Job summary
We are recruiting for a Peer Support Worker (Carer with Lived-experience) to be part of a multi-disciplinary team member for the newly developed Eating Disorder Day Patient Service based at St George's Hospital, Stafford.The post holder will be responsible for undertaking rehabilitation activities for this patient group. Interventions which will also include therapeutic, social support activities, championing recovery focused ways of working and co-delivery of recovery orientated groups and food related rehabilitation tasks.
(Please note, this advert may close early if a high number of suitable applicants are received)
Main duties of the job
Peer support is recognised as a key component of modern mental health and wellbeing provision.A key feature of this post is to promote individual person centred recovery by drawing on the peer support workers own personal lived experience of mental health challenges and of accessing mental health services.As a pivotal and highly valued member of the team, peer support workers will work alongside patients accessing the inpatient service and day programme on both an individual basis and by delivering group interventions, working in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team on the ward, in the day programme unit and in the community. This formalised peer support will allow the post holder to provide a safe space for individuals to talk and make sense of their experiences whilst sharing wisdom from their own recovery to inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible.
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) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- 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)
And more. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will provide the opportunity to engage in individual and group work carried out on the inpatient ward; in the day patient unit and in appropriate community settings under the direction of the Occupational Therapy Lead, Clinical Lead and Operational Lead. The post holder will be part of a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will co-deliver an occupational therapy programme for inpatients and day patients and will implement, evaluate, prioritise, and contribute to this programme drawing on lived experience to help individuals to identify their strengths and triggers and supporting them to establish the things that are important to them in their life. Supporting individuals to identify and overcome any barriers which may impact their recovery. Champion a recovery orientated service including promoting involvement, engagement, participation and co-production opportunities.~ To co-design and co-deliver recovery orientated, therapeutic groups and activities as equal partners in the development and delivery of activities. Challenge any stigma which may exist within the service, local communities and partner organisations. Promote awareness and understanding of peer roles To participate in peer supervision
Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification attached for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will provide the opportunity to engage in individual and group work carried out on the inpatient ward; in the day patient unit and in appropriate community settings under the direction of the Occupational Therapy Lead, Clinical Lead and Operational Lead. The post holder will be part of a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will co-deliver an occupational therapy programme for inpatients and day patients and will implement, evaluate, prioritise, and contribute to this programme drawing on lived experience to help individuals to identify their strengths and triggers and supporting them to establish the things that are important to them in their life. Supporting individuals to identify and overcome any barriers which may impact their recovery. Champion a recovery orientated service including promoting involvement, engagement, participation and co-production opportunities.~ To co-design and co-deliver recovery orientated, therapeutic groups and activities as equal partners in the development and delivery of activities. Challenge any stigma which may exist within the service, local communities and partner organisations. Promote awareness and understanding of peer roles To participate in peer supervision
Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification attached for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Own personal experience of accessing eating disorder services.
- English language literacy and numeracy skills to the standard necessary to provide clear, understandable records on computerised system and fulfil job description.
Desirable
- Has experienced transitions within services, for example outpatient care to inpatient, inpatient care to outpatient, child and adolescent services to adult eating disorder services.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of offering formal/informal peer support to people who are navigating recovery / experiencing mental illness from a range of different backgrounds and cultures.
- Experience of working independently and as a part of a team (paid or voluntary).
- Experience of using own history to support others in similar situations.
Desirable
- Previous experience of facilitating or taking part in peer support groups or settings.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of recovery focused ways of working and ability to demonstrate these in practice.
- Ability to positively share your own experience of eating disorders, mental ill health and recovery with the people you work with.
- Using self-awareness and reflection during dedicated supervision time to ensure professional development.
- Ability to adopt a flexible and creative approach to working with individuals.
Desirable
- Ability to facilitate small groups.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Honest, trustworthy and reliable.
- Empathetic and non-judgemental approach.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Passion for partnership working, engagement and involvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Own personal experience of accessing eating disorder services.
- English language literacy and numeracy skills to the standard necessary to provide clear, understandable records on computerised system and fulfil job description.
Desirable
- Has experienced transitions within services, for example outpatient care to inpatient, inpatient care to outpatient, child and adolescent services to adult eating disorder services.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of offering formal/informal peer support to people who are navigating recovery / experiencing mental illness from a range of different backgrounds and cultures.
- Experience of working independently and as a part of a team (paid or voluntary).
- Experience of using own history to support others in similar situations.
Desirable
- Previous experience of facilitating or taking part in peer support groups or settings.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of recovery focused ways of working and ability to demonstrate these in practice.
- Ability to positively share your own experience of eating disorders, mental ill health and recovery with the people you work with.
- Using self-awareness and reflection during dedicated supervision time to ensure professional development.
- Ability to adopt a flexible and creative approach to working with individuals.
Desirable
- Ability to facilitate small groups.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Honest, trustworthy and reliable.
- Empathetic and non-judgemental approach.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Passion for partnership working, engagement and involvement.
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
