Perinatal Peer Support Worker
Job summary
22.5 hours per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Perinatal Mental Health Team as a Perinatal Partner Peer Support Worker.
The new role is working within a friendly and diverse multidisciplinary team. You will be dynamic, enthusiastic, and willing to share our vision to deliver excellent patient care.
We are looking for someone with great communication skills, highly motivated, innovative and forward thinking to be able to deliver mental health support to our service users and their wider support system.
This role is very flexible around the needs of the service, and we would be open to considering job shares for the right candidates.
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.
Main duties of the job
The role of Partner Peer Support Worker has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience and who may of care for (or have cared for) people with mental health challenges. Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, Peer Support Workers will inspire hope and belief in recovery and supporting others to gain a sense of control over their lives.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Date posted
09 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year pa, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
B9832-2024-NM-9532
Job locations
200 Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7PY
Ridgeview, Plympton Clinic - 1st Floor
Station Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL7 2AU
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of Partner Peer Support Worker has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience and who may of care for (or have cared for) people with mental health challenges. Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, Peer Support Workers will inspire hope and belief in recovery and supporting others to gain a sense of control over their lives.
As a highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Peer Support Worker will provide peer support and practice assistance to service users in order for them to regain control over their lives and build connections with their local communities. Based with the Perinatal Team the Peer Support Worker will work across the Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health Service pathway, and third sector partner agencies, supporting service users transition between services.
The Peer Support Worker will act as a recovery advocate across mental health service pathways and act as ambassador of recovery for the trust with external agencies and partner organisations. The Peer Support Worker will be expected to be involved in the on-going development of the role.
The Peer Support Worker will work alongside a number of service users on a 1:1 and group basis, reporting to the Team Manager and under the professional supervision of the Peer Support Facilitator.
Job responsibilities
The role of Partner Peer Support Worker has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience and who may of care for (or have cared for) people with mental health challenges. Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, Peer Support Workers will inspire hope and belief in recovery and supporting others to gain a sense of control over their lives.
As a highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Peer Support Worker will provide peer support and practice assistance to service users in order for them to regain control over their lives and build connections with their local communities. Based with the Perinatal Team the Peer Support Worker will work across the Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health Service pathway, and third sector partner agencies, supporting service users transition between services.
The Peer Support Worker will act as a recovery advocate across mental health service pathways and act as ambassador of recovery for the trust with external agencies and partner organisations. The Peer Support Worker will be expected to be involved in the on-going development of the role.
The Peer Support Worker will work alongside a number of service users on a 1:1 and group basis, reporting to the Team Manager and under the professional supervision of the Peer Support Facilitator.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Education
- 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, WCF level 3 in health and social care or equivalent qualifications.
- Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.
Experience
Essential
- Lived experience of using mental health services
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of actively supporting individuals to identify and work towards achieving personal goals in a related social care or health setting (paid or unpaid).
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of actively supporting individuals to identify and work towards achieving personal goals in a related social care or health setting (paid or unpaid).
- Ability to manage time and plan work.
- 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
Desirable
- A basic understanding of mental health presentation
- To be able to mobilise across Plymouth throughout the working day.
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Education
- 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, WCF level 3 in health and social care or equivalent qualifications.
- Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.
Experience
Essential
- Lived experience of using mental health services
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of actively supporting individuals to identify and work towards achieving personal goals in a related social care or health setting (paid or unpaid).
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of actively supporting individuals to identify and work towards achieving personal goals in a related social care or health setting (paid or unpaid).
- Ability to manage time and plan work.
- 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
Desirable
- A basic understanding of mental health presentation
- To be able to mobilise across Plymouth throughout the working day.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Livewell Southwest
Address
200 Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7PY
Employer's website
https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Livewell Southwest
Address
200 Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7PY
Employer's website
https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Perinatal Peer Support Facilitator
Shachar Wilson
01752431607
Date posted
09 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year pa, pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
B9832-2024-NM-9532
Job locations
200 Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7PY
Ridgeview, Plympton Clinic - 1st Floor
Station Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL7 2AU
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