Peer Support Worker for Children In Care and Care Leavers

Job summary

*Previous applicants need not apply*

The Peer Support Worker role is to work alongside our qualified Children In Care Nurses to ensure that Young People and Care Leavers are supported to achieve their Health and Wellbeing goals. Either on a 1:1 basis or through multi-agency support meetings.

The Peer Support Worker is a dedicated practitioner who works closely with young people in care and as they prepare to transition out of care and into independent living: including support with accessing services, transition planning, advocacy and practical & emotional support.

This role enables the peer support worker to draw upon their own lived experiences which they can utilise to inspire and support self-belief that service users can contribute to their own health and wellbeing and ultimately achieve positive health outcomes.

The post holder will report directly to the Team Leader and receive both clinical, managerial and safeguarding supervision in-line with Trust Policy

Main duties of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

o To establish a safe, supportive and respectful relationship with Young People and Care Leavers

o Help individuals identify their own achievable and meaningful goals and set achievable self-focussed objectives, drawing on mutual resources as peers and working closely with clinicians to utilise a range of recovery tools, techniques and experience.

o Model personal responsibility, self-awareness, self-belief, self-advocacy and hopefulness via the telling of their own lived experience which can be utilised as a means of inspiring and instilling confidence in young people and their families

o Support the young people in care with accessing services to promote good health and wellbeing- alongside qualified practitioners

o Assist young people in creating an Action/Health & Wellbeing Plan that can be utilised by the service user and or their carers.

o Facilitate access to community groups and networks that enable young people to participate in community activities, in order to maximise their life opportunities and a positive identity.

o Accompany young people to appointments/meetings when required, perform a range of practical tasks aligned to their health plan and personal goals.

o Act as a positive role model showing professional and caring attitudes and behaviour towards other multidisciplinary team members, service users and carers.

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. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

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

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf