Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Specialist Psychological Therapies Service for Wigan and Leigh. The service provides diagnostic assessments and pre and post diagnostic support to autistic adults. This includes individual and group post diagnostic support sessions. The team is psychology lead and consists of Clinical psychologists, Assistant Psychologists, Advanced Practitioners, a Support worker and a Clinical Team Manager. The team also works closely with Experts by Experience to develop and deliver training.
Main duties of the job
The Peer Mentor will support members of the Specialist Psychological Therapy Service supporting the running of the community drop-in sessions, the delivery of the pre-assessment support and post diagnostic interventions including group and individual sessions.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
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
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancement.
- 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
Fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancement.
- 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
Fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has undertaken the NHS commissioned ImROC Autism Peer Support Worker Training / Trust Level 2 Award in Peer Support Work or is willing to do so as soon as the position is offered / or completed equivalent programme. and willing to work towards Level 2 (GCSE grade A-C) Competent in basic Microsoft Office applications e.g., e-mail, Word, Teams, Powerpoint
- Competent in Maths and English at Level 1 Functional Skills (equivalent to GCSE grade D-E) and willing to work towards Level 2 (GCSE grade A-C)
- Competent in basic Microsoft Office applications e.g., e-mail, Word, Teams, Powerpoint
Desirable
- Completed group facilitation skills training
- Completed relevant skills training e.g. counselling skills
Experience
Essential
- Lived experience of autism and experience of accessing services and advocating for the rights of people with autism.
- Experience of actively supporting people to identify and work towards achieving personal goals in a related social care or health setting (paid or unpaid).
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of training others in the role of peer mentors
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of Peer Support
- Have a basic awareness of policies and procedures in relation to confidentiality, information sharing, and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
- An awareness of the equality act and Reasonable Adjustments
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional boundaries
- Have a basic awareness of equal opportunities legislation and understand the importance of recognising and respecting diversity and promoting inclusion
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of coping strategies e.g. emotions toolbox, energy accounting,
- Knowledge and understanding of the autism and neuro-affirmative approaches
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Aware of the limits of own competence, and responsibilities and know when to consult with or seek support from others
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of people including people who use services, carers, other professionals, and members of the public.
- Share own experiences appropriately in order to work in a neuro-affirmative way, validating other's experiences, listening and empathising, whilst promoting and empowering hope
- Motivate others and promote choice and empowerment
- Handle challenging situations and behave in a professional manner.
- Show commitment to one's own professional development.
Desirable
- Group work skills e.g. skills in facilitating or presenting in groups
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to a range of locations within the service delivery footprint to attend sessions or meetings in a timely and efficient manner
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has undertaken the NHS commissioned ImROC Autism Peer Support Worker Training / Trust Level 2 Award in Peer Support Work or is willing to do so as soon as the position is offered / or completed equivalent programme. and willing to work towards Level 2 (GCSE grade A-C) Competent in basic Microsoft Office applications e.g., e-mail, Word, Teams, Powerpoint
- Competent in Maths and English at Level 1 Functional Skills (equivalent to GCSE grade D-E) and willing to work towards Level 2 (GCSE grade A-C)
- Competent in basic Microsoft Office applications e.g., e-mail, Word, Teams, Powerpoint
Desirable
- Completed group facilitation skills training
- Completed relevant skills training e.g. counselling skills
Experience
Essential
- Lived experience of autism and experience of accessing services and advocating for the rights of people with autism.
- Experience of actively supporting people to identify and work towards achieving personal goals in a related social care or health setting (paid or unpaid).
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of training others in the role of peer mentors
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of Peer Support
- Have a basic awareness of policies and procedures in relation to confidentiality, information sharing, and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
- An awareness of the equality act and Reasonable Adjustments
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional boundaries
- Have a basic awareness of equal opportunities legislation and understand the importance of recognising and respecting diversity and promoting inclusion
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of coping strategies e.g. emotions toolbox, energy accounting,
- Knowledge and understanding of the autism and neuro-affirmative approaches
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Aware of the limits of own competence, and responsibilities and know when to consult with or seek support from others
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of people including people who use services, carers, other professionals, and members of the public.
- Share own experiences appropriately in order to work in a neuro-affirmative way, validating other's experiences, listening and empathising, whilst promoting and empowering hope
- Motivate others and promote choice and empowerment
- Handle challenging situations and behave in a professional manner.
- Show commitment to one's own professional development.
Desirable
- Group work skills e.g. skills in facilitating or presenting in groups
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to a range of locations within the service delivery footprint to attend sessions or meetings in a timely and efficient manner
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
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).
