Job overview

We are recruiting to a 12-month fixed-term, full-time Senior Peer Support Worker post (37.5 hours per week).

We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who:

·       Personal lived experience of a recovery journey from psychosis and personally utilised mental health services.

·       Previous experience as a Peer Support Worker, ideally within health and/or social care.

·       Is passionate about supporting individuals to achieve their full potential and maximise their quality of life

The service provides specialist assessment, formulation, treatment and support to people with complex psychosis in their local communities to stabilise people’s symptoms and help them gain/regain their skills and confidence to live successfully in the community – adopting a team approach to care delivery.

The peer support worker role is a valued member of the Rehab multi-disciplinary team, using lived experience to work alongside service users, in line with the CHIME Model of Recovery, on a one-to-one and group basis to explore people’s own goals and personalised recovery in the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin area.

A valid UK driving license plus the use of your own car for business purposes is essential due to the large rural nature of our catchment area.

This post is being advertised as a 12-month fixed term position. However, secondment opportunities would be considered for internal MPFT employees upon prior agreement of your current operational lead.

Main duties of the job

• Working directly with an identified caseload of individuals and their carers to provide peer support to inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible
• Working as a member of the Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Service, in close liaison and under direct supervision from members of the multi-disciplinary team
• This role will involve working closely with other healthcare professionals, agencies, carers, service users, families, the local community and other community MH services, ensuring continuity of service.
• Draw upon lived experience to bring hope, offer control (as early as safe) and opportunity to those using services and encourage, challenge and inspire a recovery focus amongst team colleagues
• To co-design and co-deliver recovery orientated, therapeutic groups and activities as equal partners in the development and delivery of activities

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

 Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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