East London NHS Foundation Trust

Peer Support Worker

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Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT has been successful in becoming an Early Implementer Site (EIS) for community-based tobacco dependency for people with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) 2022/2023. The proposed community model would be an extension of our current inpatient offer into the community, via Community Mental Health Services. This builds upon our EIS work for inpatients started in 2021. This model has been developed in partnership with service users, clinical teams and with our community stop smoking providers.

Main duties of the job

The role will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process. Within a relationship of mutuality and information sharing, they will promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of personally valued roles and connection to local communities.

About us

The Peer Support Worker will help service users to identify their strengths, interests and goals and support with accessing other wellbeing services and community-based opportunities as needed. They will support with the ongoing engagement with community stop smoking services where required.

Details

Date posted

09 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,837 to £31,539 a year per annum pro-rata inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

363-CP12377

Job locations

CORP Smoking And Physical Health

City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health, Homerton Row, London

LONDON

E9 6SR


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the job advert please see attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the job advert please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Level 2 Stop Smoking Qualification or willingness to undertake this training.
  • ELFT Accredited Peer Support Worker Training
  • NVQ3 or equivalent experience.
  • Commitment to obtain underpinning knowledge through work based learning and mandatory training.
  • A willingness to undertake further training and/or qualifications.

Experience

Essential

  • This post has an occupational requirement as the post holder should have: ? Own personal lived experience of mental health

Desirable

  • Experience of working as a Peer Support Worker in a relevant setting.
  • Own personal lived experience of smoking or addiction and recovery.
  • Experience of data entry
  • Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Managing challenging behaviour
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of mental health issues
  • Ability to speak other languages

Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate understanding of Intentional Peer Support
  • A sound knowledge of good practice in Peer Support Work
  • Able to use Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ability to co-produce new information resources to promote emerging projects
  • Demonstrate knowledge of personal recovery
  • To demonstrate broad understanding of the principles of recovery
  • Evidence of good interpersonal skills and an ability to form peer relationships with service users and carers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate on all levels and to a broad scope of individuals, both internally and externally to the Trust
  • Ability to appreciate / understand other people's worlds
  • Commitment to Trust Equality and Diversity policies and Trust values
  • Willingness to take initiative and speaking Truth to Power.
  • Cultural awareness including awareness of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health.
  • Ability to recognise and appropriately challenge stigma and discrimination.

Desirable

  • Awareness of local services
  • Knowledge of benefits/employment systems
  • Ability to demonstrate a understanding of mental health issues
  • Ability to speak other languages

Other

Essential

  • Be motivated to continue with expanding clinical knowledge base, such as developing knowledge in regard to mental health illnesses.
  • Be able to maintain motivation to deliver the highest standards of care in a service that faces constant change from internal and external sources.
  • Understand that in the working environment all resources must be utilized as economically as possible.
  • Be supportive in the Trust's commitment to research, clinical governance, clinical audit and clinical Assurance.
  • Be aware that the Trust has legal obligations to fulfil such as the equal opportunities policy and the working time directive
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Level 2 Stop Smoking Qualification or willingness to undertake this training.
  • ELFT Accredited Peer Support Worker Training
  • NVQ3 or equivalent experience.
  • Commitment to obtain underpinning knowledge through work based learning and mandatory training.
  • A willingness to undertake further training and/or qualifications.

Experience

Essential

  • This post has an occupational requirement as the post holder should have: ? Own personal lived experience of mental health

Desirable

  • Experience of working as a Peer Support Worker in a relevant setting.
  • Own personal lived experience of smoking or addiction and recovery.
  • Experience of data entry
  • Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Managing challenging behaviour
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of mental health issues
  • Ability to speak other languages

Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate understanding of Intentional Peer Support
  • A sound knowledge of good practice in Peer Support Work
  • Able to use Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ability to co-produce new information resources to promote emerging projects
  • Demonstrate knowledge of personal recovery
  • To demonstrate broad understanding of the principles of recovery
  • Evidence of good interpersonal skills and an ability to form peer relationships with service users and carers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate on all levels and to a broad scope of individuals, both internally and externally to the Trust
  • Ability to appreciate / understand other people's worlds
  • Commitment to Trust Equality and Diversity policies and Trust values
  • Willingness to take initiative and speaking Truth to Power.
  • Cultural awareness including awareness of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health.
  • Ability to recognise and appropriately challenge stigma and discrimination.

Desirable

  • Awareness of local services
  • Knowledge of benefits/employment systems
  • Ability to demonstrate a understanding of mental health issues
  • Ability to speak other languages

Other

Essential

  • Be motivated to continue with expanding clinical knowledge base, such as developing knowledge in regard to mental health illnesses.
  • Be able to maintain motivation to deliver the highest standards of care in a service that faces constant change from internal and external sources.
  • Understand that in the working environment all resources must be utilized as economically as possible.
  • Be supportive in the Trust's commitment to research, clinical governance, clinical audit and clinical Assurance.
  • Be aware that the Trust has legal obligations to fulfil such as the equal opportunities policy and the working time directive

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).

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.

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CORP Smoking And Physical Health

City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health, Homerton Row, London

LONDON

E9 6SR


Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CORP Smoking And Physical Health

City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health, Homerton Row, London

LONDON

E9 6SR


Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Programme Manager

Dina KAKAR

dina.kakar@nhs.net

07825115889

Details

Date posted

09 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,837 to £31,539 a year per annum pro-rata inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

363-CP12377

Job locations

CORP Smoking And Physical Health

City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health, Homerton Row, London

LONDON

E9 6SR


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