Job summary The role of a Peer Support Worker (PSW) has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of mental health challenges, or experience of caring for a close friend or close family member experiencing mental health challenges. Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, peer support workers will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. They make a positive contribution to the lives of others by using their lived experience. Main duties of the job The PSW will take a lead role in embedding peer support values within a designated clinical pathway, alongside other Trust recovery champions, and act as an ambassador of Peer Support for the Trust with external agencies and partner organisations. As an integral and highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Peer Support Worker (PSW) will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users based on their own unique mental health goals. Through careful sharing of the wisdom from their own lived experience, the PSW will inspire hope and belief that these goals are possible, whilst recognising that each individual's recovery is a distinctive and deeply personal process. Within a relationship of mutuality, PSWs work with service users to help recognise their strengths, and identify aspects of life that give meaning, hope, value and purpose. They facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection themselves and to local communities. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the PSW will carry out duties aligned to our peer support core competencies framework and will work alongside service users on a 1:1 and/ or group basis. There will be opportunities for innovation and ongoing development as the post gets established. About us Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation. Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 436-6726499 Job locations Uffculme Centre Moseley B138QY Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We are holding a Peer Support Recruitment Fair on Thursday 21st November, between 11am-3pm at the Uffculme Centre. Please feel welcome to come along and meet the team. You can find out more about Peer Support and the roles we are recruiting to. We also have a computer and IT / recruitment support available if anyone wishes to come along and apply from the centre. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We are holding a Peer Support Recruitment Fair on Thursday 21st November, between 11am-3pm at the Uffculme Centre. Please feel welcome to come along and meet the team. You can find out more about Peer Support and the roles we are recruiting to. We also have a computer and IT / recruitment support available if anyone wishes to come along and apply from the centre. Person Specification ? Essential Relevant lived experience Level 3 certificate in Peer Support or willingness to complete Ability to use personal experiences to support others and demonstrate empathy Ability to use judgement & know when to escalate risk Able to understand and adhere to the boundaries of peer support working Sensitivity to the needs of service users and their families Flexible approach Personal understanding of how to manage stress and when to access support Reliable Desirable Experience in a healthcare setting Experience of delivering peer support Experience of teaching, coaching, mentoring Person Specification ? Essential Relevant lived experience Level 3 certificate in Peer Support or willingness to complete Ability to use personal experiences to support others and demonstrate empathy Ability to use judgement & know when to escalate risk Able to understand and adhere to the boundaries of peer support working Sensitivity to the needs of service users and their families Flexible approach Personal understanding of how to manage stress and when to access support Reliable Desirable Experience in a healthcare setting Experience of delivering peer support Experience of teaching, coaching, mentoring 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. Employer details Employer name Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Uffculme Centre Moseley B138QY Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)