Mental Health Matters

Peer Support Worker

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Job summary

Responsibilities will include: * To work alongside the client through their journey to achieve their personal goals. * To work with people in a face to face, virtual and telephone-based way to offer responsive support. * To support clients to access statutory support including psychological interventions. * To develop and maintain a good working knowledge of community resources and partner organisations to signpost clients and to promote social inclusion.

Main duties of the job

About the role Responsibilities will include: * To work alongside the client through their journey to achieve their personal goals. * To work with people in a face to face, virtual and telephone-based way to offer responsive support. * To support clients to access statutory support including psychological interventions. * To develop and maintain a good working knowledge of community resources and partner organisations to signpost clients and to promote social inclusion. * Give them a sense of hope and wellbeing and support them to gain a sense of control over their lives, * Help them engage with, and build connections and a sense of belonging to their local communities, * Help them gain satisfaction in different parts of their lives and; * To facilitate and engage in group sessions. * Live the values of Peer Support as described in the PSW Competency Framework 2020. Please refer to the attached job description for full job details.

About us

About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to the people who access our services.

Details

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,880 to £23,920 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

019588

Job locations

MHM Building, 44 Bank Street, Sheffield, S1 2DS

Sheffield

S1 2DS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Hours: 15 hours per week Salary: £22,880 with progression to £23,920 per annum - pro rata to part time hours Location: Sheffield Autism Hub Our Service opening hours are as follows: Sunday: 5pm - 8:30pm - Virtual support Monday: 10am - 2pm - Working from Bank Street Tuesday: 11am-2pm - Working from Bank Street Wednesday: 10am - 2pm - Working from Bank Street The service aims to provide accessible support to, autistic people aged 16 and above, and their (informal) carers and families. The service offers both face to face and virtual support. Providing information, advice, and opportunities to connect with community groups, in a welcoming and safe environment. Working closely with other partners and VCSE groups, the service ensures autistic people in Sheffield, have increased access to services and support in their community; and feel better supported, with more of their individual needs met as a result of accessing the provision. About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to the people who access our services. About the role Responsibilities will include: * To work alongside the client through their journey to achieve their personal goals. * To work with people in a face to face, virtual and telephone-based way to offer responsive support. * To support clients to access statutory support including psychological interventions. * To develop and maintain a good working knowledge of community resources and partner organisations to signpost clients and to promote social inclusion. * Give them a sense of hope and wellbeing and support them to gain a sense of control over their lives, * Help them engage with, and build connections and a sense of belonging to their local communities, * Help them gain satisfaction in different parts of their lives and;

  • To facilitate and engage in group sessions.
    • * Live the values of Peer Support as described in the PSW Competency Framework 2020. Please refer to the attached job description for full job details. About you You will have experience or knowledge of working with autistic individuals and community services, whether through lived experience or work. You will have experience of communicating with people who have challenges around their autistic diagnosis or support with their needs in a supportive and beneficial way and be able to demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude. You will be able to demonstrate careful listening and a non-judgemental attitude working with people to understand their needs and aspirations. You will be able to support people's self-management (that is, the actions people can do to take care of themselves and gain control over their own lives) and be able to place the person at the heart of their own support, working alongside them to achieve their goals. Please refer to the attached job description for full job details. What we offer You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. In addition, you will receive: * A minimum of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service * A 5% contributory pension scheme, with the opportunity to increase contributions. * A holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including Employee assistance programme and personalised wellbeing action plans. * Enhanced family friendly policies, pay and leave. * Cycle to work scheme. * Discounted gym membership. * Healthcare cash plan. * A discount platform covering online, high street and supermarket purchases. * You will receive a tailored induction and probation review program which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role * Our structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team will provide you with advice and guidance on how to access development to allow you to flourish in your chosen career

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Hours: 15 hours per week Salary: £22,880 with progression to £23,920 per annum - pro rata to part time hours Location: Sheffield Autism Hub Our Service opening hours are as follows: Sunday: 5pm - 8:30pm - Virtual support Monday: 10am - 2pm - Working from Bank Street Tuesday: 11am-2pm - Working from Bank Street Wednesday: 10am - 2pm - Working from Bank Street The service aims to provide accessible support to, autistic people aged 16 and above, and their (informal) carers and families. The service offers both face to face and virtual support. Providing information, advice, and opportunities to connect with community groups, in a welcoming and safe environment. Working closely with other partners and VCSE groups, the service ensures autistic people in Sheffield, have increased access to services and support in their community; and feel better supported, with more of their individual needs met as a result of accessing the provision. About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to the people who access our services. About the role Responsibilities will include: * To work alongside the client through their journey to achieve their personal goals. * To work with people in a face to face, virtual and telephone-based way to offer responsive support. * To support clients to access statutory support including psychological interventions. * To develop and maintain a good working knowledge of community resources and partner organisations to signpost clients and to promote social inclusion. * Give them a sense of hope and wellbeing and support them to gain a sense of control over their lives, * Help them engage with, and build connections and a sense of belonging to their local communities, * Help them gain satisfaction in different parts of their lives and;

  • To facilitate and engage in group sessions.
    • * Live the values of Peer Support as described in the PSW Competency Framework 2020. Please refer to the attached job description for full job details. About you You will have experience or knowledge of working with autistic individuals and community services, whether through lived experience or work. You will have experience of communicating with people who have challenges around their autistic diagnosis or support with their needs in a supportive and beneficial way and be able to demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude. You will be able to demonstrate careful listening and a non-judgemental attitude working with people to understand their needs and aspirations. You will be able to support people's self-management (that is, the actions people can do to take care of themselves and gain control over their own lives) and be able to place the person at the heart of their own support, working alongside them to achieve their goals. Please refer to the attached job description for full job details. What we offer You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. In addition, you will receive: * A minimum of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service * A 5% contributory pension scheme, with the opportunity to increase contributions. * A holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including Employee assistance programme and personalised wellbeing action plans. * Enhanced family friendly policies, pay and leave. * Cycle to work scheme. * Discounted gym membership. * Healthcare cash plan. * A discount platform covering online, high street and supermarket purchases. * You will receive a tailored induction and probation review program which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role * Our structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team will provide you with advice and guidance on how to access development to allow you to flourish in your chosen career

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • see attached JD

    Experience

    Essential

    • see attached JD
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • see attached JD

    Experience

    Essential

    • see attached JD

    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

    Mental Health Matters

    Address

    MHM Building, 44 Bank Street, Sheffield, S1 2DS

    Sheffield

    S1 2DS


    Employer's website

    https://www.mhm.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Mental Health Matters

    Address

    MHM Building, 44 Bank Street, Sheffield, S1 2DS

    Sheffield

    S1 2DS


    Employer's website

    https://www.mhm.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    People and Organisational Development

    MHM Recruitment Team

    recruitment@mhm.org.uk

    01915163500

    Details

    Date posted

    25 July 2024

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £22,880 to £23,920 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    019588

    Job locations

    MHM Building, 44 Bank Street, Sheffield, S1 2DS

    Sheffield

    S1 2DS


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