An exciting opportunity is available to join the Lewes Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT) as a Peer Support Specialist. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our multi disciplinary team based in Newhaven. Our Peer Support Specialist will have lived experience of mental health challenges and using NHS services.
At Sussex Partnership we value the unique way in which peer workers can support our clients on their recovery journeys.
The post is based in the seaside town of Newhaven, in the heart of the beautiful South Downs National Park
There is a well established Peer network within Sussex Partnership Trust that provides access to relevant training and a range of career development opportunities for Peers.
Please note that this is a permanent, part-time position.
Main duties of the job
Our growing workforce of Peer Specialists work alongside service users to build their confidence and strengthen their community support networks so that they are empowered to live well despite their mental health challenges.
The successful candidate must be able to travel, preferably being able to drive using their own transport.
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
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, 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 and mentorship schemes offered alongside the regular clinical supervision they all receive within their teams.
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 interest before proceeding with your application.
Job responsibilities
Our growing workforce of Peer Specialists work alongside service users to build their confidence and strengthen their community support networks so that they are empowered to live well despite their mental health challenges.
The successful candidate must be able to travel, preferably being able to drive using their own transport.
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 (ie. nurse, occupational Therapist) 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
* 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
* 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.
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