Peer Support Co-ordinator – Mental Health Services

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

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Job summary

Are you a member of the community who has lived experience and wants to use this to support Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust to improve our services ?

Are you passionate about peer support and have skills in co-ordinating, motivating and leading others ?

We are looking for you, to be (Doncaster and North Lincolnshire's) our Peer Support Co-ordinator for Mental Health ! As an organisation we are committed to embedding peer-led recovery focused services.

You would be responsible for the support and co-ordinator of peer support workers within RDaSH across Community Mental Health programmes (services) of North Lincolnshire and Doncaster, to work with our communities, their families/carers/significant others during their recovery journey.

Main duties of the job

The coordinator role will facilitate the delivery of peer support workers by guiding, coordinating, and collecting data on the interventions that our Peer Support Workers are implementing with people who access our services and carers. The Peer Support Coordinator will use the collected data to develop insights from partnership working to improve personalised care plans.

You will be responsible for the day to day functioning of peer support services, working towards supporting these roles to develop or expand competencies within the peer support competency framework, as well as supporting integration within the teams they work in.

You will be working across several voluntary sector partners who will host the peer support roles with their organisations that you will supervise.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

Date posted

09 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCGM-076

Job locations

19 Market Hill, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. Base TBC, Tickhill Road site, Balby, Doncaster

Tickhill Road site / Market Hill

Doncaster / Scunthorpe

DN4 8QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Completion of accredited LXP/PSW training

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of working at a similar level in this specialist area.
  • Significant experience in a patient experience, engagement or volunteer management role
  • Experience of setting up and implementing systems, processes and procedures.

Desirable

  • Customer Service/ Business Admin /ITQ or equivalent professional experience
  • Lived experience of mental health challenges or caring for someone who has accessed mental health services.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and Understanding of Voluntary Services supporting carers and/or people with mental health challenges

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of values & priorities
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Completion of accredited LXP/PSW training

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of working at a similar level in this specialist area.
  • Significant experience in a patient experience, engagement or volunteer management role
  • Experience of setting up and implementing systems, processes and procedures.

Desirable

  • Customer Service/ Business Admin /ITQ or equivalent professional experience
  • Lived experience of mental health challenges or caring for someone who has accessed mental health services.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and Understanding of Voluntary Services supporting carers and/or people with mental health challenges

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the Trust including awareness of values & priorities

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

19 Market Hill, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. Base TBC, Tickhill Road site, Balby, Doncaster

Tickhill Road site / Market Hill

Doncaster / Scunthorpe

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

19 Market Hill, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. Base TBC, Tickhill Road site, Balby, Doncaster

Tickhill Road site / Market Hill

Doncaster / Scunthorpe

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager / Transformation Programme Lead

Nicola Abdy and Louise Treen

nicola.abdy@nhs.net

Date posted

09 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCGM-076

Job locations

19 Market Hill, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. Base TBC, Tickhill Road site, Balby, Doncaster

Tickhill Road site / Market Hill

Doncaster / Scunthorpe

DN4 8QN


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