Combat Stress

Peer Recovery Worker

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a veteran to join our Central hub as a Peer Recovery Worker. You will be part of the team delivering important support to the veteran community accessing Combat Stress. You will be working alongside clinicians responsible for providing support to veterans.

Main duties of the job

This rewarding position as a Peer Recovery Worker (PRW) will involve directly helping veterans access Combat Stress by reaching out to them after entry into the service. Advice and support can be offered to help access virtual appointment and to complete important paperwork that is a pre-requisite for accessing clinical treatment. The PRW will also work closely with the Peer Support Team and may on occasion deputise for the Peer Support Coordinator once trained. It is for this reason that the PRW must be a veteran. In addition to this, under the direction of the Hub manager, the RPW will be instrumental at helping safely administer waiting lists by completing regular wellbeing checks and offering a listening ear to those that need it whilst awaiting assessment or treatment. *Initial engagement support *Maintaining engagement throughout the care pathway, and checking in with the veterans at various points *Supporting the Hub to safely maintain waiting lists *Supporting a positive veteran experience of our services, by helping to address any problems (e.g., not getting on with a clinician) *Being an advocate - helping the veteran's voice be heard (e.g., around their preferences and wishes), if support is needed *Helping veterans to navigate through Combat Stress and other services at the same time, as appropriate *Support Regional Peer Support Coordinator as required

About us

Combat Stress is the UK's leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century we've been helping former servicemen and women deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service. We provide a range of community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems. We provide services in-person, and via phone and online.

Details

Date posted

22 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,773 to £25,316 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CS/ED/PRW

Job locations

Birmingham Business Park

Birmingham

B37 7YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Based at our England Central hub in Birmingham, B37 7YE Status: Permanent Salary: Band 3, £24,773 - £25,316, per annum, dependent on experience Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week ________________________________________________________________________________ About Us: Combat Stress is the UK's leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century we've been helping former servicemen and women deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service. We provide a range of community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems. We provide services in-person, and via phone and online. About the role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a veteran to join our Central hub as a Peer Recovery Worker. You will be part of the team delivering important support to the veteran community accessing Combat Stress. You will be working alongside clinicians responsible for providing support to veterans. The role will assist veterans enter Combat Stress services, and you could be aiding them to complete paperwork, access virtual appointments, or simply normalise the process for them from a veteran's perspective. You will be central to completing 30-day contacts and wellbeing checks under the guidance of the Central Hub. When required, you may deputise for the Regional Peer Support Coordinator, and assist them with some tasks. In this rewarding role, you will be part of passionate team making a positive difference in the lives of veterans and their families. You will be encouraged to develop your skills through CPD and regular reflective practice sessions with your wider team members. To be successful you will need to be a veteran and we encourage applications from those who have lived experience of Mental Ill Health or a sound working knowledge of the conditions faced veterans accessing Combat Stress. This role is subject to a DBS check. As a healthcare environment, and for the health and wellbeing of our staff, veterans and visitors, we encourage everyone at Combat Stress especially professionals that are veteran facing to take up the offer to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 What we offer: You will work within a reputable charity that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our veterans, that has a fantastic cause and a committed follower base. Benefits: * 27 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. After 5 years continuous service, this will increase to 30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and after 10 years continuous service, this will increase to 33 days paid holiday plus bank holidays * Competitive stakeholder pension scheme - contributions matched up to 11% of salary * Discount shopping vouchers * Cycle to work scheme * Access to the Employee Assistance Programme * Flexible working * Access to Blue Light Card scheme * Death in Service Scheme Plus many more. ________________________________________________________________________________ Closing date: 31 May 2024 Interview date: TBC Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early, should we receive a sufficient amount of applicants ________________________________________________________________________________

Job description

Job responsibilities

Based at our England Central hub in Birmingham, B37 7YE Status: Permanent Salary: Band 3, £24,773 - £25,316, per annum, dependent on experience Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week ________________________________________________________________________________ About Us: Combat Stress is the UK's leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century we've been helping former servicemen and women deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service. We provide a range of community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems. We provide services in-person, and via phone and online. About the role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a veteran to join our Central hub as a Peer Recovery Worker. You will be part of the team delivering important support to the veteran community accessing Combat Stress. You will be working alongside clinicians responsible for providing support to veterans. The role will assist veterans enter Combat Stress services, and you could be aiding them to complete paperwork, access virtual appointments, or simply normalise the process for them from a veteran's perspective. You will be central to completing 30-day contacts and wellbeing checks under the guidance of the Central Hub. When required, you may deputise for the Regional Peer Support Coordinator, and assist them with some tasks. In this rewarding role, you will be part of passionate team making a positive difference in the lives of veterans and their families. You will be encouraged to develop your skills through CPD and regular reflective practice sessions with your wider team members. To be successful you will need to be a veteran and we encourage applications from those who have lived experience of Mental Ill Health or a sound working knowledge of the conditions faced veterans accessing Combat Stress. This role is subject to a DBS check. As a healthcare environment, and for the health and wellbeing of our staff, veterans and visitors, we encourage everyone at Combat Stress especially professionals that are veteran facing to take up the offer to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 What we offer: You will work within a reputable charity that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our veterans, that has a fantastic cause and a committed follower base. Benefits: * 27 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. After 5 years continuous service, this will increase to 30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and after 10 years continuous service, this will increase to 33 days paid holiday plus bank holidays * Competitive stakeholder pension scheme - contributions matched up to 11% of salary * Discount shopping vouchers * Cycle to work scheme * Access to the Employee Assistance Programme * Flexible working * Access to Blue Light Card scheme * Death in Service Scheme Plus many more. ________________________________________________________________________________ Closing date: 31 May 2024 Interview date: TBC Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early, should we receive a sufficient amount of applicants ________________________________________________________________________________

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • * Has Served in Her Majesty's Armed Forces
  • * Has either recovered from a mental health problem as a result of their service, or can is able to demonstrate extensive experience or working within mental health and a high level of knowledge regarding mental health conditions commonly experienced by Veterans.
  • * A driving license and use of a car for work purposes

Desirable

  • NA

Experience

Essential

  • * Has Served in Her Majesty's Armed Forces
  • * Has either recovered from a mental health problem as a result of their service, or can is able to demonstrate extensive experience or working within mental health and a high level of knowledge regarding mental health conditions commonly experienced by Veterans.
  • * A driving license and use of a car for work purposes

Desirable

  • NA
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • * Has Served in Her Majesty's Armed Forces
  • * Has either recovered from a mental health problem as a result of their service, or can is able to demonstrate extensive experience or working within mental health and a high level of knowledge regarding mental health conditions commonly experienced by Veterans.
  • * A driving license and use of a car for work purposes

Desirable

  • NA

Experience

Essential

  • * Has Served in Her Majesty's Armed Forces
  • * Has either recovered from a mental health problem as a result of their service, or can is able to demonstrate extensive experience or working within mental health and a high level of knowledge regarding mental health conditions commonly experienced by Veterans.
  • * A driving license and use of a car for work purposes

Desirable

  • NA

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Combat Stress

Address

Birmingham Business Park

Birmingham

B37 7YE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Combat Stress

Address

Birmingham Business Park

Birmingham

B37 7YE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Jade Chapman

jade.chapman@combatstress.org.uk

01372587000

Details

Date posted

22 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,773 to £25,316 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CS/ED/PRW

Job locations

Birmingham Business Park

Birmingham

B37 7YE


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