Job summary This more than a job, it's a chance to make a significant difference. If you have the drive to support and uplift others, we want you on our team! We are seeking a Peer Support Worker who has personal lived experience ofwith lived experiencelived experience of recovery from mental health challenges and having personally utilised inpatient mental health services to work in our multi-disciplinary teams on Pine, acute inpatient mental health ward at the Redwoods Centre. Peer support workers utilise their own recovery journey to offer hope and belief that recovery is possible and promote choice, self-determination and opportunities and assist the individual to set and achieve their own unique recovery goals. To learn more about the work involved in a peer support role Life as a Peer Support Worker at MPFT Please note that lived experience roles require applicants to have personallived experience of recovery from mental health challenges and having personally utilised inpatient mental health services. Applicants who do not hold this lived experience need not apply. AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR SUPPORTING STATEMENT. PLEASE NOTE - ONLY THOSE WHO ANSWER THE QUESTION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SHORTLISTING: Do you have direct lived experience of mental health challenges and of accessing an inpatient mental health service? Main duties of the job To work with the multi-disciplinary team in the support of both informal service users and those detained under the Mental Health Act within acute inpatient settings. To assume a 'coaching' role supporting service users in developing personal recovery plans; this can be delivered individually or in groups. To assist service users to identify their strengths, personal interests and goals. To provide opportunities for service users to direct their own recovery process. To model/mentor a recovery process and demonstrate coping skills, using own experience of recovery. To act as a role model to service users to inspire hope, share life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery. To support service users to negotiate an 'Advanced Directive' with all people involved in their care and others who provide support. To contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and review of care with the multi-disciplinary team. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR SUPPORTING STATEMENT. PLEASE NOTE - ONLY THOSE WHO ANSWER THE QUESTION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SHORTLISTING: Do you have direct lived experience of mental health challenges and of accessing a mental health service? Lived Experience of receiving care from [e.g. secondary mental health services] is essential to fulfil the person specification requirements for this role. We are aware that this role may be based in a team where you are currently being treated. Please be aware that if this is the case, your application will not be disadvantaged but upon beginning employment with us, a transfer of care to another team (or potentially organisation) will be coordinated to ensure safe working for your care and employment needs. Similarly, if you need [ eg community mental health services] input whilst in role, we would arrange a transfer to another team to separate your care and your employment. This is in line with our organisational practices for all staff working at MPFT. For further information please refer to the attached job description and job specification Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR SUPPORTING STATEMENT. PLEASE NOTE - ONLY THOSE WHO ANSWER THE QUESTION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SHORTLISTING: Do you have direct lived experience of mental health challenges and of accessing a mental health service? Lived Experience of receiving care from [e.g. secondary mental health services] is essential to fulfil the person specification requirements for this role. We are aware that this role may be based in a team where you are currently being treated. Please be aware that if this is the case, your application will not be disadvantaged but upon beginning employment with us, a transfer of care to another team (or potentially organisation) will be coordinated to ensure safe working for your care and employment needs. Similarly, if you need [ eg community mental health services] input whilst in role, we would arrange a transfer to another team to separate your care and your employment. This is in line with our organisational practices for all staff working at MPFT. For further information please refer to the attached job description and job specification Person Specification Qualifications & training Essential Commitment to obtain underpinning knowledge through work based learning and mandatory training, (including accredited peer support worker training if not previously undertaken) Willingness to undertake or completion of ImROC Peer Support training Desirable Accredited certificate in Life Coaching Accredited peer support worker training Experience Essential Own personal lived experience of mental health challenges Own personal experience of accessing inpatient mental health services Willing to positively share own life experiences, and personal experience of mental health challenges with service users and carers Developed plans for managing own recovery Experience of actively supporting individuals to identify and work towards achieving personal goals in a related social care or health setting (paid or unpaid) Desirable Awareness of local services Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of mental health issues Person Specification Qualifications & training Essential Commitment to obtain underpinning knowledge through work based learning and mandatory training, (including accredited peer support worker training if not previously undertaken) Willingness to undertake or completion of ImROC Peer Support training Desirable Accredited certificate in Life Coaching Accredited peer support worker training Experience Essential Own personal lived experience of mental health challenges Own personal experience of accessing inpatient mental health services Willing to positively share own life experiences, and personal experience of mental health challenges with service users and carers Developed plans for managing own recovery Experience of actively supporting individuals to identify and work towards achieving personal goals in a related social care or health setting (paid or unpaid) Desirable Awareness of local services Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of mental health issues 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. Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Pine ward Redwoods Centre Shrewsbury SY3 8DS Employer's website