Peer Support Worker - Band 3
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Job summary
Do you have lived experience of mental health problems requiring support from the crisis teams? We WANT you!
The Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams in Gloucestershire rated as "Outstanding" by the CQC are seeking to recruit a Peer Support Worker in the Gloucester and Forest of Dean locality team. This is a new innovative role which we are pleased to be able to offer following a review of services ensuring we are continuing to strive to provide exceptional person-centred care.
As a Peer Support Worker in the Crisis Team you will use your unique lived experience to provide emotional/social/practical support to those people experiencing a mental health crisis. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate person who can work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team to support our service users in creating and implementing their Crisis Relapse and Contingency Plans, offer practical support and assist in social inclusion activities.
For more information or an informal chat please contact Rob Muse, Team manager Gloucester and Forest of Dean CRHTT - rob.muse@ghc.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
- To support the multi-disciplinary team in promoting recovery orientated environment by identifying recovery focussed activities and fostering a culture of hope.
- Deliver an approach that is underpinned by the principals of trauma informed care.
- To work alongside a number of service users on a one to one basis, which may include, home visits, supporting attendance at appointments, facilitating transition between teams, emotional support, social inclusion and care planning.
- Contribute to the development of training to raise awareness and reduce stigma.
About us
Please note that this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship and therefore we are only able to consider applicants with unrestricted right to work in the UK due to the role not currently meeting the UK Government's Visa's & Immigration's requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa.
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
327-24-120-A
Job locations
Pullman Place
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NF
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pullman Place
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NF
Employer's website
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