by acting as a suitable role model.
To attend meetings and other formal/informal communication events linked to the work of the team, as directed by line manager.
To liaise appropriately with other agencies as part of supporting the delivery of care.
To assist service users and carers with supporting individuals to create their own recovery plans, make, and record advanced decisions .
To signpost and support engagement for service users to participate in physical activities, accordingly.
To support service users and carers to identify and overcome fears within a relationship of empathy and trust.
To model personal responsibility, self-awareness, self-belief, self-advocacy and hopefulness.
Promote independence and recovery
Be able to respond effectively to any concerns of abuse and know procedures they need to follow to escalate their concerns.
Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments
To abide by the PSW code of conduct, so that the central focus of work, inspiring recovery, is not compromised in any way.
To work in line with the Carers policy for LSW and the Triangle of care principles
To have an awareness of the Care Act
To comply with Livewell southwest policies and procedures relevant to the role.
To report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accidents/incidents, untoward occurrences, or faulty equipment.
To participate professionally in service development and proposed service changes
To take part in any audit processes as required.
Comply with universal infection control precautions and procedures.
To complete all Mandatory training and other training pertinent to the role, including Well-Being Champion and relevant Brief Interventions as agreed by line manager.
Other Responsibilities
The post holder will be aware of and work within their own limits, and competencies
Be punctual for work and conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with Livewell policies
COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will sign-post to various resources, opportunities, and activities within the trust and third sector agencies.
To act as an ambassador for Livewell with external agencies and partner organisations.
To support the team in promoting a recovery orientated environment by identifying recovery focused activities and imparting information and education as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
The post holder must be able move across Plymouth as part of their community work,
The post holder will be competent in computer skills
This role requires the post holder to engage in physical activity which may include accessing local gyms and other community resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of Peer Support Worker has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience and who may care for (or have cared for) people with mental health challenges. Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, peer support workers will inspire hope resilience and reassurance.
As a highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Peer Support Worker will provide support to people who use our mental health services, enabling them to build the resilience required to develop connections with their local communities. Based within the Community Mental Health Services the Peer Support Worker will work across the Core service within the enhanced and lower enhanced teams, and third sector partner agencies (VCSE), supporting service users to develop their recovery journey.
The Peer Support Worker (PSW) will act as a recovery advocate across mental health services pathways and act as ambassador of recovery for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations. The PSW will be expected to be involved in the on-going development of the role.
The PSW will work alongside service users on a 1:1 or group basis, reporting to a nominated line manager.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibility for People Management
To be involved in the continued development of the PSW training programme and in the ongoing evaluation of the PWP role.
To participate in and support students learning along with other members of the team.
Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources
* The post holder will have no direct responsibility for finance; however, they will adhere to relevant trust policies on financial issues.
* The post holder will use Livewell resources in a sustainable way.
* To have a knowledge and understanding of counter fraud.
Responsibility for administration
To plan own diary and maintain accurate records of all activity
Maintain up to date electronic records in a timely and accurate manner
Maintain confidentiality of information being aware of trust policies and local protocols and keeping up to date with changes.
To regularly access email and other information through Livewell Southwest Intranet.
Responsibility for people carers
The PSW will work with a number of service users and people with carers responsibilities, and, on a 1:1 or group basis
The post holder will form and maintain supportive relationships with service users and carers.
The Post holder will support carers with navigating the available resources and services.
The post holder will promote better mental health by acting as a suitable role model.
To attend meetings and other formal/informal communication events linked to the work of the team, as directed by line manager.
To liaise appropriately with other agencies as part of supporting the delivery of care.
To assist service users and carers with supporting individuals to create their own recovery plans, make, and record advanced decisions .
To signpost and support engagement for service users to participate in physical activities, accordingly.
To support service users and carers to identify and overcome fears within a relationship of empathy and trust.
To model personal responsibility, self-awareness, self-belief, self-advocacy and hopefulness.
Promote independence and recovery
Be able to respond effectively to any concerns of abuse and know procedures they need to follow to escalate their concerns.
Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments
To abide by the PSW code of conduct, so that the central focus of work, inspiring recovery, is not compromised in any way.
To work in line with the Carers policy for LSW and the Triangle of care principles
To have an awareness of the Care Act
To comply with Livewell southwest policies and procedures relevant to the role.
To report any observed incident of unprofessional behaviour, accidents/incidents, untoward occurrences, or faulty equipment.
To participate professionally in service development and proposed service changes
To take part in any audit processes as required.
Comply with universal infection control precautions and procedures.
To complete all Mandatory training and other training pertinent to the role, including Well-Being Champion and relevant Brief Interventions as agreed by line manager.
Other Responsibilities
The post holder will be aware of and work within their own limits, and competencies
Be punctual for work and conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with Livewell policies
COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will sign-post to various resources, opportunities, and activities within the trust and third sector agencies.
To act as an ambassador for Livewell with external agencies and partner organisations.
To support the team in promoting a recovery orientated environment by identifying recovery focused activities and imparting information and education as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
The post holder must be able move across Plymouth as part of their community work,
The post holder will be competent in computer skills
This role requires the post holder to engage in physical activity which may include accessing local gyms and other community resources.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Lived experience of using mental health services
* Ability to deliver physical activity sessions on a small group or individual basis.
* Experience of improving access to services.
* Engagement with Hard to Reach populations.
Desirable
* Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience of actively supporting individuals to identify and work towards achieving personal goals in a related community, social care or health setting (paid or unpaid).
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of mental health service provision
* Knowledge of the inter-relationship between physical health and mental wellbeing and the impact of health inequalities on the individual.
* Knowledge of safeguarding principles.
* Knowledge of chronic health conditions and their impact on physical activity.
* Knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles
* Understanding of Mindfulness principles and developing positive coping strategies.
Desirable
* A basic understanding of physical health presentation.
* A basic understanding of Lifestyle Behaviours.
Qualifications
Essential
* Basic education / NVQ III or able to demonstrate the skills; knowledge and ability to work to the level required.
* To complete the NCFE level 2 in understanding and supporting people with mental health needs and complete care certificate within the first 6 months of joining unless already obtained.
Desirable
* NVQ level 3, QCF level 3 in health and social care or equivalent qualification.
* Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings with a focus on promoting positive physical health and wellbeing.
Specific skills
Essential
* Ability to manage time and plan work. Organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
* Basic IT skills.
* Ability to problem solve and create innovative solutions to help empower service users.
* Sensitive understanding of diversity issues and ability to promote anti-discriminatory practice/ equal opportunities.
* Good communication and listening skills.
* To complete clinical records.
* To take leadership and direction from qualified staff
* To participate in unsupervised tasks and provide accurate feedback to relevant parties.
* Ability to work in a team effectively.
* An awareness to maintain professional boundaries.
* Awareness of own limits and boundaries in relation to own job role.
* Willingness to positively share your own life experiences, personal experiences of your own ill health with service users and carers.
Additional requirements
Essential
* To be able to mobilise across Plymouth throughout the working day.
* Resilience (Ability to adapt to a range of environments effectively, and support others experiencing mental health difficulties).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Lived experience of using mental health services
* Ability to deliver physical activity sessions on a small group or individual basis.
* Experience of improving access to services.
* Engagement with Hard to Reach populations.
Desirable
* Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience of actively supporting individuals to identify and work towards achieving personal goals in a related community, social care or health setting (paid or unpaid).
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of mental health service provision
* Knowledge of the inter-relationship between physical health and mental wellbeing and the impact of health inequalities on the individual.
* Knowledge of safeguarding principles.
* Knowledge of chronic health conditions and their impact on physical activity.
* Knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles
* Understanding of Mindfulness principles and developing positive coping strategies.
Desirable
* A basic understanding of physical health presentation.
* A basic understanding of Lifestyle Behaviours.
Qualifications
Essential
* Basic education / NVQ III or able to demonstrate the skills; knowledge and ability to work to the level required.
* To complete the NCFE level 2 in understanding and supporting people with mental health needs and complete care certificate within the first 6 months of joining unless already obtained.
Desirable
* NVQ level 3, QCF level 3 in health and social care or equivalent qualification.
* Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings with a focus on promoting positive physical health and wellbeing.
Specific skills
Essential
* Ability to manage time and plan work. Organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
* Basic IT skills.
* Ability to problem solve and create innovative solutions to help empower service users.
* Sensitive understanding of diversity issues and ability to promote anti-discriminatory practice/ equal opportunities.
* Good communication and listening skills.
* To complete clinical records.
* To take leadership and direction from qualified staff
* To participate in unsupervised tasks and provide accurate feedback to relevant parties.
* Ability to work in a team effectively.
* An awareness to maintain professional boundaries.
* Awareness of own limits and boundaries in relation to own job role.
* Willingness to positively share your own life experiences, personal experiences of your own ill health with service users and carers.
Additional requirements
Essential
* To be able to mobilise across Plymouth throughout the working day.
* Resilience (Ability to adapt to a range of environments effectively, and support others experiencing mental health difficulties).
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 .
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. .
Additional information
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 .
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. .
Employer details
Employer name
Livewell Southwest
Address
Avon House
Mount Gould Hospital
Plymouth
PL4 7QD
Employer's website