Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated peer mentor co-ordinator to work in a new community mental health service in Wigan called Living Well (LW). The Living Well Service willenable timely access to mental health services when people need it most and provide supportfor people who might not traditionally meet the threshold or criteria of existing mental healthservices. The team will be multidisciplinary and will include third sector organizations.
You will be supported by other members of the leadership team including a team leader,clinical lead, and operational programme manager. CPD opportunities are available andpersonal interests/skills will be supported to develop and grow.
The Wigan Living Well Service will be compassionately led, trauma informed, and recoveryfocused. Living Well has co-produced key values and principles that all staff and peers share.As a result, our model is humanistic and person-centred. Our core values are based oncreating open, honest, safe spaces and conversations where all people's strengths are valued.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will facilitate and support the recruitment, expansion, and management of peermentor roles within the Living Well service, wider system, and Trust.
The role will includeproviding high quality supervision, training, education, and support to peer mentors within theLiving Well service, wider system, and Trust. The role will involve working alongside the TrustRecovery Academy to identify peer mentor placements to promote experiential learning andskill development for those interested in seeking formal peer support roles in the Living Wellservice, wider system, and Trust.
The role will work with teams and the wider system to prepare them for the introduction of peer mentors and run information/education/training sessions to increase understanding of the peer mentor role. You will also provide specialist peer mentor input into service planning, development, and evaluation.
In this role you will also be expected to work directly with a small number of people who usethe Living Well service and their wider networks as a peer mentor. You will also undertakeinitial conversation / assessments of people as part of the LW duty system in accordance withagreed operational procedures.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Competent in Basic Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
- Training in facilitating groups
- Undertaken or be willing to undertake Trust Level 2 award in peer support
Experience
Essential
- Personal lived experience of mental health issues and accessing community services
- Significant experience of working with people with MH issues in a peer role
- Experience of supporting/supervising peers
Desirable
- Experience of service development & transformation
- Experience of working in an MDT
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Be willing to share own lived experience
- Demonstrate knowledge of the role of peer support
- Demonstrate ability to devleop relationships with a range of people
- Demonstrate an ability to deliver training sessions to others
- Demonstrate an ability to manage own workload and that of others
Desirable
- Coaching skills
- Knowledge of trauma informed approach
Other
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Preparedness to work flexible hours
- Ability to travel to a range of locations across the Borough
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Competent in Basic Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
- Training in facilitating groups
- Undertaken or be willing to undertake Trust Level 2 award in peer support
Experience
Essential
- Personal lived experience of mental health issues and accessing community services
- Significant experience of working with people with MH issues in a peer role
- Experience of supporting/supervising peers
Desirable
- Experience of service development & transformation
- Experience of working in an MDT
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Be willing to share own lived experience
- Demonstrate knowledge of the role of peer support
- Demonstrate ability to devleop relationships with a range of people
- Demonstrate an ability to deliver training sessions to others
- Demonstrate an ability to manage own workload and that of others
Desirable
- Coaching skills
- Knowledge of trauma informed approach
Other
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Preparedness to work flexible hours
- Ability to travel to a range of locations across the Borough
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
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).
