We’re looking for an experienced Senior Peer Support Worker to work in our step-up beds based at Ibis House, to use their lived experience to support the service users through their period of crisis.
The role will be for a fixed term period between Monday 2 February and 31 March and paid at a bank Band 4 pay rate. The successful candidate will need to have completed the ELFT PSW training and have experience of working as a PSW in an ELFT inpatient or community setting.
The step-up beds are overnight accommodations, that can be offered for up to 21 days with care provided by Look Ahead. These beds are suitable for Newham residents aged 18 and over, as an alternative to going to hospital, when the service user is in a mental health crisis and is not safe to be at home.
The accommodation offers a home like environment, and staff on site 24 hours a day.
Intensive mental health care is delivered by the Newham Home Treatment Team, with access to 24/7 support via the Crisis Assessment Service.
You will work for up to 15 hours per week and the hours can be spread across Monday-Friday.
You will receive supervision from the Home Treatment Team Occupational Therapist to ensure that you are supported and thrive in the job role.
You will work in close collaboration with LookAhead staff based at Ibis House and with the Home Treatment Team clinicians to provide holistic and therapeutic interventions to meet service user needs to resolve their crisis.
Main duties of the job
The role of Senior Peer Support Worker was developed specifically for people who have lived experience of mental distress and of using mental health services, as well as significant previous experience as a Peer Support Worker (PSW). Through sharing their own experiences, Peer Support Workers will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.
Working for our organisation
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To work as an integral and highly valued member of the service in facilitating person centred activities to inspire hope and recovery.
* To support individuals in identifying personal recovery goals to improve their quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead.
* Through sharing aspects of own lived experience of mental health challenges, accessing services and recovery stories, the Peer Support Worker (PSW) will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. The post holder will develop relationships based on mutuality so they can facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice, self- determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles.
* The Senior PSW will act as an ambassador of Recovery and will work closely with team members, partner organisations and local communities to develop, through co-production, recovery-focused interventions that address the needs of those served including resilience and recovery, shared support, social connections and community engagement.
* Deputising for Peer Support Borough Leads in relevant projects and meetings.
* Senior PSW’s provide support to other Peer support workers to help manage people with complex mental health issues.
* Provide guidance support and development to Band 3 Peer Support Workers including facilitating reflective practice in group Peer Support Workers/team.
* Provide training to Peer Support Workers, staff and people who use the services.
* Support the recruitment, induction and provide shadowing opportunities for new Peer Support Workers.
* This role offers flexible working arrangements.
* They will work with the Clinical and Operational Leads in supporting the continuous development of the service ensuring safe and effective practice upholding the Trust values with individual at the centre of all care delivered.
Person specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
* ELFT Accredited Peer Support Worker Training (by Royal College of Psychiatrists) or equivalent.
* A willingness to undertake further training and/or qualifications.
* NVQ3 in health and social care or equivalent experience.
* Commitment to obtain underpinning knowledge through work based learning and mandatory training.
Experience
* Significant experience of working as a Peer Support Worker in a relevant setting.
* Own personal lived experience of mental health.
* Awareness of local services and community organisations.
* Knowledge of benefits/employment systems.
* Ability to demonstrate an understanding of mental health issues.
* Ability to speak other languages.
* Experience of delivering training.
Knowledge and Skills
* A sound knowledge of good practice in Peer Support Work.
* Ability to use Email, Word processing packages.
* Commitment to Trust Equality and Diversity policies and Trust values.
* Ability to recognise and appropriately challenge stigma and discrimination.
* Awareness of local services.
* Knowledge of benefits/employment systems.
* Ability to demonstrate an understanding of mental health issues.
* Ability to speak other languages.
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